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1IB MAX-CORE® I-Joists
Code Reports
International Beams engineered wood I-Joists meet the building code requirements for jurisdictions in both the United States and Canada.
APA – The Engineered Wood Association
Engineered wood products bearing the EWS mark are manufactured in accordance with an APA or national standard.Quality of all APA and EWS trademarked products is subject to verification through APA audit. For more information, visit: http://www.apawood.org
The following printable reports are available for download:
• IB I-Joist (U.S.) Intertek CCRR-0232
• IB I-Joist (U.S.) APA PR-L252 Product Report
• IB I-Joist Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MR04-01-105 for CCMC 12768-R)
• IB I-Joist (Canada) APA PR-L252C Product Report
• FL7891-R3 Florida Product Approval for International Beams I-Joists
• ESR-1405 for APA-rated I-joists
• CCMC 12768-RLiterature
If you prefer a hard copy, send us your contact information, the manual(s) you require and mailing address using our contact form.
The following US and CND Literature is available for download:
• Commercial Product Guide – US
• Residential Product Guide – US
• IB I-Joist Product Guide – US
• MAX-CORE I-Joist Installation Guide – US
• IB Rack Brochure (Sep 2015)
• IB MAX-CORE I-Joist Design Manual – US
• IB MAX-CORE I-Joist Design Manual – Canada
• MAX-CORE I-Joist Installation Guide – Canada
• IB Manuel de Conception Residentiellel – Canada
• Legacy IB CND sealed span tablesDetails
• I-Joist Fire Rated System
• I-Joist Floor Framing Details – US
• I-Joist Floor Framing Details – Canada
• I-Joist Sprinkler Support
• MiTek IntBeamsStorage and Handling Recommendations
Properly storing and handling International Beams I-Joists is vital to ensure optimum product performance and a safe working environment.
Follow these guidelines carefully to avoid any injuries and help protect joists from damage – whether in storage, during shipment or on the construction site.
1. Store, stack and handle I-joists vertically and level only.
2. Do not store I-joists directly on the ground and/or flatwise.
3. Protect I-joists from the weather and use stickers to separate bundles.
4. When handling I-joists with a crane on the job site (“picking”), take a few simple precautions:
• Pick I-joists in bundles as shipped by supplier
• Orient the bundles so that the webs of the I-joists are vertical
• Pick the bundles at the 5th points, using a spreader bar, if necessary
5. Do not open I-joist bundles until time of installation to further protect them from dirt and weather.
6. Take care not to damage I-joists with forklifts or cranes.
7. Do not twist or apply loads to the I-joist when horizontal.
8. Never use or try to repair a damaged I-joist.Safety Tips
• I-joists are not stable until completely installed and will not carry any load until fully braced and sheathed.
• Workers should never walk on I-joists until they are fully installed and braced. Doing so could result in serious injury.
• Never stack building materials over unsheathed I-joists. Stack only over beams or walls.The following printable handling document is available for download:
• Handling RecommendationsEnhanced Floor Performance
Our broad range of I-joists provides builders with flexibility in joist selection, spacing and construction detail. Although all values contained in the International Beams Design Manual meet or exceed code requirements, long-term floor performance (comfort) should be considered in all construction projects.
Follow these guidelines for increased floor stiffness:
• Use floor deflection of L/480 instead of the code minimum of L/360
• Glue and nail the sub-floor to the joists
• Attach gypsum board to the bottom of the floor
• Decrease the joist spacing by one increment based on allowable span
• Use full depth I-joist blocking panels at mid span between floor joists
• Use deeper joists
• Use a thicker sub-floor, i.e. 3/4″ or 7/8″
• Attach strapping at 16″ o/cFire-Rated Assemblies
International Beams I-Joists are jointly audited by APA and ITS as part of the agreement with ITS for the fire-rated assemblies listing.
Our engineered wood I-Joists are listed with Intertek Testing Services (ITS/Warnock Hersey division), which applies in both the United States and Canada. The listing includes floor-ceiling separation assemblies: 45 minutes, 2 hours, and several 1 hour fire-rated assemblies.
As part of a cooperative agreement between ITS and Spec-Direct, the listing is also available for free download here: http://whdirectory.intertek.com/ Pages/DLP_SearchDetail.aspx?SpecID=27316
Additional floor-ceiling fire rated assemblies are available in the model building codes. See International Beams Commercial Design Manuals.
