TrimJoist is the marriage of an open web floor truss and a trimmable, wooden-I joist, bringing the best features of each to the relationship. As the name TrimJoist indicates, this product can be trimmed on the construction site for a custom fit. No more custom made floor trusses!
Engineered Lumber
Cofer Brothers stocks engineered lumber products from Boise Cascade and Trimjoist. Both are top quality and environmentally sound products that are easy to install, giving you a solid floor system in your new home or addition. By using engineered floor products you can have more spacious rooms than ever imagined or possible with conventional framing. Also, in some applications, engineered lumber could be less expensive than conventional framing by creating greater on-center spacing and spans. We have a complete staff with over 30 years combined experience that can create floor design off of your complete house plan.
Photo(s) courtesy of Boise Inc.
Photo(s) courtesy of Trimjoist Inc.
TrimJoist Features
... and the Benefits
Trimmable End Design
Our unique TrimEnds allow the truss to be trimmed on the job site for an exact fit. Other trusses typically cannot be adjusted for site conditions that may not be exactly as expected. Also great for angled walls.
Open Web Design
Unlike other solid-I type joists, the TrimJoist features strut webbing. This eliminates the subcontractor's need to cut holes. Thus, the valuable floor cavity space is available for plumbing, electrical and duct work. No more drop down ceilings. Great in basement areas.
Full 3 1/2 Inch Wide Flange
The TrimJoist features a 3.5-inch flange on both top and bottom. This makes subfloor application simpler and quicker. The wide surface also allows for the application of more glue to resist the shearing action between the joist and subfloor. Also, more nails hit their mark thereby reducing the likelihood of squeaks.
Thick O.S.B. on TrimEnd Sections
Since we use a 23/32-inch thick OSB in our TrimEnd sections, the use of compression or "squash" blocks is almost entirely eliminated. Only under the heaviest of load conditions must additional blocking be used.
Always in stock and available
Since the TrimJoist is available from stock at any authorized dealer, there are no lead times. Any overage or underage can be handled by your building supplier - not a factory which may impose a surcharge for an "extra" truss.
Boise Engineered Wood Products manufactures a variety of products for structural framing. These engineered wood products offer a better system for framing floors and roofs by featuring beams, joists, and rim boards that work together as a system to provide a strong, reliable, and cost effective residential framing solution. Boise is a participant in the Sustainable Forest Initiative(SFI) , a comprehensive forest management program that is a combination of environmental responsibilities and sound business practices.
