Comparisons to Competing Products

OPEN JOIST Advantages over Plated Floor Trusses

• Basement Ceiling Fire Membrane Not Required
• Longer spans for comparable truss depths
• Easier on-site repairs
• Can be trimmed to fit on job site
• Lighter weight
• No plates to snag hands and wires
• Stock product for fast shipment
• Individually tested
• Not easily damaged at construction site
• No degrading or “creep” over time
• Friendlier to the environment
• Lifetime warranty
• Cost

OPEN JOIST Advantages over I-Joists

• No treating or cladding for fire requirement
• Open web configuration
• Built-in hole chart
• Faster, easier installation
• Longer spans for comparably priced series
• Easier repairs
• Structural rim not always required
• Individually tested
• Allows more effective “strongback” bridging
• Less floor system vibration
• Not a commodity
• Lifetime warranty
• Cost

OPEN JOIST Advantages over Dimension Lumber

• Open web configuration
• Longer spans
• Larger nailing/adhesive surface
• Less floor system vibration
• Lighter weight
• Quality and consistency
• No waste
• Individually tested
• Allows more effective “strongback” bridging
• Stronger while using less wood fiber
• Not a commodity
• Lifetime warranty