OPEN JOIST uses phenol resorcinol adhesive. This structural adhesive is the standard of the engineered wood products industry (also used by I-Joist and Glu-Lam manufacturers) and has been in use since the late 1940's. It is safe to say that the wood fiber in an OPEN JOIST floor truss would disintegrate from age before this glue would break down.

The assembly process for OPEN JOIST floor trusses results in some unavoidable glue runs and spills. The glue can be scraped from OPEN JOIST trusses or painted over if the trusses are to be left exposed.

open-web floor truss assembled through a unique process of finger joinery and waterproof structural adhesive instead of metal plates.

OPEN JOIST is an engineered floor truss that takes advantage of the structural power of the triangle and the forces of compression and tension working together to create superior strength.

Clear spans depend on truss spacing and floor loading requirements, but the maximum clear spans achievable (distance between bearings) with OPEN JOIST are:

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Yes. OPEN JOIST has been approved for use by BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI code agencies. National Evaluation Service, Inc. has issued National Evaluation Report Number NER-502 for the product.

No. The superior strength and highly competitive cost make it a natural choice for many commercial construction projects. The product's strength/cost ratio makes it an attractive floor-framing system for almost any building project. an open-web floor truss, OPEN JOIST normally issues floor-system designs using the standard floor truss deflection criteria of L/360, because open-web floor joists allow the use of "strongback" bracing (see installation details).

engineered floor system layout is supplied with every shipment, along with general framing details and information for framers. Generally, a builder only has to keep in mind a few things when framing with OPEN JOIST. Leave at least 1-3/4" of the end block when trimming the end, and do not cut or notch the web area of the OPEN JOIST floor truss. For the most part, framing with OPEN JOIST is no different than framing with dimension lumber.

No. You only need a bearing of 1-1/2" in all normal loading situations; therefore, trusses can be butted together over a 2x4 intermediate bearing wall.

Substrate Material - With typical water based glues, the water will be absorbed into MDF, particle board, etc. faster than a solid wood like oak. Therefore, the drying time is shorter. You can usually speed up the drying time by putting an electric blanket over the vacuum bag. This can raise the temperature to 90 to 100? and cut the normal drying time in half. The following are typical drying times for a shop at 70? and using a substrate that is not a solid hardwood, i.e.

This composite image shows glue streaking on two stereographs. This is most prominent on the wall of the vertical structure next to the ferry Solano (left) and on the roof of the San Francisco residence (right).

No, we just give out advice here. A few of our pages have links to sites that sell glue. We aren't sponsored by a glue maker(s) either.

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Elmer's Glues are chemical based. They are made or formulated from chemicals which are synthesized (created by Man). These chemicals were originally obtained or manufactured from petroleum, natural gas and other raw materials found in Nature. The exact formula and specific ingredients used in making Elmer's products are considered proprietary information, therefore, we cannot share those with you.

Yes you can, but keep the tubing away from the fixture and insulate the tubing in proximity of the fixture and follow manufacturers instructions.

A JJI-Joist is a structurally engineered timber joist, combining high-grade softwood flanges with an engineered composite panel web. For more information please see our Product Range.

There's no single "best" glue, but there are several that have proven themselves over the years, and in the case of hide glue, over centuries. Our recommendations are BRAND-NAME/PRODUCT SPECIFIC where applicable. Not all glues are created equal so don't assume that any glue readily available to you is good enough for your instrument - different formulations greatly affect quality, especially with yellow glues and epoxies.