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I-Joists are strong, lightweight, “I” shaped engineered structural members that have top and bottom flanges that are tied together with structural OSB webs.
Flanges are available in both solid wood and LVL.
I-Joist benefits:
Ask the Builder founder, Tim Carter shows how floor truss framing saves time when installing floor heat tubing.
Engineered Wood Products are made from particles of strands, fibers, veneers or boards of wood that is bound together with a strong adhesive.
Other benefits include:
Floor trusses are superior solution to conventional floors as they are easier and faster to install than other floor systems. Floor trusses are 3 ½” wide, which allows them to stand on their own during installation. They also have more surface space for gluing and nailing the subfloor. This will ensure a squeak free floor system.
Floor trusses also have open webs that allow the trade contractors to run electrical wires and plumbing without having to drill holes in a joist. It also has added value in the fact that HVAC duct chases can be built into the floor systems, thus eliminating the need to frame in the duct below the ceiling.
Other benefits include:
Floor panels are a great option if you are looking to accelerate the framing schedule. Floor panels are manufactured generally in 8’ widths and are lifted into place at the job site by a crane. The rim, bracing and building connectors are built into the floor system. Floor panel can be designed with I-Joist and or Floor Trusses.
The subfloor is glued and screwed the joist/truss to strengthen the panel.
Additional benefits to those listed for I-joist and floor truss:
As roof designs have become more and more complicated, roof trusses are your best option as they are capable of spanning longer distances and can handle almost every configuration possible. Benefits include:
SBCA developed this powerful online calculator as a tool to better understand the possible time and cost savings roof trusses, floor trusses/panels, and wall panels can provide when used instead of conventional stick-framing methods.
Ask the Builder founder, Tim Carter shows how floor truss framing saves time when installing floor heat tubing.
Ask the Builder founder, Tim Carter, enthusiastically shares the benefits of building with floor trusses using video taken during the construction of his daughters’ new home.
Ask the Builder expert, Tim Carter, communicates how components expedite the building process and highlights the many reasons to build with wall panels.
Tim Carter, founder of Ask the Builder, shows the simple value proposition of the attic trusses used to create a “bonus room” in what traditionally is wood webs, insulation and dead air.
Ask the Builder expert, Tim Carter, shows off the attic truss design of his daughter’s new home. Tim highlights the benefits of using attic trusses to create more usable space and focuses on how they can be used to construct a regular staircase to the lower level.
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