History of Starwood Rafters
Starwood Rafters was founded in 1964 as a manufacturer of
laminated arch rafters and beams. It started out in
Independence, Wisconsin as a three-man operation, with the
original owners, Joseph Wozney and his two partners, working
nights after working at their regular jobs. The ship
mainly to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas.
In the early 1970's, they developed the Lam-Ply Truss. It
combines plywood, glulams and dimensional lumber to make a truss
that is stronger than a conventional web truss. This allows
the builder to space them further apart to reduce erection time
and labor costs. This design also limits bird nesting and
improves ventilation in livestock facilities.
 The Lam-Ply Truss can span up to 80 feet and is used in many
applications, from machinery storage to livestock facilities, to
horse arenas. It also has been developed with a
gambrel-style and a mono-slope design.
Today, Corey Wozney and Steve Wozney, Joseph's sons, operate
the company. Starwood Rafters is still in Independence,
Wisconsin and now ships its products anywhere in the U.S. |
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