I Joist Roof

Some of those options include laminated veneer and strand lumbers i joist and rim boards.

I joist roof.

In addition we carry a wide selection of lumber and boards. The bottom half is carried by the exterior bearing walls. 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. They are ideal for long spans including continuous spans over intermediate supports.

Because i joists are straight and true it s easier for builders to avoid crowning and maintain a level framing surface. 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. I joist roof wedges and tall bearing walls with wedges cut i joist flush to framing 2x4 overhang squash blicks vblocks done. 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.

Lvl ridge if no bearing wall close 2x6 if you have bearing cathedral wall close. 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 load from the top half of the roof is carried by the bearing wall or structural ridge. I joists provide a high performance alternative to dimension lumber joists for floor and roof applications.