The following printable reports are available for download:
• IB I-Joist APA PR-S205 Fire-Rated Assemblies
• IB fire-rated assemblies ITS listing spec ID27316Technical Bulletins
The following technical bulletins are available for download:
• TB-IJ-1: Heading off of Cut IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-2: Outrigger Overhang Framing at IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-3: Load-Share Blocking / Bridging for IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-4: Brick-to-Grade Cantilever for IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-5: IB I-Joist Reinforcements at Offset Interior Bearings
• TB-IJ-6: Fire Considerations for Residential Wood I-Joist Floors
• TB-IJ-7: Sloped-End Cut IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-8: System Bracing Option for Cantilevered IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-9: 2-ply IB I-Joist Details
• TB-IJ-10: Connection of Exterior Deck to IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-11: Fire Protection Req. for Floors under IRC (U S Res. Building Code)
• TB-IJ-12: Dropped Subfloor Detail for IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-13: Web Hole Guidelines for Residential IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-14: Notches and Damage to Flanges of IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-15: Load Transfer for IB I-Joists (Rimboard, Blocking, Squash Blocks)
• TB-IJ-16: Double IB I-Joists Installed at Typical Joist Spacing
• TB-IJ-17: Web Stiffener Requirements for IB I-Joists
Safety Data Sheets
International Beams I-Joists are an assembled engineered wood product comprised of lumber flanges, OSB webs and cured adhesive.
• The OSB may be from two different sources: Grant or Norbord.
• The adhesive used in flange finger joints, web-to-web joints, and web-to-flange joints consists of a two-part adhesive system from either Ashland or Momentive.
• The adhesives are cured before they leave the manufacturing plant, rendering them inert.View our SDS for IB MAX-CORE® I-Joist constituent parts and for the Manufactured I-joist :
• Ashland Isoset Adhesive used in IB I-Joists
• GP OSB used in IB I-Joist
• MomentiveHexion adhesive used in IB I-joists, catalyst
• MomentiveHexion adhesive used in IB I-joists, resin
• Norbord OSB used in IB I-Joists
• SDS for Wood I-Joists Manufactured by IB -
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Code Reports
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Literature
If you prefer a hard copy, send us your contact information, the manual(s) you require and mailing address using our contact form.
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Storage and Handling Recommendations
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Technical Bulletins
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Safety Data Sheets
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IB MAX-CORE® I-Joists
Code Reports
International Beams engineered wood I-Joists meet the building code requirements for jurisdictions in both the United States and Canada.
APA – The Engineered Wood Association
Engineered wood products bearing the EWS mark are manufactured in accordance with an APA or national standard.Quality of all APA and EWS trademarked products is subject to verification through APA audit. For more information, visit: http://www.apawood.org
The following printable reports are available for download:
• IB I-Joist (U.S.) Intertek CCRR-0232
• IB I-Joist (U.S.) APA PR-L252 Product Report
• IB I-Joist Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MR04-01-105 for CCMC 12768-R)
• IB I-Joist (Canada) APA PR-L252C Product Report
• FL7891-R3 Florida Product Approval for International Beams I-Joists
• ESR-1405 for APA-rated I-joists
• CCMC 12768-RLiterature
If you prefer a hard copy, send us your contact information, the manual(s) you require and mailing address using our contact form.
The following US and CND Literature is available for download:
• Commercial Product Guide – US
• Residential Product Guide – US
• IB I-Joist Product Guide – US
• MAX-CORE I-Joist Installation Guide – US
• IB Rack Brochure (Sep 2015)
• IB MAX-CORE I-Joist Design Manual – US
• IB MAX-CORE I-Joist Design Manual – Canada
• MAX-CORE I-Joist Installation Guide – Canada
• IB Manuel de Conception Residentiellel – Canada
• Legacy IB CND sealed span tablesDetails
• I-Joist Fire Rated System
• I-Joist Floor Framing Details – US
• I-Joist Floor Framing Details – Canada
• I-Joist Sprinkler Support
• MiTek IntBeamsStorage and Handling Recommendations
Properly storing and handling International Beams I-Joists is vital to ensure optimum product performance and a safe working environment.
Follow these guidelines carefully to avoid any injuries and help protect joists from damage – whether in storage, during shipment or on the construction site.
1. Store, stack and handle I-joists vertically and level only.
2. Do not store I-joists directly on the ground and/or flatwise.
3. Protect I-joists from the weather and use stickers to separate bundles.
4. When handling I-joists with a crane on the job site (“picking”), take a few simple precautions:
• Pick I-joists in bundles as shipped by supplier
• Orient the bundles so that the webs of the I-joists are vertical
• Pick the bundles at the 5th points, using a spreader bar, if necessary
5. Do not open I-joist bundles until time of installation to further protect them from dirt and weather.
6. Take care not to damage I-joists with forklifts or cranes.
7. Do not twist or apply loads to the I-joist when horizontal.
8. Never use or try to repair a damaged I-joist.Safety Tips
• I-joists are not stable until completely installed and will not carry any load until fully braced and sheathed.
