# Design Values Design values incorporated in the Paragon software are provided for convenience. The applicability of the materials and design values selected for use in any project should be evaluated based on the project requirements, including the governing building code and conditions of use. Paragon provides design values from evaluation reports and other available sources for the following: * Connector Plate * Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) * Fire-Retardant Treated Lumber (FRT) * Truss-to-Truss Connectors (Hangers) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.paragontruss.com/design/explanation/design-values.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.