{"id":761,"date":"2022-07-02T20:32:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T20:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usihome.com\/?p=761"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:38:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:38:22","slug":"why-choose-open-web-floor-joists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usihome.com\/en\/why-choose-open-web-floor-joists\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose open web wood joists to build a floor?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you finding it hard to figure out how to build the wood floor of your future home? As complicated as it sounds, building a wooden floor may actually be easier than you think!<\/p>\n

For a number of years now, building contractors have been using open web floor trusses<\/a> to create ever more efficient floor systems because they offer a number of advantages.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to learn why you should choose open web wood joists over standard joists!<\/p>\n

What is an open web floor joist?<\/h2>\n

Open-web wood joists are an example of structural innovation in the construction industry. Made from 2x3s and 2x4s, these structures make efficient use of wood as a raw material.<\/p>\n

Thanks to their triangulated design, wood floor truss systems offer efficient load distribution even though they are remarkably lightweight. When installing a floor system, it’s essential to respect the limits of the amount of weight the floor can support<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Open web joists provide easy access for mechanical building components<\/h2>\n

One very attractive advantage of open web wood joists is that they are designed to allow the passage of electrical wires, pipes and any other mechanical element of the building.<\/p>\n

In fact, engineered wooden floor truss systems are designed with tunnels and openings at strategic locations that greatly simplify the installation of plumbing, electrical or ventilation systems in a new home. Maintaining these systems is also made easier thanks to the structure of open web wood joists.<\/p>\n

In comparison, conventional floor joists require much more installation time (and therefore cost more) and sometimes need to be altered to accommodate essential plumbing, etc.<\/p>\n

Solid, high-performance floors thanks to open web wood joists<\/h2>\n

Like other prefabricated wood structures<\/a>, open web joists also have several structural advantages. Here are just a few of them.<\/p>\n

Innovative construction techniques<\/h3>\n

Open web wood joists are designed by skilled engineers. Their design process<\/a> is carefully engineered to increase floor joist efficiency while using as little wood as possible. Their innovative construction ensures that these joists are extremely sturdy and have a large nailing surface for the installation of flooring.<\/p>\n

Less wood squeaking noises<\/h3>\n

The triangular interior structure of open web joists also makes them more durable than standard joists. As a result, the floor structure will be more resistant to long-term wear and tear, such as warping or creaking and squeaking noises. What’s more, contrary to popular belief, wood is just as resistant to fire<\/a> as other materials.<\/p>\n

No need for load-bearing walls to support open web joists<\/h3>\n

Standard joists are commonly used because their price seems attractive at first glance. However, this price doesn\u2019t factor in the installation of beams or load-bearing walls<\/a> to support them. In fact, the span of conventional floor joists often isn\u2019t large enough for the surface to be covered.<\/p>\n

This is never a problem with prefabricated open wood web floor joists. Since they are custom designed, joists of all sizes can be built for any type of construction project<\/a>, large or small.<\/p>\n

How much does an open web floor joist cost?<\/h2>\n

There are many types of wood floor joists available, the cost of which depends mainly on their composition.<\/p>\n

There are 3 types of floor joist that you could use in your house:<\/p>\n