Custom Truss Systems: Choosing the Right Truss For Your Event
What Is an Event Truss?
An event truss is a modular aluminum structure designed to support themed and branded graphics at live events. Combined with large format printing, a truss can create a cohesive brand experience that captures attention and guides visitors through a venue. To best fit every event environment, Britten offers a range of standard truss formats and an unlimited number of custom configurations. Understanding the differences between standard and custom truss configurations can help you plan your timeline, simplify logistics, and create a display that aligns with your specific event needs.
Common Event Truss Applications
- Concerts, festivals, and performances
- Sports stadiums and fan zones
- Event and venue wayfinding
- Trade shows and conventions
Which Custom Truss Suits Your Project?
Britten offers seven pre-configured truss setups, along with custom configurations that our designers and engineers can build around your space and project goals. Standard options can simplify planning and speed up timelines, while custom designs accommodate unique footprints, custom structures, and specialized design requirements.
Britten is a truss builder, not just a truss vendor. Our team can help design, build, and coordinate the delivery and installation of custom truss structures and their banners. Choosing whether to custom build a truss or opt for an existing between a standard and custom truss comes down to your event’s specific needs, available space, and branding goals, with each option offering distinct benefits.
Benefits of Standard Truss Configurations
Standard truss configurations offer a convenient solution for common event applications. These options can help simplify planning and are often available faster than custom structures. Each configuration includes banners designed to fit its specific sizing, which means zero hassle coordinating between multiple vendors. With Britten installation teams available nationwide, fitting your event with a truss system is simple
Popular Standard Truss Applications
- Entrance, exit, and finish line arches
- Highly visible branding and sponsor graphics
- Pop-up booths for events and trade shows
Benefits of Custom Truss Configurations
Custom truss configurations provide greater flexibility for unique spaces, branding goals, and event requirements. Britten can build structures to accommodate specific footprints and banner dimensions, supporting applications such as stages, trade shows, sports environments, and themed experiences. Its modular aluminum systems are designed for easy setup and teardown, while the team can help coordinate design, fabrication, shipping, and installation of the structure and its banners through one partner.
When to Consider a Custom Truss
- Your event requires a specific footprint or configuration.
- Your brand wants to stand out and draw attention to the space.
- You need a cohesive display for a distinctive event environment.
FAQ
How durable are Britten's aluminum trusses?
Britten's truss structures are made from durable, lightweight aluminum selected for event signage applications. The material supports easier transportation and setup while providing durability for outdoor event environments.
When is a custom aluminum event truss needed for stages?
Custom event truss structures are worth considering when standard configurations don't meet your stage layout, branding goals, or signage requirements. Britten's custom structures can be designed to accommodate any footprint and banner dimensions.
How do you choose the right size and type of truss for your event?
Start by considering your venue's dimensions, available footprint, signage requirements, and intended application. For specialized projects, reach out to our design and engineering teams and we can help you create a bespoke structure that fits your event perfectly.