Finnforest's i-joists are specified for new homes

Finnforest's engineered timber i-joist, the Finnjoist, is being used in the construction of three new homes in Rotherham to help overcome MVHR engineering restraints.

In cassette format supplied by Oregon Timber Frame, the Finnjoist floor was delivered to site with pre-drilled service holes.

With MVHR technology integrated into many new build homes, it is crucial to select building materials that are able to cope with the associated loading that the equipment will require.

Working closely with Oregon Timber Frame, Finnforest was able to deliver a pre-fabricated floor cassette system that could meet these needs.

Finnjoists were specified to provide a stable basis for the flooring system.

As a fully engineered timber i-joist product it can be used to form the key component of structural systems, the Finnjoist was suitable for use in the Rotherham housing project, delivering advanced levels of strength and durability.

The Finnjoist itself is constructed with an OSB web held in place by two Kerto LVL flanges.

The inherent strength of Kerto, a product that is manufactured exclusively by Finnforest, lies in its layers of high quality laminated timber veneers.

Due to its manufacturing process, Finnjoists offer a strength to weight ratio that can deliver lighter, longer spans with quick and simple installation, helping to reduce on-site building schedules.

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