Finnforest is associated with the

wood. for good. campaign

Boston site: Old Golf Course Site Fishtoft Road Boston Lincolnshire PE21 OBJ

Grangemouth site: PO Box 9 Grangemouth Sawmills Earls Road Grangemouth Scotland FK3 8XF

Freephone: 0800 004 444

www.finnforest.co.uk

Issue 1 FF/938 May 2002

All photographs contained within this brochure are for illustration purposes only

Finnforest reserve the right to change the range without notice

Finnframe™ Finnjoist™ Finnbeam™ Kerto™ are trade marks of Finnforest UK

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Date of issue: May 2002

FinnFrame

FLOOR SYSTEM
 FINNFRAME FLOOR
Statement of Lifetime Guarantee
Finnforest’s Finnframe products are manufactured and
engineered to the highest standards. Each product is
fully backed by our Finnframe Guarantee to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship in accordance to
Finnforest specification.

When installed and used correctly, we guarantee that our

products will perform for the lifetime of the structure in
which it has been installed.

If however for some unfortunate reason your floor

develops a problem caused by material defect, then
Finnforest will promptly resolve possible problems
with the minimum of inconvenience to you.

Kerto Cert: No 00/3717 QM 36/003 PEFC/02-34-07 *

* The PEFC Logo ensures that the forest is managed and harvested in accordance with their criteria
and indicators that are appropriate for sustainable forest economies throughout Europe.

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HANDLING

HANDLING

Never dump or drop Finnjoists from lorry Avoid lifting in the flat orientation Never lift Finnjoists by the top flange

STORAGE

STORAGE
Finnjoists should be left banded together until
ready to install
Workers should stay clear when
cutting the banding to avoid
possible injury from flying
banding of toppling joists

Use bearers adequate to keep

Finnjoists above ground and
out of mud and water.
(approximately 3.0m centres)

Protect (cover) Finnjoists from extended exposure Store Finnjoists in vertical orientation
Do not store flat
to sun and water

ON-SITE SAFETY Joists are unstable until braced laterally.

Lack of concern for proper bracing during construction can result

DO
in serious accidents. Erection bracing and procedures, as well as the SAFETY
NOT
safety of the workers, are the responsibility of the erector. Under
normal conditions if the following guidelines are observed,
accidents will be avoided. Please refer to page 24 for more detailed
information.

1. All timber blocks, hangers and struts must be completely

installed and properly nailed.
DO NOT stack building materials on unbraced joists.

2. Lateral restraint must be provided by a diagonally braced and

DO
GENERAL INFORMATION

blocked system, comprising of a minimum of 3 adjacent joists SAFETY

in each bay. In long bays install additional systems spaced not NOT
greater than 10 metres. DO NOT allow workers
to walk on joists until
braced.

INJURY MAY RESULT

See Notes 1, 2, and 3

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Finnframe Floor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Finnjoist (FJI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Kerto (LVL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
DESIGN
Finnframe Software and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Finnjoist Design Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Finnframe Floor Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Weights of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Span Tables (FJI) Intermediate floor 0.35 kN/m2 . . . . . . . .12
Span Tables (FJI) Intermediate floor 0.62 kN/m2 . . . . . . . .13
Kerto-S (LVL) Design Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15
Kerto-S (LVL) Multiple Ply Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Kerto-S (LVL) Nail and Bolt Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Kerto-Q (LVL) Rimboard Design Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
INTRODUCTION
THE FINNFOREST CORPORATION
The creation of Finnforest brought about the amalgamation of some
of the leading companies in the European timber market. At the
heart of the Finnforest philosophy lies the belief that all our
customers should receive the highest levels of service possible.
Operating in over 20 countries, Finnforest employs approximately
7500 personnel within its core businesses in wood products and
associated industries.
A high level of integration means Finnforest not only controls the
supply of the raw materials and numerous milling operations
which, when combined with the trading and distribution of
products, makes Finnforest a strong player in the timber market.
INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
Masonry Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19
Timber Frame Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21
General Floor Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 23
Temporary Erection Bracing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Hole Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
HANGERS
Cullen Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 29
Simpson Strong Tie Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 33
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sound Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Fire Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Ground Floor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 - 37
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Handling/Storage/On-site safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
However, the manufacture and supply of products is only part of the
equation. Adopting the core philosophy of service Finnforest is
continually developing new ways to satisfy demand on a local level.
This is why Finnforest have invested in a new manufacturing
facility in King’s Lynn (Norfolk) to manufacture fully engineered
LVL I-Joists (Finnjoists) to supply the UK & European market,
allowing local flexibility and supply. This investment has resulted
in the opening of new business areas, which Finnforest intend to
service to the highest possible standards.
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 FINNFRAME FLOOR SYSTEM

FLOOR CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS THE FULLY ENGINEERED ADVANTAGE

INTRODUCTION

FROM FINNFOREST
The new Finnframe Floor System brings together quality, Engineered and factory produced to give uniform strength,
technology and service that are designed specifically for the UK rigidity, size and weight, our engineered wood products out
market place. perform traditional solid wood construction.

Spearheaded by newly developed software and investment in local

Produced at reduced moisture content our engineered wood
production we believe that the new Finnframe Floor System
products are some of the most stable on the market today. Our
delivers one of the most advanced floor design and construction
Finnjoist is a prime example, with a high quality OSB web and
solutions to the market today, positioning Finnforest at the
flanges made of our own Kerto (LVL), delivering less dimensional
forefront of the industry.
change over time, virtually eradicating floor movement and its
associated problems, resulting in greater floor performance.
A unique feature of our Finnframe software is the ability to link
to other software such as drafting, stock control and CNC cutting
programmes. From your plans it will quickly and efficiently
specify the right Finnjoists, beams and hangers for your flooring
scheme. Combine this with our range of engineered wood
products, sheet materials and support from our dedicated
Technical Support Team, and you have a comprehensive package
to satisfy all your requirements.

FinnFrame
THE FINNFRAME FLOOR PRODUCT RANGE
FINNJOIST
(FJI)
Manufactured from a high quality OSB web and our own
Kerto (LVL) flanges, our Finnjoists are one of the most stable
joists available on the market today.
KERTO-S
LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
Engineered from 3mm rotary peeled laminates, Kerto-S (LVL)
is strong, lightweight, rigid and dimensionally precise. The
perfect choice for beams as well as long spans.
INTRODUCTION
KERTO-Q
LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
Engineered in the same way as Kerto-S but with some cross
laid veneers, Kerto-Q (LVL) is renowned for its dimensional
stability and load bearing performance.
FINNFRAME SOFTWARE PACKAGE
Designed in conjunction with a leading software house our
new Finnframe software gives our distributors the advantage
when converting your floor plan into the right product and
specification.
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 FINNJOIST

FINNJOISTS (FJI)
FJI 38 FJI 45
INTRODUCTION

Finnjoists form the heart of the Finnframe Floor System.

Manufactured in our new, state of the art facility in Kings Lynn we
are able to ensure that our Finnjoists are manufactured to your
exacting requirements.
195, 220,
195, 220, 235, 240,
The fully engineered Finnjoist, with Kerto-S (LVL) flanges and
235, 240, 300, 350,
OSB web, has a higher strength to weight ratio and therefore 300 400
produces lighter, longer spans for quick and easy installation,
reducing build time and increasing efficiency. 10 10

39 39
38 45

FJI 58 FJI 89

195, 220, 195, 220,

235, 240, 235, 240,
300, 350, 300, 350,
400 400

10 10

39 39
58 89

Finnjoist: the heart of the Finnframe Floor System Standard Finnjoist sizes

Our new state-of-the-art production facility in King’s Lynn

FinnFrame
 KERTO

KERTO-S (LVL)

INTRODUCTION
The perfect choice for long spans. Kerto-S
unites excellent technical performance with
ease of use. Kerto-S is the perfect choice
for beams whatever the specification,
achieving long spans with minimal
deflection.

Kerto-S: perfect for beams Kerto-S: with longitudinally laid veneers

KERTO-Q (LVL)
Manufactured in the same way as Kerto-S,
but with some veneers laid crossways. As a
result Kerto-Q is renowned for its
dimensional stability and in particular
where high compression strength is
required. Kerto-Q is ideal for use as a
rimboard.

Kerto-Q: perfect for rimboard Kerto-Q: with cross laid veneers

KERTO - A unique manufacturing process

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Key
1 Sawing 3 Clipping 5 Gluing 7 Hot Press 9 Rip-sawing
2 Rotary Peeling 4 Drying 6 Layup 8 Cross-cutting 10 Despatching

The strength of Kerto lies in the manufacturing process. Produced from 3mm thick rotary peeled softwood veneers which are then
glued together to form continuous 1.8 or 2.5 metre wide strips in thickness from 21 to 90mm and a maximum length of 26m.
The result is an engineered wood product that maintains the natural beauty of wood whilst being dimensionally strong enough for all
types of construction applications.

