FLOOR JOISTS

Easi-joist® Masonry Hangers with Perimeter Noggins

Using ITW’s Rapid Build masonry hanger system, introducing the RB-JHI as illustrated below.

The RB-JHI hanger is a timber to masonry hanger range designed for use with I-joists, open web and solid timber joists/trusses. The RB-JHI combines the standard JHI hanger with a reinforced top plate to provide a superior level of performance.

Features & Benefits:

• The addition of the reinforced top place keeps the hanger in position eliminating the need for masonry above (unless required for further additional performance)
• Supporting block work only needs to cure for 3 days instead of the standard 28 days for traditional masonry hangers, speeding up the build process
• A major contribution to compliance with air leakage - Part L1 Building Regulations

Notes:

• Perimeter noggins are installed to support the edges of the decking system. These noggins are supported by using ITW Z-clips.
• Merronbrook is pleased to offer a vast range of masonry hanger solution to suit almost any build requirement.

Easi-joist® to Panel and Rim Board

This typical detail shows the end fixing detail to our timber frame option. This gives 111mm bearing to the end of the joist, using double columns or trimmable ends. The floor-zone edge is finished with a 29mm LSL rim board.

Easi-joist® Horizontal Restraint Strap

Horizontal restraint straps where required are fixed back to loadbearing walls. This strap runs perpendicular to easi-joist® and runs continuously over a minimum of 3 easi-joist® Straps to be fixed in strict accordance with manufacturers instructions.

Easi-joist® Strongback Size and Installation

Strongbacks are an essential part of the floor construction. They provide essential damping qualities to the floor by connecting joists together to form a load sharing system that limits deflection and stiffens the floor.

In addition, they provide a useful form of lateral bracing within the floor during its construction.

Easi-joist® Built into Block Wall

Easi-joist® can be built into the wall. Unlike I-Joists our joists are already supplied with solid end-blocks. This allow the masonry to be easily fitted tight to the joist edges. A mastic bead is applied to ensure a good seal to minimise any air leakage and acoustic transfer.

Easi-joist® – Joist to Joist Hanger

Typically, when trimming around openings such as staircases we rely upon joist-to-joist connections. Introducing ITW’s HUH hanger, this heavy-duty hanger provides our clients with the ideal solution.

Easi-joist® – Joist to Joist ‘Top-Chord Support’

The easi-joist® system offers the innovative ‘top chord support’ detail where joists can be supported by trimmers.

The trimmer is designed at slightly shallower depth of the main easi-joists® typically 47mm lower, this allows the top chord on the easi-joist® to extend past the end of the joist so it can bear onto the supporting trimmer.

This detail greatly reduces the need for metalwork connections benefiting by reducing cost and time on site during construction of the floor, and eliminating floor squeaks.