• Workers should never walk on I-joists until they are fully installed and braced. Doing so could result in serious injury.
• Never stack building materials over unsheathed I-joists. Stack only over beams or walls.The following printable handling document is available for download:
• Handling RecommendationsEnhanced Floor Performance
Our broad range of I-joists provides builders with flexibility in joist selection, spacing and construction detail. Although all values contained in the International Beams Design Manual meet or exceed code requirements, long-term floor performance (comfort) should be considered in all construction projects.
Follow these guidelines for increased floor stiffness:
• Use floor deflection of L/480 instead of the code minimum of L/360
• Glue and nail the sub-floor to the joists
• Attach gypsum board to the bottom of the floor
• Decrease the joist spacing by one increment based on allowable span
• Use full depth I-joist blocking panels at mid span between floor joists
• Use deeper joists
• Use a thicker sub-floor, i.e. 3/4″ or 7/8″
• Attach strapping at 16″ o/cFire-Rated Assemblies
International Beams I-Joists are jointly audited by APA and ITS as part of the agreement with ITS for the fire-rated assemblies listing.
Our engineered wood I-Joists are listed with Intertek Testing Services (ITS/Warnock Hersey division), which applies in both the United States and Canada. The listing includes floor-ceiling separation assemblies: 45 minutes, 2 hours, and several 1 hour fire-rated assemblies.
As part of a cooperative agreement between ITS and Spec-Direct, the listing is also available for free download here: http://whdirectory.intertek.com/ Pages/DLP_SearchDetail.aspx?SpecID=27316
Additional floor-ceiling fire rated assemblies are available in the model building codes. See International Beams Commercial Design Manuals.The following printable reports are available for download:
• IB I-Joist APA PR-S205 Fire-Rated Assemblies
• IB fire-rated assemblies ITS listing spec ID27316Technical Bulletins
The following technical bulletins are available for download:
• TB-IJ-1: Heading off of Cut IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-2: Outrigger Overhang Framing at IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-3: Load-Share Blocking / Bridging for IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-4: Brick-to-Grade Cantilever for IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-5: IB I-Joist Reinforcements at Offset Interior Bearings
• TB-IJ-6: Fire Considerations for Residential Wood I-Joist Floors
• TB-IJ-7: Sloped-End Cut IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-8: System Bracing Option for Cantilevered IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-9: 2-ply IB I-Joist Details
• TB-IJ-10: Connection of Exterior Deck to IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-11: Fire Protection Req. for Floors under IRC (U S Res. Building Code)
• TB-IJ-12: Dropped Subfloor Detail for IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-13: Web Hole Guidelines for Residential IB I-Joists
• TB-IJ-14: Notches and Damage to Flanges of IB I-Joist
• TB-IJ-15: Load Transfer for IB I-Joists (Rimboard, Blocking, Squash Blocks)
• TB-IJ-16: Double IB I-Joists Installed at Typical Joist Spacing
• TB-IJ-17: Web Stiffener Requirements for IB I-Joists
Safety Data Sheets
International Beams I-Joists are an assembled engineered wood product comprised of lumber flanges, OSB webs and cured adhesive.
• The OSB may be from two different sources: Grant or Norbord.
• The adhesive used in flange finger joints, web-to-web joints, and web-to-flange joints consists of a two-part adhesive system from either Ashland or Momentive.
• The adhesives are cured before they leave the manufacturing plant, rendering them inert.View our SDS for IB MAX-CORE® I-Joist constituent parts and for the Manufactured I-joist :
• Ashland Isoset Adhesive used in IB I-Joists
• GP OSB used in IB I-Joist
• MomentiveHexion adhesive used in IB I-joists, catalyst
• MomentiveHexion adhesive used in IB I-joists, resin
• Norbord OSB used in IB I-Joists
• SDS for Wood I-Joists Manufactured by IB -
EWP Education
Code Reports
COMING SOON
Literature
If you prefer a hard copy, send us your contact information, the manual(s) you require and mailing address using our contact form.
Details
COMING SOON
Storage and Handling Recommendations
COMING SOON
Technical Bulletins
COMING SOON
Safety Data Sheets
COMING SOON
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Miscellaneous