Engineered Wood Construction Guide: I-Joist Selection and Specification
Excerpt
I-joists are “I”-shaped engineered wood structural members designed for use in residential and nonresidential construction. The product is prefabricated using sawn or structural composite lumber flanges and OSB webs, bonded together with exterior type adhesives. I-joists are used primarily for long-span floor and roof framing.
This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, builders, designers
This publication provides an overview of I-joist selection and specification. It is an excerpt from the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide.
Key sections include:
I-joist manufacturing standard APA PRI-400
Residential floor spans
I-joist storage and handling
Allowable span tables for simple and multiple spans
Example trademarks
APA Performance Rated I-joist specification guide
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.