Product benefits

Product benefits

Rising electricity prices and growing demands for resource-efficient buildings make material choice more critical than ever. Engineered timber I-joists are designed for good raw material efficiency. By combining structural timber with wood-based panels, I-joist construction can achieve raw material utilization of up to 80% of the tree's volume.*

The I-profile of the I-joist helps reduce thermal bridging, thereby contributing to energy-efficient building solutions.

Our products offer a range of economic and technical advantages over alternative materials.

Long
Standard lengths up to 13,3 m, but with the facility to produce up to 18 m.

Strong
The products are manufactured from carefully selected structural timber and special board material.

Light
The significantly lighter weight compared with regular structural timber means products that are easy to handle.

Straight
Minimal warp and shrinkage from the effects of moisture through glued components.

Energy benefits
The I-joist design can help reduce thermal bridging in building assemblies compared with comparable solid timber structures. Reduced thermal bridging can contribute to improved energy performance in the overall building design. Learn more about the energy advantages here.

Less raw material
Masonite Beams I-joists use timber resources efficiently. Up to 47% less timber raw material is required compared with comparable solid structural timber solutions. See LCA-analysis for Masonite Beams building system here! 

Simple hole-cutting for installations
Simple execution of installations through smooth hole-cutting in the thin web. 
Making holes in the web in beams from Masonite Beams is quick and easy. If the customer wishes, the beams can also be supplied pre-drilled. This saves time and money, as the fitter can work more efficiently with shorter wiring runs and pipe bends.

Customised products for short construction time
If needed, Masonite Beams’ products can be adapted to meet the customer’s preferences for length, mitre cuts, insulation, hole-punching, etc. We prepare as much as possible so that time can be saved on the construction site. The I-joists are also easy to handle because of the light weight. This enables projects to be implemented quickly and efficiently.

No readjustments
The fact that Masonite Beams’ products are dimensionally stable and do not warp means that there is no need for expensive readjustments. Warped timber can cause problems after a time, such as creaking floors, leaks, etc. Using products from Masonite Beams means that the customer does not need to worry about having to make such adjustments.

Type-approved and checked
Masonite Beams’ lightweight I-joists and lightweight studs are type-approved both in Sweden and in many other European countries. Manufacturing is checked through an accredited control body.

ISO-certified
Design and manufacturing are certified in accordance with SS-EN ISO 9001 and SS-EN ISO 14001.

*USDA, 2015