Open web joists in a commercial roof system

An open web joist has structural wood top and bottom chords and steel-tube webs with steel-pin connections. For use in commercial floor and roof systems.

Open web joists provide economical floor and roof systems in applications requiring long, clear spans and lighter-weight systems. Each open web joist is custom-designed to meet span, depth, and loading requirements.

Open Web Joist Characteristics

  • Cost-efficient, lighter-weight system and ease of installation result in lower overall project costs
  • Open webs facilitate installation of ductwork, wiring, and plumbing
  • Longer clear spans
  • Short lead time
  • Various depths, grades, and sizes available
  • Various profiles available, such as parallel chord, tapered, or radius ridge
  • Manufactured to exact lengths
  • Mezzanine floors for metal buildings

Available Accessories

  • Strongback bridging
  • Pre-cut blocking
  • X-bracing
  • Engineering, shop, and installation drawings

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