Melingoed Ltd
Timber merchants ~ Truss manufacturers ~ Roof design
FloorTrus
I-Joists are manufactured under a Quality Assurance scheme which complies with BS EN ISO 9002.
An innovative cost-effective alternative to conventional timber
When Compared to a Traditional beam construction, the Manufactured timber FloorTrus system is better, stronger, and can be installed faster
Our design department is supported by comprehensive floor design and layout sofware, allowing us to quickly and accurately provide a quote for your next project that includes detailed layout drawings, installation details and calculation printouts.
Why use a FloorTrus?
- Premium Grade Robust Floor - Improved dynamic loads and lower sound transmission. Timber construction is more robust in transport thatn metal web systems and is less prone to damage on site.
- Open Web Design- Fast and simple installation of services, without drilling or cutting holes.
- Longer Spans - Greater design flexibility in locating bearing walls and partitions. FloorTrus offer high strength and rigidity over long clear spans - in excess of 8 meters achievable.
- Reduced Waste- Bespoke design eliminates site alterations. FloorTrus also saves timber resources by reducing the amount of waste timber generated during construction.
- Environmental Benefits - No glues used in manufacture. Off cuts from roof truss manufacture can be used for webs. No wastage as with solid I joists. Less metal than open web designs incorporating steel struts due to Aplines new waveplate design. All timber design ensures no cold bridging when incorporating FloorTrus in roof or wall designs. Much lower carbot footprint than concrete beam floors.
- Wider Spacing - Fewer beams are required and reduces the need for intermediate load-bearing walls and partitions.
- Wide nailing surface - Subfloor and ceiling application simpler and quicker.
- Flexibility - Now available TrimTrus with trimmable ends - the instant open web floor solution. 300mm trimmable ends allow bearing location errors to be fixed instantly on site.
- Cost savings - Trades work faster on site and the neccessity for using intermediate load bearing walls is reduced.
- Engineered - FloorTruss is manufactured off site ensuring consistent quality and reliablity. ITW Alpine's design software ensures FloorTrus can be designed to an enormous number of specifications.