What does TJI joists stand for?

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Are engineered joists cheaper?

Engineered floor joists are more expensive than 2×10 lumber, but are much lighter and easier to handle. One of the reasons engineered floor joists, particularly I-beams, are so common is that they can come in lengths of up to 60 feet and can be cut to length on the job site just like regular lumber.

How far can a TJI joist span?

[7] Maximum on-center spacing for bracing of TJI® 110 is 32″ o.c.; for bracing of all other TJI® joists use 36″ o.c. [8] Maximum clear span limited by scope of 2018 IRC Table 802.5.

Are trusses stronger than joists?

Pros: Span longer distances than traditional joists, removing the need for walls in some areas. Lighter weight. Stronger than traditional joists.

How far can a truss joist span?

A floor truss can be designed to span 30 or more feet with ease.

How far can a TJI floor joist span?

How far can an engineered joist span?

Joists are available in several depths and lengths and superior strength allows them to span up to 30 feet (TRIFORCE span tables).

What does an I-joist look like?

I-joists are strong, lightweight, “I” shaped engineered wood structural members that meet demanding performance standards. I-joists are comprised of top and bottom flanges, which resist bending, united with webs, which provide outstanding shear resistance.

How far can you span 11 7 8 I-joist?

Span refers to the length of the I-joist. The L/480 table with a 40 per square foot live load and a 20 per square foot dead load with a depth of 11 7/8 inches will give you spans according to joint weight. With these factors, the lightest joist will have a maximum span of 17 feet, 8 inches.

Are I-joists cheaper than trusses?

ADVANTAGE: I-Joists “I’s” are significantly cheaper than Floor trusses. Money that can be used on other things throughout the house building process.

What size floor joist do I need for a 12 foot span?

What size floor joist to span 12 feet:- as per general rules and guideline, a 2×6 (2-by-6) size of floor joists made of southern yellow pine, graded as #1 can allows joist spans up to 12 feet for a live load of 30 pounds per square foot and dead load of 10 pounds per square foot when spaced 12 inches apart.

Why choose Nordic Structures?

Nordic Structures is a company dedicated to engineered wood products for the construction industry. Our solutions are tailor made for tomorrow’s school, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, institutional, multiresidential, recreational, and residential projects.

Why choose Nordic I-joists?

The Nordic I-joist manufacturing process ensures product quality and performance. The I-joist is dimensionally stable with fewer imperfections such as wane, camber, warping, and splitting/cracking. The use of finger-jointed lumber also delivers greater product uniformity and straightness.

What is Nordic I-joist made of?

Made of black spruce finger-jointed lumber, it is particularly noted for its competitive price, its many features, and the great service we provide to purchasers. The Nordic I-joist manufacturing process ensures product quality and performance.

Why choose a Nordic hoist?

Nordic hoists deliver top-quality and consistent performance thanks to our cylinders construction of heavy wall tubing, high-strength chromed rods and long-life Disogren o-rings giving the end user years of worry-free, reliable service.