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 FINNFRAME SOFTWARE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

FINNFRAME SOFTWARE AND FINNFOREST AND NEW TECHNOLOGY

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Our Finnframe Floor System is fully supported by a new user On top of our new Finnframe software, Finnforest is continually
friendly software package. Producing easily read layouts our embracing new technology. We have been trading with our
software will specify your exact product requirements and deliver partners using EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) successfully for
state of the art solutions. over 6 years. We have a fully integrated Internet site
(www.finnforest.co.uk), as well as a highly sophisticated intranet
Windows based, for simplicity and efficiency, and developed in facility which keeps all our employees up to date with market and
conjunction with a leading software house the Finnframe company developments.
programme will be regularly updated to ensure it is in-line with any
future changes and developments. The software is available at our
nominated distributors who will calculate for you:
DESIGN

Materials listing and costing

Basic structural and assembly drawings
Structural Calculations to British and European Standards

Shown on a clear and concise print out it will enable quick and
efficient costing and specifying of any flooring project.

A unique feature of our Finnframe software is the ability to link

to other software such as drafting, stock control and CNC cutting
programmes. In addition this will be fully supported by our
Technical Support Team in the UK who are available for technical
advice, trouble shooting and training, giving you all the support
you need to complete your project.

FINNBEAM
In addition to our Finnframe software we are able to offer a single
member calculation programme, which will be available to
engineers and specifiers.

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FINNJOIST (FJI) DESIGN VALUES

FINNJOIST (FJI) LONG TERM DESIGN VALUES

Long Term design values to BS5268 - Service Class 1

SELF WEIGHT MOMENT CAPACITY FLEXURAL SHEAR SHEAR CAPACITY BEARING BEARING
DEPTH SERIES OF JOIST kNm RIGIDITY RIGIDITY kNm END REACTION kN INTERIOR REACTION
(mm) kg/m NO LOAD LOAD EI GA NO LOAD LOAD 45mm WEB 89mm WEB
SHARE SHARE Nmm2 x 109 N x 104 SHARE SHARE BEARING STIFFENER BEARING STIFFENER

195 FJI 38 2.477 2.99 3.11 239 114 3.64 3.79 3.53 3.54 7.00 7.01
FJI 45 2.761 3.57 3.72 285 114 3.77 3.93 4.18 4.20 7.85 7.85
FJI 58 3.289 4.65 4.83 370 114 4.02 4.18 4.60 4.60 8.36 8.36
FJI 89 4.546 7.20 7.49 572 114 4.15 4.32 4.75 4.75 8.64 8.64
220 FJI 38 2.665 3.47 3.61 320 134 4.23 4.40 3.53 3.54 7.00 7.01

DESIGN
FJI 45 2.949 4.14 4.31 382 134 4.38 4.55 4.18 4.20 8.29 8.30
FJI 58 3.476 5.38 5.59 495 134 4.66 4.85 5.34 5.34 9.70 9.70
FJI 89 4.733 8.33 8.66 767 134 4.82 5.01 5.51 5.51 10.02 10.02
235 FJI 38 2.777 7.63 7.93 375 146 4.53 4.71 3.53 3.54 7.00 7.01
FJI 45 3.061 9.09 9.45 447 146 4.70 4.88 4.18 4.20 8.29 8.30
FJI 58 3.589 11.80 12.27 580 146 5.00 5.20 5.39 5.41 10.40 10.40
FJI 89 4.846 18.27 19.00 898 146 5.17 5.37 5.91 5.91 10.75 10.75
240 FJI 38 2.815 3.86 4.02 395 150 4.60 4.79 3.53 3.54 7.00 7.01
FJI 45 3.099 4.60 4.78 470 150 4.77 4.96 4.18 4.20 8.29 8.30
FJI 58 3.626 5.97 6.21 610 150 5.08 5.28 5.39 5.41 10.57 10.57
FJI 89 4.883 9.24 9.61 944 150 5.25 5.46 6.00 6.00 10.91 10.91
300 FJI 38 3.265 5.06 5.26 666 198 5.27 5.48 3.53 3.54 7.00 7.01
FJI 45 3.549 6.01 6.25 793 198 5.47 5.68 4.18 4.20 8.29 8.30
FJI 58 4.076 7.78 8.09 1028 198 5.82 6.05 5.39 5.41 10.69 10.70
FJI 89 5.333 12.00 12.48 1588 198 6.01 6.25 6.41 6.88 12.50 12.50
350 FJI 45 3.924 7.21 7.50 1130 238 5.79 6.02 4.18 4.20 8.29 8.30
FJI 58 4.451 9.32 9.69 1462 238 6.16 6.41 5.39 5.41 10.69 10.70
FJI 89 5.708 14.34 14.92 2256 238 6.37 6.62 6.41 7.08 12.72 13.24
400 FJI 45 4.299 8.45 8.78 1530 278 6.72 6.99 4.18 4.20 8.29 8.30
FJI 58 4.826 10.89 11.32 1978 278 7.16 7.44 5.39 5.41 10.69 10.70
FJI 89 6.083 16.71 17.38 3045 278 7.39 7.69 6.41 7.08 12.72 13.39

Notes:

1. The design values presented are for Service Class 1. - Typical service 3. Standard Deflection calculations are to include shear deflection

∆ 5.F.L4 F.L2
class 1 applications are intermediate floors in heated dwellings and i.e.
= +
commercial buildings. For other applications, please contact .
384 EI 8.GA
Finnforest Technical Support (0800 00 44 44).
∆ = Deflection (mm) EI = Flexural rigidity (Nmm2)
2. The design values are for use with BS5268 and are applicable to
F = Total Load (kN/m) GA = Shear rigidity (N)
long term load duration. Design values are according to BM TRADA
L = Design span (mm)
assessment report no: 36/003.
4. Minimum end bearing length should be taken as 45mm.
5. Minimum Interior bearing length should be taken as 89mm.

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 FINNFRAME FLOOR PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN

FLOOR PERFORMANCE
The performance of a floor is a subjective matter, expectations differ significantly between individuals. The main performance criteria
being the quietness and amount of deflection. Minimum standards are governed by current legislation but may not give the personal
expected performance.

The most important factor influencing floor performance is stiffness. Improving stiffness decreases deflection, bounce and vibration.

FLOOR STIFFNESS CAN BE IMPROVED BY :-

Glued and fixed decking Improves composite action of joist and deck
Deeper joists and/or larger flanges Improves joist stiffness
Smaller joist spacing Improves floor stiffness
Strutting in perpendicular direction of the span Improves floor stiffness perpendicular to joists
Helps floor to act as a system
Double or multiple spans Decreases deflection
DESIGN

Care should be taken when designing continuous joists

There is the possibility of vibration being transmitted between
compartments (such as from room to room in a hotel)

Stiffness. The ability of a material to resist deflection under load.

Vibration. Resonance of material. In floors mainly due to induced loads like walking.

Another factor in performance is the mass of the floor. Increasing the mass improves the impact
sound properties of floors. However, a floor with low stiffness and a high mass can lead to vibration problems.

FINNFRAME FLOOR DESIGN

Finnframe floor design is based on three elements according to EC5 design methods.
Strength under maximum ultimate limit state design loads.
Deflection under serviceability limit state loads.
Floor vibration control by:
- limiting the deflection under 1kN point load.
- high 1st natural frequency to eliminate resonance.

FINNFRAME FLOOR PERFORMANCE CLASSES

Finnframe floor design has 3 performance classes:
Finnframe Standard Class
Meets the basic performance requirements according to UK Building Regulations.
Finnframe Improved Class
Enhanced floor performance requirements over Finnframe Standard Class.
Introduces design considerations from Eurocode 5 including vibration and creep deflection controls.
Finnframe Advanced Class
Similar design principles as Improved Class with even stricter requirements for more demanding applications.

PROPERTY FINNFRAME STANDARD FINNFRAME IMPROVED FINNFRAME ADVANCED

uinst < L/333 or 14mm <L/400 or 14mm <L/500 or 14mm
ufin L/250 <L/300 <L/350
u1kN point load N/A <2mm <1.5mm
Lowest natural frequency f1 N/A >8 Hz >10 Hz

uinst = static deflection under instantaneous load

ufin = static deflection under instantaneous load + deflection due to creep deformations
u1kN point load = deflection under 1 kN point load

Note:
All design criteria taken from British Standards and Eurocode 5.

