Melingoed Ltd
Timber merchants ~ Truss manufacturers ~ Roof design
SpaceJoist
I-Joists are manufactured under a Quality Assurance scheme which complies with BS EN ISO 9002.
An innovative cost-effective alternative to conventional timber
A popular open web floor system, SpaceJoist will give your project the competitive edge with marked savings in time and money. SpaceJoist offers today's builder an engineered floor system that combines the best features of an I-Joist with an open web construction to deliver a quality product for maximum job site efficiency and overall cost effectiveness.
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 SpaceJoist?
- Open Web Design -Fast and simple installation of services, without drilling or cutting holes.
- Longer Spans- Longer spans are achievable in comparisson to solid timber. theis may eliminate the need for intermediatel load bearing internal walls, thus reducing a buildings overall cost.
- Design Flexibility - A number of end conditions are available to the designer, including top chord supported. Spacejoists can be designed for precicesly locating load bearing walls and accommodating large services.
- Reduced Site Wastage- Bespoke design eliminates site alterations. SpaceJoist also saves timber resources by reducing the amount of waste timber generated during construction.
- Wider Spacing - Fewer beams are required to complete a floor installation, reducing labour time.
- Light Weight - The light weight construvtion allows the joists to be manoevered easily and safely on site, often with out the need for specialist lifing equipment.
- Wide nailing surface - Floor and ceiling application simpler and quicker.
- Cost savings - Trades work faster on site and the neccessity for using intermediate load bearing walls is reduced.complete a floor installation, reducing labour time.
- Engineered - SpaceJoist is manufactured off site ensuring consistent quality and reliablity. ITW Alpine's design software ensures SpaceJoist designs to a variety of specifications.