EWP i-joists

Steico I-joists are an engineered wood product solution for floor joists, roof members and wall studs. They are fully engineered, and factory produced to give uniform strength, rigidity and weight, out-performing traditional solid wood construction.

Steico joists have an LVL flange and high quality HDF (high density fibreboard) web which has a high strength to weight ratio and therefore produces lighter, longer spans combined with quick and easy installation, reducing your build time and increasing efficiency. I-joists are produced under strict quality control, so that natural imperfections are non-existent.

i-joists are most commonly used in floor applications but can also be used for walls.

Engineered Wood Products design and supply is a dedicated division within Alsford, delivered by an experienced team. This in-house team work with self-build home owners, Regional and National Housebuilders, providing the design, and supply of the high quality I-Joists you need for a secure build. Alsford also retain qualty control over our production, with our I-Joists produced at our mill and manufcaturing centre in Kent, overseen by an experienced Quality Control Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about EWP Joists

  • • Reduced thermal bridging
    • Longer spans achievable
    • Dimensionally stable
    • Lightweight
    • High load bearing capacities
    • Easy installation of services
    • Easy to use with standard woodworking tools

  • As well as providing virtually no shrinkage, eliminating the annoyance of squeaky floors, I-Joists are much easier and quicker to install, given that joist packages are designed and produced to your unique project – a great solution for those with time constraints.

  • Where a design is necessary for your I-joists, it will include a full material list for everything required to fit the floor joists. This will include everything from hangers, to noggins, to restraint straps. All materials required will be designed and supplied as part of your order. Incorporating the material list within the design saves time during the installation process as the joist will be supplied as a complete package, so all joists will be cut to length as standard, and fixings provided excluding nails/screws.

  • To discuss your I-Joist requirement, including provision of a design, and materials list, please contact ewp@alsford.co.uk