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WEIGHTS OF MATERIAL

In any floor design the weights of the applied loads must be calculated. The permanent loads or dead loads are those that form the structure
and finishes. The imposed or live loads are those considered appropriate for the use of the floor such as furniture or human foot traffic.

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL DEAD WEIGHTS.

2 2
FLOOR DECKING kN/m CEILING FINISHES kN/m
18mm Chipboard 0.13 5mm Plaster Skim 0.06
22mm Chipboard 0.16 15mm Plasterboard 0.14
19mm Plasterboard 0.18
15mm OSB 0.11 12.5mm Plasterboard 0.12
18mm OSB 0.13 12.5mm Fire Check Board 0.12
2
15mm Plywood 0.10 PARTITION LOADS kN/m
19mm Plywood 0.12 12.5mm Plasterboard on

DESIGN
both sides of the timber 0.29
16mm S.W. Boarding 0.08 2
INSULATION kN/m
19mm S.W. Boarding 0.10
Glass Wool Slab per 25mm depth 0.01
22mm S.W. Boarding 0.11
Glass Wool Quilt per 25mm depth 0.02

Chipboard refers to moisture resistant chipboard P4 and P5 to BS EN 312.

OSB 3 to EN 300.
Plywood to be to the requirements of BS5268 part 2.

DESIGN OF FLOORS
The weight of the construction together with the proposed live load
is added together to form the total uniform distributed floor loads
assumed to be uniform over the full floor area. The use of the span
tables can be adopted to select the appropriate Finnjoist section that
can safely carry the uniform load. For intermediate floors in heated
homes Service Class 1 can be expected.
The span tables provide joist profiles that match the span to load
based on a number of key design criteria from strength, deflection
limits and vibration limits. Finnforest recommend
the higher floor limits for improved performance and
greater user satisfaction.

DESIGNING FLOORS - TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION

TYPICAL FLOOR CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND WEIGHTS

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
e.g. Housing

18mm ply or OSB

decking or 22mm
moisture resistant
particleboard

Finnjoist

100mm glass wool

quilt (10kg/m3)

15mm plasterboard or
12.5mm fire resistant Total dead load = 0.35 kN/m2
plasterboard Excluding self weights of Finnjoist
 FINNJOIST (FJI) SPAN TABLES
INTERMEDIATE FLOOR 0.35kN/m2 DEAD LOAD ALLOWANCE
Standard domestic floor condition with no allowance for non load bearing partitions.

Maximum clear span (L) for single span conditions.

Performance classes as defined on page 10

Clear span (L)

1.5 kN/m2 LIVE LOAD

JOIST 0.35 kN/m2 DEAD LOAD
DEPTH SERIES
(mm) FINNFRAME STANDARD FINNFRAME IMPROVED FINNFRAME ADVANCED
see note 9 see note 9 see note 9
600 480 400 300 600 480 400 300 600 480 400 300
195 FJI 38 3.476 3.761 4.008 4.422 3.184 3.367 3.356 3.685 2.829 2.966 2.949 3.196
FJI 45 3.675 3.976 4.237 4.659 3.392 3.586 3.572 3.930 3.006 3.163 3.147 3.414
DESIGN

FJI 58 3.989 4.317 4.600 4.950 3.726 3.944 3.923 4.324 3.291 3.479 3.464 3.768
FJI 89 4.568 4.854 5.085 5.464 4.258 4.618 4.612 5.067 3.846 4.072 4.058 4.438
220 FJI 38 3.847 4.160 4.431 4.815 3.543 3.747 3.731 4.109 3.136 3.307 3.291 3.575
FJI 45 4.066 4.398 4.666 5.016 3.774 3.995 3.974 4.380 3.331 3.523 3.508 3.817
FJI 58 4.414 4.732 4.958 5.328 4.127 4.401 4.374 4.814 3.651 3.870 3.856 4.209
FJI 89 4.934 5.227 5.475 5.881 4.719 5.112 5.150 5.632 4.278 4.523 4.508 4.949
235 FJI 38 4.062 4.392 4.661 5.010 3.754 3.974 3.953 4.357 3.314 3.505 3.489 3.797
FJI 45 4.294 4.636 4.856 5.219 4.007 4.239 4.214 4.641 3.519 3.732 3.717 4.053
FJI 58 4.650 4.925 5.158 5.543 4.358 4.671 4.641 5.098 3.870 4.097 4.083 4.466
FJI 89 5.135 5.439 5.696 6.118 4.986 5.397 5.467 5.960 4.530 4.788 4.770 5.247
240 FJI 38 4.133 4.468 4.720 5.074 3.826 4.049 4.028 4.438 3.372 3.570 3.555 3.870
FJI 45 4.368 4.695 4.918 5.285 4.083 4.319 4.294 4.727 3.584 3.801 3.786 4.130
FJI 58 4.709 4.987 5.224 5.613 4.434 4.761 4.729 5.192 3.942 4.171 4.157 4.550
FJI 89 5.200 5.508 5.768 6.195 5.073 5.490 5.571 6.068 4.613 4.876 4.856 5.344
300 FJI 38 4.859 5.144 5.386 5.786 4.632 4.937 4.904 5.375 4.082 4.318 4.303 4.716
FJI 45 5.059 5.356 5.609 6.024 4.892 5.268 5.231 5.717 4.343 4.591 4.576 5.026
FJI 58 5.372 5.687 5.955 6.395 5.306 5.687 5.764 6.266 4.764 5.039 5.016 5.524
FJI 89 5.928 6.277 6.572 7.054 5.928 6.277 6.572 7.054 5.588 5.914 5.877 6.466
350 FJI 45 5.532 5.855 6.129 6.581 5.523 5.855 5.987 6.493 4.938 5.228 5.202 5.731
FJI 58 5.870 6.214 6.505 6.983 5.870 6.214 6.505 6.983 5.434 5.746 5.713 6.289
FJI 89 6.494 6.878 7.204 7.739 6.494 6.878 7.204 7.739 6.228 6.550 6.707 7.250
400 FJI 45 5.974 6.323 6.618 6.951 5.974 6.323 6.618 7.105 5.538 5.857 5.822 6.406
FJI 58 6.340 6.711 7.026 7.543 6.340 6.711 7.026 7.543 6.050 6.366 6.398 7.019
FJI 89 7.001 7.414 7.763 8.336 7.001 7.414 7.763 8.336 6.725 7.074 7.365 7.834

Span table notes for page 12 and 13:

1. Service Class 1 is suitable for intermediate floors in normal heated
domestic dwellings. For other applications, please contact Finnforest
Technical Support (0800 00 44 44).
2. All loads are assumed to be uniformly distributed.
3. Load sharing and adequate lateral restraint to the flanges is taken
account of in the design. Joist span tables assume that ceiling and
decking is fixed in accordance with the approriate British Standards.
4. Spans are clear spans i.e. between supports. Minimum end bearing
length required is 45mm.
5. The applied live load is 1.5kN/m2 for single occupancy domestic
dwellings.
6. Web stiffeners are not required for the spans listed above unless
hangers do not laterally restrain the top flange.
7. The dead load condition on page 12 is based on 22mm particle board
decking and a 15mm plasterboard ceiling. In addition to the
0.35kN/m2 dead load, the self weight of the joist has been taken into
account for the span table.
8. Dead load condition on page 13 is based on 22mm particle board
decking and a 15mm plasterboard ceiling plus an allowance for non
load bearing partitions up to 0.8kN/m. In addition to the 0.62kN/m2
dead load, the self weight of the joists has been taken into account for
the span table.
9. Performance classes as defined on page 10.
10. Span tables are calculated in accordance with EC5.
11. Consult Finnforest technical support for further information and
conditions outside of the tables (0800 00 44 44).

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FINNJOIST (FJI) SPAN TABLES
INTERMEDIATE FLOOR 0.62kN/m2 DEAD LOAD ALLOWANCE
Standard domestic floor condition with allowance for non load bearing partitions up to 0.8kN/m.

Maximum clear span (L) for single span conditions.

