Light Gauge Steel Floor Joists

These joists feature large extruded holes that accommodate hvac mechanical plumbing and sprinkler runs.

Light gauge steel floor joists.

The proprietary design allows totaljoist to be installed similar to wood i joists. Compared with wood steel framing is lightweight so it s also far less tiring to work with. For reference though it won t span anywhere near as far as the steel a similarly sized piece of wet southern pine weighs around 100 pounds. Totaljoist will save you time and money and provide efficiencies in installation.

The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Heavy duty joists for tough floors steeler floor joists are built to last with thick gauge steel and wide webs. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. The premier floor joist system for both commercial and residential framing tradeready steel joists are one of the primary components that make up the tradeready floor system.

Our products include structural lightweight steel framing lsf non loadbearing steel framing drywall trims and accessories ceiling grid comslab composite floor system and vinyl and paper faced metal bead. Products for commercial and residential construction. Cold formed steel structures are both lightweight and strong helping the job to get completed quickly. Select store buy.

Ship to store free. The joist also features a series of smaller holes for electrical and technology lines. Steel joists offer consistent time tested performance without the concern of changes in size or stability. Light gauge steel framing is easily assembled with c joist components which are economical lightweight and come conveniently pre cut.

Conveniently placed knock outs strengthen the joist and allow for easy hvac plumbing and electrical work. For example a 20 foot long 10 inch deep 16 gauge steel joist weighs a little over 40 pounds. Unlike wood steel framing is non combustible and also resists warping rotting and insect damage. Provide a lightweight low cost rigid floor assembly c joist components provide an economical lightweight alternative to open web trusses bar joists engineered lumber cast in place or hollow core floor assemblies.

Click to add item prostud 2 1 2 25 gauge drywall interior galvanized. Bailey manufacturing facilities are located in vancouver calgary edmonton. With the superior strength and structural integrity of steel totaljoist is the most accommodating joist in the floor framing industry. Add to list click to add item prostud 1 5 8 25 gauge interior galvanized steel wall framing stud to your list.

2 variations available prostud 2 1 2 25 gauge drywall interior galvanized steel wall framing stud. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the.