The easi-joist® is a parallel chord truss utilising stress graded timber chords. These chords are plated together with a precision engineered and manufactured structural component called the metal web and, when combined, form the easi-joist®.

The easi-joist® combines the lightness of timber with the structural qualities of metal. Together these two materials offer an opportunity for designing commercial, domestic and industrial floor applications with spans equal to and exceeding traditional timber joists and there equivalent timber alternatives, but with better damping and stiffness qualities.

easi-joist® is a precision designed and manufactured floor system, created to make floor joist manufacture faster, more cost effective and easier to install.

The timber used in the design of easi-joists® is kiln dried and stress graded, and complies with current European and British Standards.

Joist timbers may be treated with waterborne solutions, or with non-corrosive spirit-based organic solvents. Copper chrome arsenate and similar treatments are not recommended.

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Features of easi-joist®

• Factory manufactured, made to measure.
• Long continuous 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 facilitate 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 of easi-joist®

Open web design

This allows for easier, 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 reduced labour costs.

Light weight

The combination of smaller timber sections with the lightweight metal web means that the finished product is lighter than timber and much more lighter than timber equivalents.

Handling and installation

Large bearing surface allows a speedy set out of joists, improves joist stability when laying out joits and enables easier fixing of decking materials.

Reduced site wastage

The precision-manufactured easi-joist® virtually eliminates all site alterations, and standard timber sizes ensure materials are readily available.

Long-term stability

The reduced sections used in the manufacture of the easi-joist®, combined with the metal web mean that there is less loss of moisture and shrinkage, thus providing a quieter and longer lasting floor system.

Improved sound performance and reduced vibration

The metal web floor system allows for the installation of a ridgid strongback that reduces vibration and improves the overall acoustic performance of the floor.

Disclaimer

The information contained on this web site regarding easi-joist® is taken from the easi-joist® Technical Manual supplied by Wolf Systems Ltd. This information is supplied in good faith but without liability and its use is entirely at the discretion of the user.