Easi Joist Flooring System
Introduction |
easi-joists are parallel chord trusses utilising stress graded timber chords. These chords are plated together with a precision engineered and manufactured structural component called the metal web, these when combined form the easi-joist. The easi-joist combines the lightness of timber with the structural qualities of the metal web, together these two components offer an opportunity for designing commerical, domestic and industrial floor applications with spans equal to and exceeding traditional timber joists and their equivalent timber alternatives, but with better damping and stiffness qualities. |
| Features: Factory manufactured, made to measure Long continious spans, reducing or eliminating the need for intermediate support walls. Light and easy to handle Increased spacing centres Dimensional stability. Design accuracy through specialist software. Trimmable ends to faciliate installation where bearing support is inconsistent. Wide nailing surface making the nailing and gluing of decking quicker and more accurate. Improved floor performance. Stiffness and strength built into the floors improving floor rigidity. |  |
Benefits
Open web design - This allows for more practical installation of services including waste water pipes, electrical cabling, heating pipes and other services. Also, no hole locating or drilling, limits any possibility of incorrect workmanship and reduces labour costs.
Light Weight - The combination of smaller timber sections with the light weight metal web means the finished product is lighter than timber and much lighter than timber equivalents.
Handling and installation - The large bearing surface allows for a speedy setting out of joists, improves joist stability when laying out and enables easier fixing of decking materials.
Long term stability - The reduced sections used in manufacture of the easi-joist combined with the metal web means; less moisture loss and shrinkage is experienced giving a quieter and longer lasting floor system.
Reduced site wastage - Precisely manufactured easi-joists virtually eliminate all site alterations and standard timber sizes ensure materials are readily available.
Improved sound and vibration - The metal web floor system allows for the installation of a rigid Strongback that reduces vibration and improves the overall performance of the floor.