Try to find such 2x10 without such a big branch knot or turn it up. And then test again. No-one uses it that huge branch at the bottom.

Thank you for the how its made video. I think these are awesome!

Wow awesome video! Super informative and very well presented. I learned a lot tonight. Thank you!

I wish we could have seen the 2X10 before pressure was applied to it. It looks as though it may have been cracked in that area before the load was applied to it.

I found this to be extremely informative, thank you

Very explicative, we need more vid like this.

@DeanTheDoctor

Жыл бұрын

We do indeed Fabiano. 😊🌏✨

All those adhesives in the flange, and in the web material, no wonder this stuff burns so much hotter, and faster than traditional lumber.

The I-Joist concept is great "on paper", but has a drawback: Supporting hanging loads. I have a garage beneath bedrooms in a 2 story house. I need storage space and wanted to hang things from the garage ceiling. Lucky I looked before starting. Lag bolts through the lower cap and into the webbing could have degraded their strength and nobody would have known.

@samkom33

3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain! hehe. As a traveling certified installer of anchoring points for elevators and cranes i have seen some weird constructions. but we must always think 2x5x safety::: which means that if an anchor point shall hold 1000 pounds, we hang 2500 pounds from the points! so we most times DONT anchor cranes-elevators in wooden anchor points even if the dimensions are big normal lumber, becouse even the best wooden screw-s can be pulled out to easy after some use and wriggling. we usually install say steel beam-s between the beams-joists. that go between 2 load bearing walls.

@1959ghostrider

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same I-Joists and I want to hang storage racks. Did you ever do it and or how?

@PaulPaid

2 жыл бұрын

Attach it the top of the I-Joist not the lower cap or webbing.

I find this kind of stuff fascinating. I wonder if adding a different material in the bottom 2x2 like a long strip of metal would do

I would like to see a test again with a couple changes. One with a board without such a massive knot. Also put holes in both for vent , electrical, and plumbing. Lastly, what is the cost difference? Enough to justify a 1.5x strength?

@randomrazr

6 ай бұрын

i wonder if an I joist will hold its strength after 100 years

The deflection test is a bit misleading. You would still need squash blocks if transferring a load from, say, a load bearing wall to a support beam.

The problem with lumber 2x12s top out at 20 feet span I-Trusses and be built to handle wider spans

I wonder if shaping these with a peak for peaked roofs.... could make these 18ft long to span a small concrete slab for a car port or enclosed garage with a peak already in it and ready to go (obviously theres no overhead storage optio s but still super quick and easy

Great info thanks

Just wish I knew where to buy 9.5x20' I-Joists here in Athens GA none of the box stores can get them though they do list them on their sites.

Well I'll ask but why can't I make these?? Because of the laminated top and bottom?? 2x3 notched to fit the osb I could make whatever length I want. Interesting video thank you

“I don’t think we’ll need your marker for this one.” 🤣🤣

A flood or leak will damage these because it's OSB.

@baronfuller3112

4 жыл бұрын

I believe you can get them in other materials, but you're not wrong.

@JumboJimbo100

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use them in a flood prone area, in fact I wouldn't build in a flood prone area

@jgg204

3 жыл бұрын

@@JumboJimbo100 hell you can't even use them below kitchens or bathrooms. imagine a slow leak.....the entire I beam would collapse

The l joist might be stronger than a conventional joist until it gets wet then it will do what all laminated wood does and fall apart where as the solid wood will sustain its strength

Didn’t see the board before the crack.

Very interesting. Can these be treated and used as joists on decks?

@jackevenson6322

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

How does the price compare?

I'm from South Africa....this type of joists are not very popular...we use SA pine and laminated beams...I REALLY like this idea very much...I'm wondering what kinda span this particular i-beam can cover...

@mitchalvarado2777

Жыл бұрын

At that dimension for the joist it can free span 4 to 5 meters (depending on spacing) before deflection becomes a problem.

@nazeemslamdien8854

Жыл бұрын

@@mitchalvarado2777 Thank you kind sir

What about strength of the joists, under damp or wet conditions? Seems to me then the I-joist would be WEAKER. Obviously all buildings should be kept dry, but changing weather patterns may cause temporary disruptions.

@stevenbelue5496

8 ай бұрын

My limited experience, solid wood holds up better than laminated in wet conditions. If I have a water accident I don't want my house to crash.

OSB hates WATER. Get that i joist moist for a day and try it again.

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I don't like the way they tested the strenght. I'd like to see another test with a smaller gap between the pressure and the resting area of the 2x10 Due to the way the 2x10 splits, you're giving an edge to the i-Joist here. That being said, the i-joist is certainly very strong.

Imagine if you made I-joist from 2x10 lumber.

Why you the 2x10 when it’s already broke down and not from beginning. Are you trying to something? I don’t believe it and you also used the imperfect 2x10 with the eyes in the wood

What about termite damage

@jennifer9528

Жыл бұрын

I would imagine the potential for damage is minimal. Termites don't like Douglas fur, which they specifically used for the flange. While they didn't share the makeup of the OSB (it sounds like a proprietary mixture of wood and glue - and termites don't like glue), I'd be willing to bet they took termite threat into consideration for the design of the entire joist. Using Douglas fur for the flanges would otherwise be pointless.

2x10 any day, thise I-joist don'tet you hang anything

In real world plumbers and electricians make many holes in many different places... and sometimes openings. This setup will never handle longtherm loads... If i see this i dont buy a house

Yea sure 50% stronger maybe 50% weaker more likely

50% stronger my Oklahoma Sooner buttocks how about 50% weaker a true 5 inch wide by 8 inch tall solid wood beam made of White Oak can run circles around this those manufactured i joists and take more than 3 hours to burn through to be declared unsafe compared to just 4 to 5 minutes with manufactured i joists most manufacturers of manufactured i joists never their products when exposed to fire and i wonder why.

@onestepunlock4475

Жыл бұрын

Who builds house with white oak for framing? It would be ridiculously expensive. They compare softwoods to those joints

@jennifer9528

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention 5x8!

@rustybeatty6567

Жыл бұрын

@@onestepunlock4475 I would because I'll build my home to last more than a 100 years maybe even 200 years the higher upfront cost will pay off in the long run.

@rustybeatty6567

Жыл бұрын

@@jennifer9528 the homes that have been built with 5X8 wood beam and have been around still today and were built before the 1900's.

@onestepunlock4475

Жыл бұрын

@@rustybeatty6567 It takes around 20000 board feet of lumber to build a a 3000 sq ft house. Rough sawn white oak runs at $10 per board foot plus tax. Your framing would run you over $200K. You would gain absolutely no advantage over pine except for a better rot rating. It makes no difference because it's enclosed inside all the sheeting material anyways. Your house would be extremely heavy. Nails is a no go. You would need proper joinery. Add another 200K for labor. You also need to realize - you won't be able to run drywall screws into oak. There are plenty of houses built over a 100 years ago using pine. They will stand another 100. If you want to build a timeless fortress and willing to spend half a million on framing, why not build with brick/stone?

OSB is like CARD BOARD, i am not using this junk

Cheapest crap I've ever seen. Almost looks like chineese junk. Not to mention OSB is a mold magnet, burns like paper, easily water damaged, and can easily warp. Only time will tell if it really works

@DaiMeechi-kun

2 жыл бұрын

I mean this video was made back in the early 2000s and theyre still making them

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2 жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

You must walk away from whatever drugs you've been snorting.

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Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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