Performance classes as defined on page 10

Clear span (L)

1.5 kN/m2 LIVE LOAD

JOIST 0.62 kN/m2 DEAD LOAD
DEPTH SERIES
(mm) FINNFRAME STANDARD FINNFRAME IMPROVED FINNFRAME ADVANCED
see note 9 see note 9 see note 9
600 480 400 300 600 480 400 300 600 480 400 300
195 FJI 38 3.313 3.588 3.825 4.225 3.066 3.329 3.356 3.685 2.829 2.966 2.949 3.196
FJI 45 3.502 3.793 4.044 4.466 3.235 3.514 3.572 3.930 3.006 3.163 3.147 3.414

DESIGN
FJI 58 3.801 4.118 4.390 4.786 3.503 3.806 3.923 4.324 3.262 3.479 3.464 3.768
FJI 89 4.352 4.688 4.914 5.285 3.989 4.337 4.612 5.067 3.726 4.047 4.058 4.438
220 FJI 38 3.668 3.969 4.230 4.655 3.399 3.687 3.731 4.109 3.136 3.307 3.291 3.575
FJI 45 3.877 4.196 4.471 4.850 3.587 3.892 3.974 4.380 3.331 3.523 3.508 3.817
FJI 58 4.208 4.555 4.791 5.152 3.884 4.216 4.374 4.814 3.615 3.870 3.856 4.209
FJI 89 4.763 5.049 5.291 5.689 4.425 4.806 5.132 5.632 4.131 4.483 4.508 4.949
235 FJI 38 3.874 4.191 4.465 4.844 3.592 3.895 3.953 4.357 3.314 3.505 3.489 3.797
FJI 45 4.094 4.430 4.692 5.047 3.791 4.112 4.214 4.641 3.519 3.732 3.717 4.053
FJI 58 4.444 4.757 4.985 5.361 4.105 4.454 4.641 5.098 3.820 4.097 4.083 4.466
FJI 89 4.957 5.254 5.505 5.918 4.678 5.078 5.420 5.918 4.365 4.736 4.770 5.247
240 FJI 38 3.942 4.264 4.543 4.906 3.656 3.964 4.028 4.438 3.372 3.570 3.555 3.870
FJI 45 4.166 4.507 4.752 5.111 3.858 4.184 4.294 4.727 3.584 3.801 3.786 4.130
FJI 58 4.521 4.818 5.048 5.429 4.177 4.532 4.729 5.192 3.888 4.171 4.157 4.550
FJI 89 5.020 5.320 5.575 5.993 4.760 5.167 5.514 5.993 4.442 4.818 4.856 5.344
300 FJI 38 4.693 4.970 5.206 5.217 4.386 4.749 4.904 5.375 4.072 4.318 4.303 4.716
FJI 45 4.886 5.175 5.421 5.827 4.627 5.012 5.231 5.717 4.299 4.591 4.576 5.026
FJI 58 5.187 5.495 5.756 6.187 5.009 5.427 5.756 6.187 4.660 5.039 5.016 5.524
FJI 89 5.725 6.065 6.353 6.826 5.710 6.065 6.353 6.826 5.324 5.768 5.877 6.466
350 FJI 45 5.343 5.658 5.926 6.157 5.229 5.658 5.926 6.367 4.858 5.228 5.202 5.731
FJI 58 5.670 6.005 6.289 6.756 5.659 6.005 6.289 6.756 5.263 5.695 5.713 6.289
FJI 89 6.269 6.644 6.963 7.486 6.269 6.644 6.963 7.486 6.033 6.535 6.707 7.250
400 FJI 45 5.771 6.110 6.399 6.157 5.771 6.110 6.399 6.874 5.395 5.835 5.822 6.157
FJI 58 6.123 6.485 6.792 7.298 6.123 6.485 6.792 7.298 5.847 6.324 6.398 7.019
FJI 89 6.760 7.162 7.504 8.064 6.760 7.162 7.504 8.064 6.689 7.074 7.365 7.834

General notes:
a. Finnforest recommend that the decking is to be glued and fixed in g. Avoid using unspecified nails into the sides of the flange as this can
accordance with British Standards. This can significantly improve the lead to splitting.
floor performance. h. On no account is the flange to be cut. For service holes refer to holes
b. Deeper I-joists will perform better than shallower I-joists due to better tables on page 25.
deflection performance.
c. The depth of the floor decking influences performance with deeper
floor decking improving stiffness.
d. Appropriate strutting of the joists may increase the floor stiffness.
Consult Finnforest for advice (0800 00 44 44).
e. Correct bearing line and level is essential for in service performance.
f. When using joist hangers ensure the correct joist hanger matched to
joist type is used and that all nails are correctly specified and used.

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 KERTO-S (LVL) DESIGN VALUES

KERTO-S (LVL) BEAMS & LINTELS DESIGN PROPERTIES

KERTO-S (LVL) USED AS BEAM
Technical specifications, standards and dimensions.

Kerto-S (LVL) unites excellent technical performance with ease of use. Strength,
dimensional precision and stability are the essential qualities of Kerto-S (LVL). As
a beam it is the perfect choice whenever the requirements include long spans and
minimal deflection. Kerto-S (LVL) is also ideal for use as elements in roofs, floors
and walls such as purlins, beams, joists and lintels.
DESIGN

KERTO-S (LVL) SECTIONAL PROPERTIES

DEPTH BEAM AREA SECTION MODULUS SECOND MOMENT MOMENT SHEAR WEIGHT
WIDTH 102 mm2 ABOUT X-X 103 mm3 OF AREA CAPACITY CAPACITY KG/m
(mm) (mm) ABOUT X-X 104 mm4 KN-m KN

195 39 76 247 2410 5.06 11.15 3.88

45 88 285 2781 5.83 12.87 4.48
75 146 475 4634 9.72 21.45 7.46
90 176 570 5561 11.67 25.74 8.95
220 39 86 315 3461 6.35 12.58 4.38
45 99 363 3993 7.33 14.52 5.05
75 165 605 6655 12.21 24.20 8.42
90 198 726 7986 14.65 29.04 10.10
235 39 92 359 4218 7.19 13.44 4.67
45 106 414 4867 8.30 15.51 5.39
75 176 690 8111 13.83 25.85 8.99
90 212 828 9733 16.60 31.02 10.79
240 39 94 374 4493 7.48 13.73 4.77
45 108 432 5184 8.64 15.84 5.51
75 180 720 8640 14.39 26.40 9.18
90 216 864 10368 17.27 31.68 11.02
300 39* 117* 585* 8775* 11.41* 17.16* 5.97*
45 135 675 10125 13.16 19.80 6.89
75 225 1125 16875 21.94 33.00 11.48
90 270 1350 20250 26.33 39.60 13.77
350 39* 137* 796* 13934* 15.26* 20.02* 6.96*
45* 158* 919* 16078* 17.61* 23.10* 8.03*
75 263 1531 26797 29.35 38.50 13.39
90 315 1838 32156 35.22 46.20 16.07
400 39* 156* 1040* 20800* 19.64* 22.88* 7.96*
45* 180* 1200* 24000* 22.66* 26.40* 9.18*
75 300 2000 40000 37.77 44.00 15.30
90 360 2400 48000 45.33 52.80 18.36

* Use only as two or more ply beams.

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KERTO-S (LVL) PERMISSIBLE GRADE STRESSES
BENDING TENSION PARALLEL COMPRESSION SHEAR MODULAS OF MODULAS OF
AS A JOIST TO GRAIN PERPENDICULAR AS A JOIST ELASTICITY RIGIDITY
(Fb) N/mm2 (Ft) N/mm2 TO GRAIN (Fc) N/mm2 (Fv) N/mm2 (E) N/mm2 (G) N/mm2

19.5 13.5 3.2 2.2 13500 600

Permissible stresses are applicable to long term load duration

For further design information see Kerto LVL BBA Certificate No. 00/3717

KERTO-S (LVL) MINIMUM BEARINGS

MINIMUM - BEARING LENGTHS, mm
BEAM WIDTH REACTION (kN)
(mm) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

DESIGN
39 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 321
45 38 69 104 139 174 208 243 278
75 38 42 63 83 104 125 146 167
90 38 38 52 69 87 104 122 139

Notes:
1. Minimum allowable bearing length is 38mm for end bearings and 89mm for intermediate bearings.
For Masonary Construction see detail M9.
2. Table values are based on a support with an allowable bearing stress of 3.2 N/mm2.
If a lower strength support is used, appropriate bearing lengths must be calculated.
3. Lateral restraint must be provided at end bearings.

