What is TJI floor joists?

What is TJI floor joists?

Trus Joist® TJI® joists are a key part of making a high-performance floor. TJI joists are lightweight and come in long lengths, which makes them faster and easier to install than traditional framing, and saves you both time and money. …

What is a tji 210 joist?

Sold by lineal foot. Trus Joist® TJI® joists are lightweight, easy to work with, and deliver unmatched dimensional stability and performance. They are engineered to resist the bowing, twisting, and shrinking that can lead to squeaky or “soft” floors. 2-1/16 inches x 9-1/2 inches. Engineered for strength and consistency.

How far can you span a TJI joist?

According to TJI’s span table, switching to deeper 11-7/8 inch joists (a nominal 2×12), even when spaced at 19.2 inches on-center, enable you to go as long as 17 feet, 4 inches and still achieve L/480.

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 is a BCI Joist?

BCI® Joists are specially constructed I-joists with flanges made from strong VERSA-LAM® LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesives, providing outstanding strength and durability.

What are truss joists?

Joists are used in floors and as column support. The joist (also called Bandsill) supports the load which the floor is built to bear. It is like the skeleton a building. Trusses are of many types; the simplest is a planar truss which is used as a roof support system.

How far can 14 TJI span?

TJI–TRUSS JOIST P/S

TJI CHORD DEPTH 16″ O.C. MAX SPAN
TJI-230 11-7/8″ 19′ 2″
TJI-360 11-7/8″ 20′ 11″
TJI-560 11-7/8″ 23′ 8″
TJI-210 14″ 21’10”

Do TJI need bridging?

Trus Joist® TJI® joists are made with no observable twist and have minimal material variation between joists within any joist series/depth. Our code report (ICC ESR-1153) specifically states that bridging is not required for floor and roof TJI joist applications.

What is the difference between LVL and LSL?

LSL is typically less expensive than other engineered wood beams. Due to its high allowable shear strength, LSL beams have the capacity for larger penetrations than other engineered wood beam options. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a commonly available engineered product that is manufactured similarly to PSL.

How long has the Tji joist been in use?

TJI® Joists. The TJI® joist was developed about 45 years ago and it continues to be a great engineered wood product providing strength and consistency for high performance floor and roof structures.

Why do Weyerhaeuser use TJI joists for flooring?

The dimensional stability of TJI joists help them resist warping, twisting and shrinking that can lead to squeaky floors. TJI joists are lightweight and come in long lengths, which makes them faster and easier to install than traditional framing, and saves you both time and money.

Why are Trus joists important to high performance floors?

Trus Joist® TJI® joists are a key part of making a high-performance floor. The dimensional stability of TJI joists help them resist warping, twisting and shrinking that can lead to squeaky floors. TJI joists are lightweight and come in long lengths, which makes them faster and easier to install than traditional framing, and saves you both

What makes a TJI I joist not squeak?

1) the LVL flange holds fasteners better, preventing loose nails that cause squeaks, and 2) it will not shrink over time with the moisture change which is another common cause of squeaks Large holes can be cut in the webbing of TJI Joists, allowing for mechanicals to be easily run and installed.

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