SSI I-Joist is a structural "I" shaped member used in floor and roof construction.
SSI I-Joists are manufactured with either machine stress-rated lumber (MSR) or laminated veneer lumber (LVL) wood flanges and with structural grade oriented strand board webs.
Flange sizes range from 1 1/2" to 3" in depth and 2 1/2" to 3 1/2" in width. SSI Joists
depth range from 9 1/2" to 30".
Performance Features
- ICBO approved
- Wide flange widths for greater stability and ease of nailing
- Continuous glued web to flange joints
- Continuous glued web to web joints
- Tension tested flanges (MSR) when finger joints are utilized
- Lighter than solid dimensional lumber or other Engineered Wood Beams
- Uses conventional hangers
- Dimensionally stable
- Provides a cost effective floor/roof system
- Split resistance (R chord) allowing for tight diaphragm nailing is available.
- Parallel or single tapered profiles are available.
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