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MiTek Posi-Joist™

MiTek Posi-Joist™. Product Overview. What is a Posi-Joist™ ?. In Essence they are Warren Girders Manufactured from TR26 Grade Truss Timber & Posi-Strut™ Steel Webs. Common Questions. What depths do they come in?. Posi-Joist™ Depths.

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MiTek Posi-Joist™

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  1. MiTek Posi-Joist™ Product Overview

  2. What is a Posi-Joist™ ? In Essence they are Warren Girders Manufactured from TR26 Grade Truss Timber & Posi-Strut™ Steel Webs

  3. Common Questions • What depths do they come in?

  4. Posi-Joist™ Depths With 47mm timber on flat, there are 6 sizes of web / joist However There are also a number of factors to consider here, like span, centres, flange width and loading conditions. Beams may also be on edge

  5. Common Questions • What depths do they come in? • How are they made?

  6. MiTek Posi-Joist™ Strut Runner Posi Joists can also be made on a normal truss press but there may be problems restraining the top edge of the timber using standard truss clamps Not possible to camber the Posi Joist if made on a Normal truss press

  7. Common Questions • What depths do they come in? • How are they made? • What width flanges to they have?

  8. Flange Widths • 47mm on edge • 72mm - 147mm on flat • Maximum 4ply on edge • Maximum 2 ply on flat (Up to 294mm) On a standard run of joists you ideally want the flange width to be 72mm or 97mm on flat. Maximum recommended chords on edge are 97mm

  9. Common Questions • What depths do they come in? • How are they made? • What width flanges to they have? • How do they compare in price to solid timber and I-Joists? However Singly, they may be a little more expensive. They Give better access for services Span further… and fit quicker RESULT The overall job is cheaper

  10. Posi-Joist™ Sales Strategy

  11. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services

  12. Access for Services Note soil pipe next to the bearing

  13. Access for Services

  14. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services • Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist

  15. I-Joist Span Tables 241 deep, Series 550 Joist @ Rating 45 Spans 4.3m

  16. Posi-Joist™ Spans 254 deep PS10N Spans 5.14m – That’s 0.84m more

  17. Posi-Joist™ Spans • Based on 400mm centres and standard loads

  18. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services • Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist • Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing

  19. I-Joist Bracing Requirements

  20. Posi-Joist™ Bracing Requirements

  21. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services • Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist • Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing • Light weight

  22. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services • Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist • Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing • Light weight • Rigid design – easier manual handling than I-Joist

  23. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services • Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist • Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing • Light weight • Rigid design – easier manual handling than I-Joist • Squeak free – cross grain shrinkage is minimal

  24. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ • Access for services • Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist • Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing • Light weight • Rigid design – easier manual handling than I-Joist • Squeak free – cross grain shrinkage is minimal • Versatility

  25. TRIMMABLE ENDS TOP BEARING Posi-Joist™ Versatility

  26. Posi-Joist™ Versatility

  27. Posi-Joist™ Marketing Support

  28. Monthly Adverts in Industry Publications • House Builder • Homebuilding and Renovating • DABS • Specifier Review • A B C & D

  29. Trend towards Multi-Storey Dwellings

  30. Posi-Joist™ Growth Since 1997

  31. Posi-Joists™

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