KERTO-S (LVL) PERMISSIBLE UNIFORM LOADS kN/m

DEPTH (mm) DEPTH (mm) DEPTH (mm) DEPTH (mm) DEPTH (mm) DEPTH (mm)
CLEAR 195 220 240 300 350 400
SPAN WIDTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) WIDTH (mm)
m 39 45 75 90 39 45 75 90 39 45 75 90 45 75 90 75 90 75 90
1.5 14.18 16.36 27.27 32.73 16.78 19.36 32.27 38.72 18.30 21.12 35.20 42.24 26.40 44.00 52.80 51.33 61.60 58.67 70.40
2 7.21 8.31 13.85 16.63 9.66 11.15 18.58 22.30 11.84 13.66 22.77 27.33 19.80 33.00 39.60 38.50 46.20 44.00 52.80
2.5 4.05 4.68 7.80 9.36 5.56 6.41 10.68 12.83 6.93 8.00 13.33 16.00 13.66 22.77 27.33 30.80 36.96 35.20 42.24
3 2.47 2.85 4.75 5.71 3.44 3.97 6.62 7.93 4.34 5.00 8.33 10.01 8.85 14.75 17.70 21.33 25.61 28.47 34.16
3.5 1.61 1.86 3.10 3.71 2.25 2.60 4.33 5.20 2.87 3.31 5.52 6.61 5.99 9.98 11.99 14.75 17.70 20.33 24.41
4 1.10 1.27 2.12 2.54 1.55 1.79 2.98 3.58 1.98 2.29 3.82 4.57 4.21 7.02 8.43 10.53 12.64 14.75 17.70
4.5 0.78 0.90 1.50 1.81 1.11 1.28 2.13 2.56 1.42 1.64 2.73 3.28 3.06 5.10 6.12 7.73 9.29 10.97 13.16
4.8 0.63 0.73 1.22 1.45 0.89 1.03 1.72 2.06 1.14 1.32 2.20 2.64 2.47 4.12 4.94 6.25 7.51 8.88 10.66
5 0.54 0.62 1.03 1.24 0.76 0.88 1.47 1.76 0.98 1.13 1.88 2.26 2.12 3.53 4.24 5.40 6.47 7.68 9.23
5.2 0.46 0.53 0.88 1.06 0.65 0.76 1.27 1.51 0.84 0.97 1.62 1.94 1.83 3.05 3.66 4.67 5.60 6.68 8.02
5.5 0.37 0.43 0.72 0.85 0.53 0.61 1.02 1.21 0.68 0.78 1.30 1.56 1.48 2.47 2.96 3.80 4.55 5.45 6.55
5.7 0.32 0.37 0.62 0.74 0.46 0.53 0.88 1.06 0.59 0.68 1.13 1.36 1.29 2.15 2.58 3.32 3.98 4.78 5.74
6 0.26 0.30 0.50 0.61 0.37 0.43 0.72 0.86 0.48 0.56 0.93 1.11 1.06 1.77 2.12 2.73 3.28 3.97 4.75

Notes:
1. Beam span is defined as clear span (between support points).
2. The tabulated values are loads (kN/m) that can be applied to the beam
in addition to the self weight of the beam.
3. Proper bearing must be provided. Bearing length must be checked for
support reaction with the minimum bearing table above.
4. To prevent buckling, lateral restraint is required on the compression
edge of Kerto-S beams at 600mm centres or closer. This restraint is
normally provided by decking and or framing members. Beams that are
not laterally supported at 600mm centres or less require special design.

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 KERTO-S (LVL) MULTIPLE PLY BEAMS
TOP LOADED
For a downstand beam with joists above, fix plys using TOP LOADED
3.35 x 90mm nails at 300mm c/c .
For discontinuous joists, if loads are not applied equally on each
ply, please refer to the table on side loaded beams.

TOP LOADED BEAM

ROWS OF NAILS AT 300 c/c DEPTH
2 <300
3 300 - 450
4 450 - 600
DESIGN

SIDE LOADED
SIDE LOADED
Joists applied to one or both sides of the beam. Select the suitable
nailing or bolting pattern from the table below for side loaded
beams, to suit applied load.

Side loads are not recommended for 180mm wide beams unless
applied equally to both beam faces.

SIDE LOADED

180mm wide beams

90mm wide beams 135mm wide beams
50mm 75mm 75mm
50mm 50mm 50mm

50mm 75mm 75mm

50mm 50mm
2 pieces 45mm 4 pieces 45mm 2 pieces 90mm
2 pieces 45mm 3 pieces 45mm 1 piece 45mm 1 piece 90mm
1 piece 90mm Detail D Detail E Detail F
Detail A Detail B Detail C
SIDE LOADS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR 180mm BEAMS (OR 4 PLY – 39mm)
UNLESS EQUALLY APPLIED TO BOTH FACES.

MAXIMUM TOTAL UNIFORM LOAD FROM EITHER SIDE FOR SIDE LOADED BEAMS (kN/m)
DETAIL 3.35ø x 75mm NAILS 3.75ø x 75mm NAILS 4.0ø x 75mm NAILS M12-4.6 GRADE BOLTS IN 2 ROWS
REF. 2 ROWS 3 ROWS 4 ROWS 2 ROWS 3 ROWS 4 ROWS 2 ROWS 3 ROWS 4 ROWS 600mm c/c 300mm c/c
Nails at 300mm c/c Nails at 300mm c/c Nails at 300mm c/c

A 5.35 8.02 10.69 6.16 9.24 12.32 6.44 9.66 12.88 10.02 20.04
B 4.01 6.02 8.02 4.62 6.93 9.24 4.83 7.25 9.66 6.85 13.70
C 4.01 6.02 8.02 4.62 6.93 9.24 4.83 7.25 9.66 12.16 24.34
D 3.56 5.35 7.13 4.11 6.16 8.21 4.29 6.44 8.58 10.40 20.80
E - - - - - - - - - 6.09 12.18
F - - - - - - - - - 19.77 39.55

1. All values are for long term load duration. Apply factors 1.12 and 1.25 3. 39mm Kerto-S (LVL) may be used in place of 45mm for details A,B
for medium (roof) and short term (wind) loads respectively. and E. When using multiple ply 39mm Kerto-S (LVL), 75mm long
2. Use spacing patterns above. nails may be used in place of 90mm long nails.

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KERTO-S (LVL) NAIL & BOLT SPACING

KERTO NAIL AND BOLT SPACING

300 300 300 300

50 50

150 75 75 75 75

50 50

4 Rows of Nails
2 Rows of Nails

600 or 300
300 300

DESIGN
100 100
equal equal

2 Rows of Bolts spaced at 600mm or 300mm

3 Rows of Nails centres, provide 36mm diameter x 3mm thick
washers under bolt head and nut. Bolts must
All measurements in mm not be countersunk.

KERTO-Q (LVL) RIMBOARD DESIGN VALUES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS
AND DIMENSIONS. KERTO-Q (LVL) RIMBOARD
The structure of Kerto-Q (LVL) improves the lateral bending
strength and stiffness of the panel, and increases the shear strength Kerto-Q Rimboard

when used as a beam. With cross bonded veneers, (one fifth of the
veneers are glued crosswise at 900) there is also an essential
reduction in dimensional variations in depth due to moisture.
Kerto-Q is the ideal choice for use as a rimboard with its strength,
straightness and dimensional stability.

Kerto-Q (LVL) rimboard is available in widths of 27, 33, 39, 45 &

Kerto-Q
69mm with depths to suit Finnjoist depths. Closure Panel

DIMENSIONAL VARIATIONS
EXPRESSED IN % FOR A MOISTURE
VARIATION OF 1% x MEASUREMENT (MM)

Length 0.01%
Depth 0.03 %
Thickness 0.24 %

For further design information see Kerto (LVL) BBA certificate No 00/3717
Example: A 240mm deep beam with a moisture change from 10% to 15% = a 5% change
∴ 5 x 240mm x 0.03% = 0.36mm increase in depth
KERTO-Q (LVL) PERMISSIBLE GRADE STRESSES
BENDING TENSION PARALLEL COMPRESSION SHEAR MODULUS OF MODULUS OF
AS A JOIST TO GRAIN PERPENDICULAR AS A JOIST ELASTICITY RIGIDITY
(Fb) N/mm2 (Ft) N/mm2 TO GRAIN (Fc) N/mm2 (Fv) N/mm2 (E) N/mm2 (G) N/mm2

13.2 8.9 5.2 2.3 9500 570

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 MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

FINNJOIST (FJI) ON LOAD BEARING MASONRY

M3 / M4

M10
M5

O
RT
M2 KE

O
RT
KE

M1

M7
INSTALLATION

M9

The following details are representations of the type of detailing for Finnframe floor construction when used within masonry walled
buildings. The building designer is responsible to ensure that details are appropriate for the end application. Please ensure all solid timber
used with Finnjoist is dried to the suitable Service Class level.

CAVITY WALL
M1 M2 RESTRAINT STRAP
INTERMEDIATE FLOORS (JOIST PARALLEL)

Installation note: Ensure bearings are
flat, level and that the joists are
vertical.
Minimum 38mm x 38mm perimeter 5 x 30mm galvanised
noggin for floor deck support. restraint straps to wall
Similar noggin may be required for designer’s spacing CROSS SECTION
ceiling edge support. Noggin to be
Solid blocking between
set 15mm to 25mm from wall.
joist and wall
Noggin fixed using Z clip.

