SolidStart® I-Joist

I-Joists

Less Back Talk

LP® SolidStart® I-Joists vs. wood joists: When they duke it out, LP SolidStart I-Joists are the clear winner based on cost and performance.

Traditional lumber, with its knots and other natural “characteristics,” is only as strong as the tree it comes from. As it dries, it’s prone to twisting, splitting, checking, crowning and warping — wasting materials and increasing costs.

no woodLP SolidStart I-Joists are manufactured to be straighter and stronger, with uniform dimensions and reduced moisture content. Reduced moisture means less shrinkage. And less shrinkage means less back talk — fewer squeaks and pops and fewer callbacks to disrupt your schedule and lower your bottom line.

Keep your design options open…wide open

Whether new homes have a contemporary or traditional mood, they often feature spacious living areas with high ceilings and open floor plans. The long lengths and deep depths of LP SolidStart I-Joists allow you to design wide-open spaces with cathedral ceilings that would normally require interior supports.

Plus, pound-for-pound, LP SolidStart I-Joists have a greater load-bearing capacity than traditional lumber, so you can engineer the structural components of ceilings and floors with fewer pieces, saving installation and materials costs.

I-Joist

The LP SolidStart I-Joist advantage

LP SolidStart I-Joists are designed for builders. Floor and ceiling installation and roof framing is easier due to:

  • Uniform product. We eliminate knots and other imperfections.
  • Consistent dimensions and density. Every piece is just like the last.
  • Custom sizes. Order depths up to 24" on certain products.
  • Enhanced strength. I-Joists made with LVL and solid-sawn flanges are stronger than traditional lumber.
  • Reduced shrinkage. Our engineering process reduces the moisture content in LP SolidStart I-Joists which in turn reduces their shrinkage
  • Limited lifetime warranty. LP products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Increase your productivity, produce the highest quality homes, streamline your work schedules and lower your costs when you use LP SolidStart I-Joists.