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Revision control for roof-truss drawings

A controlled drawing set reduces the risk of manufacture or installation from superseded information.

Updated 2026-09-10

Use one current issue

Record drawing numbers, revisions and dates in an issue sheet. Withdraw superseded copies from working folders while retaining them as marked history.

Highlight structural changes

Call out altered spans, supports, openings, pitches, raised ties, roof coverings and added loads. Do not rely on the recipient spotting every change between drawings.

Record design approval

Name who may approve dimensions and design information, capture queries and responses, and identify the exact issue released for manufacture.

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