What are METAL WEB JOISTS?

Metal Web Joists are a modern and efficient open web joist system which is being adopted by housebuilders and commercial property developers across the UK. Metal Web Joists consist of parallel stress timber flanges joined with precision engineered V-shaped steel webs with nailplated zones.

Practical Benefits of Metal Web Joists,

· Open web system gives almost uninterrupted access for the passage of services – no need to notch or drill for pipes and cables.

· 72mm wide flanges provide a large area for easy fixing of floor deck and ceiling.

· Depth compatible with solid joist sizes – no need for expensive drawing changes.

· Made to measure – No site wastage.

· Minimal shrinkage or swelling – No more callbacks.

· Reduction or elimination of surface run pipework.

· Retro installation of additional services with minimum of disruption.

· Lightweight construction, Metal Web Joists are 40% lighter than equivalent solid joists

· Erected in approximately 50% of the time required for conventional joists.

· Can be chord supported.

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For more details on our Metal Web Joist service call 01228 674191 during office hours.

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