For anyone considering a new house, or planning a significant remodel of
their existing home, Trus Joist
MacMillan's Silent Floor system is the answer to the question: what can
I do about squeaky floors? TJI-Joists are manufactured to resist swelling
and shrinking, and feature an efficient "I" shape that enables them to carry
large loads over long spans without sagging or loosening their connection to
the plywood and floor finish. The Silent Floor system also uses considerably
less wood - at least 50 percent less wood fiber than regular lumber.
Silent Floor joists are a high-tech combination of Microllam laminated
veneer lumber (LVL) flanges made from Douglas fir or southern pine and a
proprietary web material called Performance Plus TJI® Joists were first
invented in 1969 as a superior replacement for joists made from ordinary,
solid-sawn lumber.
Take a look at TJM's homepage for more information.
www.tjm.com
Applications:
Floor Joists:
The Silent Floor joist provides squeak-free floors for the life of a home.
Because the joists are manufactured to resist the effects of temperature
and moisture, they will not change shape - eliminating a major source of
squeaky floors. The manufacturing process also eliminates or minimizes
defects like knots that can adversely affect performance.
Roof Joists:
Silent Floor joists are also well-suited for use as roof joists,
especially in volume or cathedral ceiling designs common in today's homes.
