Approved Engineered I Joist Manufacturers

Approved Engineered I Joist Manufacturers

On July 4, 1997, the Engineered Wood Association announced its revolutionary Performance Standard PRI-400. Prior to this program, each engineered I joist had it own set of rules with respect to loads, installation, drilling, etc. It was enough to drive the average carpenter and builder bananas.

Now builders, carpenters, homeowners, and building inspectors have a uniform set of standards, rules and guidelines to follow when specifying, ordering, and installing the I joist products. This is a major step forward for the industry as now the product becomes much more user friendly.

The following is a list of the manufacturers of engineered I joists who make joists that meet the PRI-400 guidelines. I urge you to contact each one and get some information. You will not be disappointed.

• Georgia Pacific Corp.
  133 Peachtree Street NE
  Atlanta, Georgia 30303
  800-839-2588 (Eastern States)
  800-830-7370 (Western States)
• International Beams Inc.
  418 St-Dizier Street
  Montreal, Quebec
  Canada H2Y 3P8
  866-457-4043
• Standard Structures Inc.
  P.O. Box K
  Santa Rosa, CA 95402
  707-836-8100
• Anthony-Domtar Inc.
  309 North Washington
  El Dorado, AR 71730
  870-862-3414

A FREE Super Booklet

How would you like a FREE 35 page color booklet on everything you ever wanted to know about engineered I joists? It is yours for the asking. All you have to do is contact the Engineered Wood Association. Here is what you ask for:

• Design / Construction Guide
  I - Joists for Residential Floors

Contact them at:

• lit.orders@apawood.org
• Publication Order Desk
  Engineered Wood Association
  7011 S. 19th St.
  Tacoma, WA 98411-0700
  253-620-7407

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