1. MiTek Posi-Joist™ Product Overview

2. What is a Posi-Joist™ ? In Essence they are Warren Girders Manufactured from TR26 Grade Truss Timber & Posi-Strut™ Steel Webs

3. Common Questions What depths do they come in?

4. Posi-Joist™ Depths Posi-Strut™Overall DepthGap Depth PS8202mm108mm PS9N225mm131mm PS10N254mm160mm PS12302mm208mm PS14N373mm279mm PS16N421mm327mm However There are also a number of factors to consider here, like span, centres, flange width and loading conditions. Beams may also be on edge With 47mm timber on flat, there are 6 sizes of web / joist

5. Common Questions What depths do they come in? How are they made?

6. MiTek Posi-Joist™ Strut Runner Posi Joists can also be made on a normal truss press but there may be problems restraining the top edge of the timber using standard truss clamps Not possible to camber the Posi Joist if made on a Normal truss press

7. Common Questions What depths do they come in? How are they made? What width flanges to they have?

8. Flange Widths 47mm on edge 72mm - 147mm on flat Maximum 4ply on edge Maximum 2 ply on flat (Up to 294mm) On a standard run of joists you ideally want the flange width to be 72mm or 97mm on flat. Maximum recommended chords on edge are 97mm

9. Common Questions What depths do they come in? How are they made? What width flanges to they have? How do they compare in price to solid timber and I-Joists? Singly, they may be a little more expensive. However and fit quickerSpan further…They Give better access for services RESULT The overall job is cheaper

10. Posi-Joist™ Sales Strategy

11. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services

12. Access for Services Note soil pipe next to the bearing

13. Access for Services

14. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist

15. I-Joist Span Tables 241 deep, Series 550 Joist @ Rating 45 Spans 4.3m

16. Posi-Joist™ Spans 254 deep PS10N Spans 5.14m – That’s 0.84m more

17. Posi-Joist™ Spans Based on 400mm centres and standard loads 72mm97mm122mm147mm PS 84880521054805695 PS 9N5100543056855900 PS 10N5520588061606400 PS 126330676071207410

18. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing

19. I-Joist Bracing Requirements

20. Posi-Joist™ Bracing Requirements

21. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing Light weight

22. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing Light weight Rigid design – easier manual handling than I-Joist

23. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing Light weight Rigid design – easier manual handling than I-Joist Squeak free – cross grain shrinkage is minimal

24. Selling Points for Posi-Joist™ Access for services Larger spans than cut timber & I-Joist Inherently stable – faster assembly, minimal bracing Light weight Rigid design – easier manual handling than I-Joist Squeak free – cross grain shrinkage is minimal Versatility

25. Posi-Joist™ Versatility TRIMMABLE ENDS TOP BEARING

26. Posi-Joist™ Versatility

27. Posi-Joist™ Marketing Support

28. Monthly Adverts in Industry Publications House Builder Homebuilding and Renovating DABS Specifier Review A B C & D

29. Trend towards Multi-Storey Dwellings

30. Posi-Joist™ Growth Since 1997

31. Posi-Joists™