Discover The Top Benefits Of Easi Joists

Do you want to know how "easi joists" compare to conventional joists — and whether you should use them for your home/office project.

This article will help.

We'll discuss the advantages "easi joists" have over other traditional joists. After that, you'll be able to decide if they are right for your construction project.

Easi Joists

Compared to other engineered floor joist systems (especially sawn timber), easi joists are new to the UK markets.

However, they (easi joists) are not only new products. They are also better. Here is the reason for that:

Easi joists are parallel chord trusses used for designing floors, roofs, and walls. They are a tight combo of stress-graded timber chords and precision-engineered metal.

All those features made easi joists a must-have.

Fun fact: easi joists were developed as a floor solution. The system's versatility has since extended to roofs and walls.

Now, let's discuss the benefits of "easi joists" — and how they compare to other joists.

More importantly, we'll answer if you should join the easi joists movement.

3 Benefits Of Using Easi Joists

An Open Web Design

Thanks to the open web design that can only be found in easi joists, complementary services like heating, water pipes and cabling are more straightforward to install.

The benefit of the open web design is even more pronounced in easi joists floors where there will be zero need for drilling holes or notching the joists.

Overall: installation fees will be significantly reduced, and also the number of people roaming your space.

Furthermore, you'll maintain the aesthetics of your floor. Specifically, you'll avoid occurrences of "squeaky floors."

Lastly, the open web design of easi joists means you already obey Building Regulations such as air tightness, heat recovery, and ventilation.

That's another cost-saving benefit.

Pro tip: install a Strongback in your Easi's open web system. You’ll significantly reduce vibration and have a quiet flooring system.

Lightweight

Compared to alternatives like Timber Joist and I-Beam, easi joists have small timber and a light metal web structure.

Fortunately, the two components are light — making easi joists lighter than conventional joists.

Furthermore, the lightweight nature of easi joists contributes to their ease of handling — compared to solid timber/metal joists. But that's  ETS Ltd  of the lightweight-ness.

Here's the best part: easi joists can be easily manufactured to fit different designs. This particular benefit is more apparent in easi-joist roofs.

Note: the lightweight nature of easi joists does not limit energy efficiency. In fact, it makes them (easi joists) more energy-efficient than the so-called "heavy" joists.

Durability

Thanks to features like open web design, easi joists do not involve drilling or notching in your floors. As a result, your flooring will stay longer while retaining its aesthetics.

That aside, the open metal web design is beautiful. The timber section complements the metal ends, and the two can completely revitalise your space — depending on where the joist is installed.

Furthermore, the timber sections in easi joints are not as bulky as in heavy joists. Combine that with the "metal web," and you'll experience reduced shrinkage in your walls, roofs, and floors.

In other words, your design and finishings will last a long time.

Lastly, easi joists are made-as-measured and on request. In other words, the life cycle starts when you install them — not before.

Verdict

Easi joists are not just the "new hype." They are worth all the popularity.

Compared to conventional joists, easi joists have open web systems and a greater bearing area. As a result, their installation is super-easy and cost-effective.

Bottom line: use the Easi Joists for your floors, roofs, and walls. You'd significantly save money and enjoy the convenience.