I Truss Floor Joists

Tji joists are lightweight and come in long lengths which makes them faster and easier to install than traditional framing and saves you both.

I truss floor joists.

This also reduces the need and cost for extra bearing posts beams and footings. Floor trusses can span farther between bearing points than i joists allowing for larger open rooms. Joists are used in floors and as column support. Floor truss span chart each individual floor truss design is unique based on multiple variables.

In jurisdictions where recent versions of the irc fire code are enforced a protective membrane must be installed on the underside of plated truss floor framing. No more custom made floor trusses. This reduces the need for interior bearing and provides space for hvac plumbing and electrical systems within the floor panels our custom designed floor truss systems reduce the amount of bounce that can be found in conventionally framed floor joist systems. Trusses are of many types.

Both floor trusses and floor joist systems provide suitable structural support. Floor trusses are able to span farther than dimensional lumber and even i joists. Trimjoist is the marriage of an open web floor truss and a trimmable wooden i joist bringing the best features of each to the relationship. Floor trusses have built in openings which can be used to install hvac ductwork plumbing lines and electrical wiring.

Because they are manufactured off site according to the specifications of the project the need for alterations is almost completely eliminated. The simplest is a planar truss which is used as a roof support system. Shop our wide selection of stock and custom floor trusses to complete your building project available in a variety of styles and sizes to fit your needs. The dimensional stability of tji joists help them resist warping twisting and shrinking that can lead to squeaky floors.

Some of those options include laminated veneer and strand lumbers i joist and rim boards. Floor trusses though are an economical alternative to joists. As the name trimjoist indicates our product can be trimmed on the construction site for a custom fit. Floor trusses are not fire code friendly.

Geometry loading spacing bearing conditions etc. Slight alterations can be made on site if necessary as. In addition we carry a wide selection of lumber and boards. We offer roof trusses storage building trusses and frames floor trusses and trusses that are immediately available to pick up at one of our conveniently located plants.