Home > How To Library > Innovative Technology > Building Systems > Prefabricated Wood I-joists

Prefabricated Wood I-joists

Print VersionBookmarkEmail this page to a friend.
Sometimes referred to as I-beams, are structural, load-carrying products. I-joists are typically available in long lengths and because they are very lightweight can be easily handled at the jobsite without the need for costly handling equipment. Their "I" configuration provides high bending strength and stiffness characteristics. The top and bottom flange material for I-joists is typically dimension lumber or laminated veneer lumber; the web material is OSB or plywood. Prefabricated wood I-joists are used extensively in residential construction for both floor and roof framing and are among the fastest growing of the glued engineered wood products.

Need a contractor for your project?

Add To:
Del.icio.us
Digg
Google
Y! MyWeb
Reddit
Technorati


NewGrass - Synthetic Grass for Artificial Lawns


Sears - Doors & Windows


Western Red Cedar Lumber Association - Real Cedar Building Materials


ETO Doors - Interior/Exterior Doors


Sears - Cabinet Refacing


LightingUniverse.com - Lighting for your Home

View all Showrooms


Related Articles Related Tips Related Videos
Structural Insulated Panels
Insulspan Structural Panels
Modular Homes Make Sense
Glued Laminated Timber
Oriented Strand Board
Structural Composite Panels
Tour of the Premier Building Systems Factory
Delivery and Installation of the Modular Home's Second Floor
Setting the Glulam Ridge Beam and Structural Insulated Roof Panels







 

About | FAQ | Contact | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Help | bobvilacontractors
© BobVila.com 2008