I Joist Roof

They are ideal for long spans including continuous spans over intermediate supports.

I joist roof.

Bci joists are specially constructed i joists with flanges made from strong versa lam laminated veneer lumber with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesives providing outstanding strength and durability. The load from the top half of the roof is carried by the bearing wall or structural ridge. I joists are used extensively in residential floor and roof framing. Corbett grace their parents and even their kids are learning a lot about the many ways a few right many wrong to build a high performance home.

The bottom half is carried by the exterior bearing walls. I joists provide a high performance alternative to dimension lumber joists for floor and roof applications. Instead a wood i joist roof system is framed with either a central bearing wall or a structural ridge a beam that carries the roof load to posts. Some of those options include laminated veneer and strand lumbers i joist and rim boards.

In addition we carry a wide selection of lumber and boards. I joist roof wedges and tall bearing walls with wedges cut i joist flush to framing 2x4 overhang squash blicks vblocks done. These are the right choice for both residential and non residential floor and roof joist construction. Because i joists are straight and true it s easier for builders to avoid crowning and maintain a level framing surface.