Web stiffener
where specified Fill all voids with
dry mortar packing

25mm space between wall

and Finnjoist flange

Minimum 38mm x 97mm

For single leaf external wall 90mm minimum bearing for
construction use masonry hangers external walls Finnjoist must not
extend into cavity. Minimum 45mm
bearing for internal walls
timber blocking
Do not cut flange. Strap continuous through
38mm x 8mm deep slot in webs. Care is needed
to form slot.

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 MASONRY HANGER
M3 MASONRY HANGER M4 WITH RESTRAINT STRAP
(HANGER SUPPORT CONDITIONS WITH WALL
RESTRAINT STRAP)
Web stiffener Perimeter noggin for floor Note: Perimeter Packers to be wide enough to prevent
where specified deck support. See M1 noggin required. clash of strap and hanger
See M1

Wall restraint may be Approved masonry hanger * Strap spacing as required by Twisted offset restraint strap placed along
required as per building building regulations or designer side of Finnjoist. Restraint strap to be
regulations or building * This detail is not required with positioned at centre of uncut block or brick
designers recommendations restraint type hangers

M5 INTERNAL WALL M6* INTERNAL WALL

(NO MASONRY WALL ABOVE) (MASONRY WALL ABOVE)

Internal full height blocking for non Note: 89mm bearing for continuous
load bearing or timber load bearing Finnjoist over wall. Wall bearing to be
wall above. Kerto may be used where flat and appropriate block/brick strength.
required by design Fill all voids with dry mortar packing

Note: 89mm bearing for continuous

Finnjoist over wall. Wall bearing to be
flat and appropriate block/brick strength

INSTALLATION
Web stiffener where specified Web stiffener where
specified

M7 STEEL BEAM M8* MASONRY PARTY WALLS

(JOIST HANGER/BLOCKING TO SUIT DESIGN)

Timber bearing plate flush with wall Web stiffener Note:

faces/flange of beam, as appropriate where specified Perimeter noggin
required. See M1

Wall restraint may

be required as per
building
regulations or
building designers
recommendations
Packer to be specified by
* Hanger may be shot fired to steel - steel I-beams designer
see hanger manufacturers literature
for details

M9 KERTO-S (LVL) ON CAVITY WALL M10 MASONRY HANGER

90mm mimimun bearing Minimum 38mm by Perimeter noggin for floor deck
for external walls. Kerto 38mm perimeter noggin support. See M1
beam must not extend for floor deck support.
into the cavity Similar noggin may be
required for ceiling edge Wall restraint may be
support. Noggin to be required as per building
set 15mm to 25mm from regulations or building
Installation Note: wall. Noggin fixed using designers recommendations
Ensure bearings Z clip
are flat, level and
Fill all voids with dry
the beam is vertical Approved Top Flange
mortar packing
masonry hanger

* Not illustrated

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 TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

FINNJOIST (FJI) ON LOAD BEARING TIMBER FRAME

TF4

TF5

O
RT
KE TF1

KE
RT
O
INSTALLATION

TF2
TF3

The following details are representations of the type of detailing for Finnframe floor construction when used within platform timber
frame buildings. The building designer is responsible to ensure that details are appropriate for the end application.

KERTO-Q RIMBEAM KERTO-Q RIMBEAM

TF1 TF2
PERPENDICULAR TO JOISTS PARALLEL TO JOISTS

Fix Kerto rimboard to each A B C

Finnjoist, useing one 3.35 x
65mm nail per flange Kerto of Finnjoist can be
used as blocking. Check
Load bearing wall
for fire resistance
Kerto rimboard requirements

If fire resistance is
required incoming I joist Preferred option Thermal insulation
web to be filled with using plasterboard and fire requirements
timber that extends a runner to building designers
minimum 50mm from the specification
solid blocking
Minimum bearing of 45mm Ensure rimboard is
tied to floor zone by
Skew nail Kerto rimbeam to decking to building Where 27mm rimboard
wallplate using 3.75 x 75mm at designers details is used in details A or C
Note: 150mm centres nailed from additional stability
outside of building Where decking blocks required at
Fire resistance detailing may be expansion gap is
required - Consult technical support 600mm centres
required alternative
support is required

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 LOAD BEARING INTERNAL
TF3 CANTILEVER JOIST CONDITION TF4 WALL ABOVE
(ALIGNED OVER WALL BELOW - SEE TF1)
Kerto Finnjoist or Kerto blocking Web stiffener may
closure panel be required

To 89mm minimum
de joist
sig Web stiffener or side bearing support Finnjoist blocking
n
reinforcement may be or Kerto-Q if design
required on each side requires additional
Consult technical support of Finnjoist strength/fire
for further information robustness

TF5 COMPRESSION BLOCK TF6* PARTY WALLS

(FOR HIGH LOADS CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT)

Min 33mm
Kerto rimboard
Kerto rimboard Finnjoist Min 45mm Min 45mm
bearing as Kerto blocking Kerto blocking
normal
Solid packer to
fullvoid blocking
between Finnjoist
Solid block or cripple and blocking

INSTALLATION
studs to full height of Finnjoist Perpendicular Finnjoist Parallel
floor zone
(Insulation/timber frame detailing omitted for clarity)
(Plasterboard to regulation requirements)

TYPICAL FINNJOIST TO
TF7* DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE TF8*
SUPPORT NAILING
Kerto rimboard
Kerto Ring Beam At each side of
Finnjoist nail one
Drive nails at 3.35mm x 65mm.
an angle Ensure at least
40mm from end
Joist hanger
to avoid splitting

Finnjoist Perpendicular Finnjoist Parallel

Alternative party wall option

(Typical disproportionate collapse detail)

TF9 WINDOW/DOOR LINTEL DETAIL

Finnjoist
Provide adequate
bearing

Kerto rimboard

Kerto-S Lintel

* Not illustrated

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 GENERAL FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

G5

KE
RT
O G4

G1

KE
RT
O

KE
RT
O

G2
INSTALLATION

G3

The following details are general detailing and construction representations for Finnjoist used as the structural members in floors.
The building designer is responsible to ensure that details are appropriate for the end application. Please ensure all solid timber used with
Finnjoist is dried to the suitable Service Class level.

NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITION NON-LOAD BEARING

G1 WALL PERPENDICULAR AND G2 PARTITION WALL PARALLEL -
SUPPORTED BY JOISTS SUPPORTED BY JOISTS

Floor decking Non-load bearing wall Floor decking Non-load bearing wall
max 0.80kN/m max 0.80kN/m

The designer is Option:

responsible for ensuring Additional joist may be Minimum 35 x 89mm
the joist design is used under wall noggin at 600mm c/c.
adequate to support the Use Z clip hangers
wall. See span tables

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 G3 KERTO TO KERTO TRIMMERS G4 FINNJOIST TO KERTO TRIMMER

Kerto-S trimmer

Solid trimmer to
solid trimmer

Top fix or face fix hanger

Face fix or top fix
joist hanger

FINNJOIST TO FINNJOIST FINNJOIST TO FINNJOIST

G5 G6
(DOUBLE JOISTS) JUNCTION

Backer block install tight Backer block install tight

to top flange for top Finnjoist to top flange for top
hung hanger attach with hung hanger attach with
12-3.75 x 75mm nails. 12-3.75 x 75mm nails.
Backer block to be a Finnjoist Backer block to be a
minimum 250mm wide minimum 250mm wide
Filler block (tight with top
flange) attach with
16 - 3.75 x 75mm nails, Face fix or top fix

INSTALLATION
clenched from each side. joist hanger
Use 16 - 4.00 x 90mm
nails for FJI 89 Series.
For reduced installation costs use G3/G4 For reduced installation costs use G3/G4

BACKER BLOCK & WEB STIFFENER TABLE

Joist Series
TYPICAL FINNJOIST WEB Depth FJI 38 FJI 45 FJI 58 FJI 89
All backer blocks to be min.
G7 250 mm wide
STIFFENING DETAIL 195 12 x 110 18 x 110 22 x 110 38 x 110
All web stiffeners to be min.
220 12 x 130 18 x 130 22 x 130 38 x 130
235 12 x 150 18 x 150 22 x 150 38 x 150 100 mm wide
240 12 x 150 18 x 150 22 x 150 38 x 150 Use Structural ply or OSB to
Ensure gap at top for end 300 12 x 210 18 x 210 22 x 210 38 x 210
bearing or bottom for top BS5268
350 12 x 260 18 x 260 22 x 260 38 x 260
25mm load application. 400 12 x 310 18 x 310 22 x 310 38 x 310
5mm min, 20mm maximum

3-3.35 x 75mm
FILLER BLOCK TABLE
nails, clenched Joist Series Filler block Filler block to be positioned
Depth FJI 38 FJI 45 FJI 58 FJI 89 length centrally at hanger

