I Joist Roof

I joists provide a high performance alternative to dimension lumber joists for floor and roof applications.

I joist roof. We offer roof trusses storage building trusses and frames floor trusses and trusses that are immediately available to pick up at one of our conveniently located plants. 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. Because i joists are straight and true it s easier for builders to avoid crowning and maintain a level framing surface. In addition we carry a wide selection of lumber and boards.

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. Lvl ridge if no bearing wall close 2x6 if you have bearing cathedral wall close. 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. I joists are used extensively in residential floor and roof framing.

The bottom half is carried by the exterior bearing walls. They are ideal for long spans including continuous spans over intermediate supports. These are the right choice for both residential and non residential floor and roof joist construction. Oncenter bli 40 wood i joist 11 875 in x 2 5 in x 40 ft.