25mm Refer to web-stiffener 195 28 x 110 38 x 110 47 x 110 79 x 110 2400

table for stiffener 220 28 x 130 38 x 130 47 x 130 79 x 130 2400
dimensions 235 28 x 150 38 x 150 47 x 150 79 x 150 2400
Ensure tight fit 240 28 x 150 38 x 150 47 x 150 79 x 150 2400
300 28 x 210 38 x 210 47 x 210 79 x 210 2400
350 28 x 260 38 x 260 47 x 260 79 x 260 3000
400 28 x 310 38 x 310 47 x 310 79 x 310 3000

G8 WOOD COLUMN G9 STEEL COLUMN

Framing details such as joists Framing details such as joists

and decking must be provided and decking must be provided
to prevent beam from twisting to prevent beam from twisting
or rotating at support or rotating at support

Provide adequate Kerto-S beam Provide adequate Kerto-S beam

bearing length bearing length

Post or column cap Post or column cap

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 TEMPORARY ERECTION BRACING SYSTEM

TEMPORARY ERECTION BRACING SYSTEM

1.2
m
Temporary Stability
Blocking

Diagonal Bracing (19 x 89mm)

(see below)

Longitudinal Bracing (19 x 89mm)

(see below)

Temporary Stability
Blocking x
ma
m
2.4

x
ma
m
2.4
INSTALLATION

Joists are unstable until laterally braced! Do not allow workers or construction loads on
These instructions are offered as general recommendations unbraced joists!
and in some instances other and/or additional precautions (These details may also be used with timber
may be necessary. frame construction.)
Erection and bracing procedures and the workers safety are
the responsibility of the builder.

LONGITUDINAL BRACING TEMPORARY STABILITY BLOCKING

1. Use at least 19 x 89mm bracing members nailed to each
Finnjoist with two 3.35 x 65mm nails. Use long pieces, not
short lengths. Lap the ends to keep a continuous line of
bracing.
2. Braces are required at the ends of each joist and at interior
supports of continuous joists. Keep the braces parallel and
a maximum of 2.4m apart. Longitudinal braces must be
tied to a diagonally braced and blocked system at one end
of each joist run or joist bay.
3. Additional braces and blocking systems may be required
e.g. around stairwell openings.
DIAGONAL BRACING
1. Use at least 19 x 89mm bracing members nailed to each
Finnjoist with two 3.35 x 65mm nails. Use continuous
pieces.
2. Diagonal braces must be installed at one end of each joist
run or joist bay. In long joist runs install additional
diagonal bracing systems at not more than 15.0m spacing.
3. Diagonal bracing must be fixed to a minimum of 3 joists
to cover a distance of at least 1.2m.
1. Temporary stability blocking should be a minimum cross
section of 38 x 125mm solid timber. Fasten with at least
two 3.35 x 65mm nails at each end. Alternatively the
required permanent blocking may be fitted e.g. for
cantilever joists (see Finnjoist Installation details).
2. Blocking should be cut accurately to length with square
ends to maintain Finnjoist centres.
3. Blocking must be fixed between at least 3 joists or to cover
a minimum distance of 1.2m.
4. Blocking must be installed at the supports of Finnjoist
including interior supports of continuous joists where the
overall length of the Finnjoist exceeds 6.0m.
5. Blocking must be installed at one end of each joist run or
joist bay. In long joist runs install additional blocking
systems (Temporary stability blocking and diagonal
bracing) at not more than 10m spacing.

FinnFrame
HOLE CONSTRUCTION

FINNJOIST (FJI) ROUND HOLE CHART

Closest distance from inside face of bearing to edge of hole (mm)
JOIST MAX DIAMETER OF ROUND HOLE
DEPTH SERIES (mm)
(mm) 38 50 75 100 125 150 175 FINNJOIST (FJI) WEB HOLES
195 FJI 38 680 1550 1975
Minimum distance between Do not cut holes greater than
FJI 45 300 1510 2085
holes must be twice the width 38mm in a cantilever
FJI 58 300 1365 2140 of the largest adjacent hole
FJI 89 300 300 1840
220 FJI 38 415 1635 2210 2195
FJI 45 300 1555 2225 2295
FJI 58 300 1340 2185 2435
FJI 89 300 600 1960 2420
235 FJI 38 300 1180 1945 2130
FJI 45 300 1500 2265 2405 2395
FJI 58 300 1260 2200 2520 2525
FJI 89 300 650 2015 2470 2735
240 FJI 38 300 1120 1935 2150 Refer to Round Hole Chart for Refer to Rectangular Hole
FJI 45 300 11395 2220 2410 2395 minimum distance between the Chart for minimum distance
inside edge of the bearing and between the inside edge of the
FJI 58 300 1265 2235 2560 2575
the edge of the hole bearing and the edge of the
FJI 89 300 645 2030 2490 2745 hole
300 FJI 38 300 300 1240 1785 2005 2105
FJI 45 300 300 1770 2275 2480 2530
FJI 58 300 300 2090 2615 2840 2895
FJI 89 300 300 2045 2680 2970 3135 3220 Notes for Finnjoist:
350 FJI 38 300 305 305 1300 1710 1. Cut holes carefully. DO NOT over-cut. DO NOT cut flanges.
FJI 45 300 305 830 1810 2190
ROUND CORNERS OF RECTANGULAR HOLES WHEN POSSIBLE.
FJI 58 300 305 1755 2600 2950 3120 3165
FJI 89 300 510 1645 2590 3015 3240 3365 2. Holes must not be closer than 12mm from I joist flange.
400 FJI 38 300 355 355 660 1390 3. For rectangular holes, avoid over-cutting the corners. Slightly rounding
FJI 45 300 355 355 1115 1785 2110

INSTALLATION
the corners is recommended. Starting the rectangular hole by drilling a
FJI 58 300 355 560 2130 2710 2995 3150
FJI 89 300 795 955 2405 3025 3350 3530 small diameter hole in each of the four corners, and then making the
cuts between the holes, will minimise damage to I joist.
4. Do not use knockouts or place holes closer than 300mm from
intermediate bearings.
FINNJOIST (FJI) RECTANGULAR HOLE CHART
5. Do not cut holes larger than 38mm in a cantilever.
Closest distance from inside face of bearing to edge of hole (mm) 6. The length of uncut web between holes must be at least twice the length
MAX HEIGHT & WIDTH OF RECTANGULAR HOLE of the longest adjacent hole dimension.
JOIST
DEPTH SERIES (mm) 7. Pre-punched knockouts may be ignored when calculating distances
(mm) 38 50 75 100 125 150 175 between holes.
8. Hole locations and sizes are based on uniformly loaded I joists and may
195 FJI 38 955 1650 1975
FJI 45 760 11625 2085 be used with any of the tables in this brochure. For other conditions,
FJI 58 300 1525 2215 contact your Finnforest engineered wood products distributor.
FJI 89 300 575 1990
220 FJI 38 840 1745 2210 2195
FJI 45 600 1685 2285 2295
FJI 58 300 1510 2260 2435 KERTO (LVL) HOLES
FJI 89 300 915 2085 2510
235 FJI 38 300 1330 2005 2130
FJI 45 300 1650 2330 2405 In accordance with BS 5268
FJI 58 300 1445 2280 2535 2525
Holes spaced apart by at
FJI 89 300 940 2130 2550 2780
least 3 times hole diameter
240 FJI 38 300 1275 1995 2150
FJI 45 300 1555 2285 2410 100mm minimum between
FJI 58 300 1455 2315 2585 2575 holes and notches
FJI 89 300 935 2145 2570 2815 D
300 FJI 38 300 300 1355 1845 2040
0.2
FJI 45 300 300 1880 2335 2520 0.0 5 x
7 x Spa
FJI 58 300 500 2205 2680 2885 2895 Sp n
FJI 89 300 325 2180 2760 3030 3180 3220 an
350 FJI 38 305 305 385 1395
FJI 45 305 305 1040 1905 2245 Maximum hole
Diameter D/4
FJI 58 305 305 1935 2690 3010 3165 3165
FJI 89 515 510 1840 2700 3085 3290 3405 Maximum
0
0.4 .25 x Notch Depth
400 FJI 38 355 355 355 825 1480 x S Sp D/8
FJI 45 355 355 355 1270 1870 2165 pa an
n
FJI 58 355 355 925 2275 2795 3050 3190
FJI 89 800 795 1255 2555 3120 3415 3580

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 CULLEN HANGERS

TOP FIX

JOIST SINGLE JOIST DOUBLE JOIST

DEPTH SERIES
(mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 FJI 38 TFI 39/195 3.94 TFI 78/195 6.90

FJI 45 TFI 46/195 4.32 TFI 92/195 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/195 4.60 MTFI 122/195 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/195 4.75 MTFI 183/195 5.41
220 FJI 38 TFI 39/220 3.94 TFI 78/220 6.90
FJI 45 TFI 46/220 4.66 TFI 92/220 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/220 5.34 MTFI 122/220 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/220 5.51 MTFI 183/220 5.41
235 FJI 38 TFI 39/235 3.94 TFI 78/235 6.90
FJI 45 TFI 46/235 4.66 TFI 92/235 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/235 5.72 MTFI 122/235 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/235 5.91 MTFI 183/235 5.41
240 FJI 38 TFI 39/240 3.94 TFI 78/240 6.90
FJI 45 TFI 46/240 4.66 TFI 92/240 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/240 5.81 MTFI 122/240 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/240 6.00 MTFI 183/240 5.41
300 FJI 38 TFI 39/300 3.94 TFI 78/300 6.90
FJI 45 TFI 46/300 4.66 TFI 92/300 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/300 6.01 MTFI 122/300 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/300 6.88 MTFI 183/300 5.41
350 FJI 45 TFI 46/350 4.66 TFI 92/350 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/350 6.01 MTFI 122/350 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/350 6.90 MTFI 183/350 5.41
400 FJI 45 TFI 46/400 4.66 TFI 92/400 6.90
FJI 58 TFI 61/400 6.01 MTFI 122/400 5.41
FJI 89 TFI 92/400 6.90 MTFI 183/400 5.41
HANGERS

Please refer to general notes Page 29

TFI MTFI FFI

FinnFrame
FACE FIX

JOIST SINGLE JOIST DOUBLE JOIST

DEPTH SERIES
(mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 FJI 38 FFI 39/195 4.17 FFI 78/195 7.59

FJI 45 FFI 46/195 4.20 FFI 92/195 7.59
FJI 58 FFI 61/195 4.20 FF1 122/195 7.59
FJI 89 FFI 92/195 4.20 FFI 183/195 7.59
220 FJI 38 FFI 39/220 4.83 FFI 78/220 7.59
FJI 45 FFI 46/220 5.01 FFI 92/220 7.59
FJI 58 FFI 61/220 5.34 FF1 122/220 7.59
FJI 89 FFI 92/220 5.51 FFI 183/220 7.59
235 FJI 38 FFI 39/235 5.19 FFI 78/235 9.64
FJI 45 FFI 46/235 5.37 FFI 92/235 9.64
FJI 58 FFI 61/235 5.72 FF1 122/235 9.64
FJI 89 FFI 92/235 5.91 FFI 183/235 9.64
240 FJI 38 FFI 39/240 5.27 FFI 78/240 9.64
FJI 45 FFI 46/240 5.46 FFI 92/240 9.64
FJI 58 FFI 61/240 5.81 FF1 122/240 9.64
FJI 89 FFI 92/240 6.00 FFI 183/240 9.64
300 FJI 38 FFI 39/300 6.03 FFI 78/300 10.23
FJI 45 FFI 46/300 6.25 FFI 92/300 10.23
FJI 58 FFI 61/300 6.66 FF1 122/300 10.23
FJI 89 FFI 92/300 6.88 FFI 183/300 10.23
350 FJI 45 FFI 46/350 6.62 FFI 92/350 11.46
FJI 58 FFI 61/350 7.05 FF1 122/350 11.46
FJI 89 FFI 92/350 7.28 FFI 183/350 11.46
400 FJI 45 FFI 46/400 7.69 FFI 92/400 12.69
FJI 58 FFI 61/400 8.19 FF1 122/400 12.69
FJI 89 FFI 92/400 8.46 FFI 183/400 12.69

HANGERS
Please refer to general notes Page 29

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 CULLEN HANGERS

MASONRY

JOIST SINGLE JOIST DOUBLE JOIST

DEPTH SERIES
(mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 FJI 38 JHI 39/195 4.17 MJHI 78/195 8.33

FJI 45 JHI 46/195 4.32 MJHI 92/195 8.64
FJI 58 JHI 61/195 4.60 MJHI 122/195 9.20
FJI 89 JHI 92/195 4.75 MJHI 183/195 9.50
220 FJI 38 JHI 39/220 4.83 MJHI 78/220 9.67
FJI 45 JHI 46/220 5.01 MJHI 92/220 10.02
FJI 58 JHI 61/220 5.34 MJHI 122/220 10.67
FJI 89 JHI 92/220 5.51 MJHI 183/220 11.02
235 FJI 38 JHI 39/235 5.19 MJHI 78/235 10.37
FJI 45 JHI 46/235 5.37 MJHI 92/235 10.55
FJI 58 JHI 61/235 5.72 MJHI 122/235 10.83
FJI 89 JHI 92/235 5.91 MJHI 183/235 11.38
240 FJI 38 JHI 39/240 5.27 MJHI 78/240 10.43
FJI 45 JHI 46/240 5.46 MJHI 92/240 10.55
FJI 58 JHI 61/240 5.81 MJHI 122/240 10.83
FJI 89 JHI 92/240 6.00 MJHI 183/240 11.38
300 FJI 38 JHI 39/300 5.80 MJHI 78/300 10.43
FJI 45 JHI 46/300 6.25 MJHI 92/300 10.55
FJI 58 JHI 61/300 6.66 MJHI 122/300 10.83
FJI 89 JHI 92/300 6.88 MJHI 183/300 11.38
350 FJI 45 JHI 46/350 6.62 MJHI 92/350 10.55
FJI 58 JHI 61/350 7.05 MJHI 122/350 10.83
FJI 89 JHI 92/350 7.28 MJHI 183/350 11.38
400 FJI 45 JHI 46/400 6.75 MJHI 92/400 10.55
FJI 58 JHI 61/400 7.54 MJHI 122/400 10.83
FJI 89 JHI 92/400 7.54 MJHI 183/400 11.38
HANGERS

Please refer to general notes Page 29

JHI MJHI FMH

FinnFrame
KERTO (LVL)

TOP FLANGE FACE MOUNT TIMBER TO MASONRY

JOIST BEAM TIMBER TO TIMBER TIMBER TO TIMBER
DEPTH WIDTH
(mm) (mm)
HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 39 TFI 39/195 6.90 FFI 39/195 6.91 MJHI 39/195 10.30
45 TFI 46/195 6.90 FFI 46/195 6.91 MJHI 46/195 10.30
75 TFI 78/195 6.90 FFI 78/195 7.59 MJHI 78/195 10.30
39 (2) TFI 78/195 6.90 FFI 78/195 7.59 MJHI 78/195 10.30
90 TFI 92/195 6.90 FFI 92/195 7.59 MJHI 92/195 10.30
220 39 TFI 39/220 6.90 FFI 39/220 6.91 MJHI 39/220 10.30
45 TFI 46/220 6.90 FFI 46/220 6.91 MJHI 46/220 10.30
75 TFI 78/220 6.90 FFI 78/220 7.59 MJHI 78/220 10.30
39 (2) TFI 78/220 6.90 FFI 78/220 7.59 MJHI 78/220 10.30
90 TFI 92/220 6.90 FFI 92/220 7.59 MJHI 92/220 10.30
235 39 TFI 39/235 6.90 FFI 39/235 7.59 MJHI 39/235 10.30
45 TFI 46/235 6.90 FFI 46/235 9.64 MJHI 46/235 10.30
75 TFI 78/235 6.90 FFI 78/235 9.64 MJHI 78/235 10.30
39 (2) TFI 78/235 6.90 FFI 78/235 9.64 MJHI 78/235 10.30
90 TFI 92/235 6.90 FFI 92/235 9.64 MJHI 92/235 10.30
240 39 TFI 39/240 6.90 FFI 39/235 8.27 MJHI 39/240 10.30
45 TFI 46/240 6.90 FFI 46/235 9.64 MJHI 46/240 10.30
75 TFI 78/240 6.90 FFI 78/235 9.64 MJHI 78/240 10.30
39 (2) TFI 78/240 6.90 FFI 78/235 9.64 MJHI 78/240 10.30
90 TFI 92/240 6.90 FFI 92/235 9.64 MJHI 92/240 10.30
300 39 TFI 39/300 6.90 FFI 39/300 10.23 FMH 39/300 15.20
45 TFI 46/300 6.90 FFI 46/300 10.23 FMH 46/300 15.20
75 TFI 78/300 6.90 FFI 78/300 10.23 FMH 78/300 15.20
39 (2) TFI 78/300 6.90 FFI 78/300 10.23 FMH 78/300 15.20
90 TFI 92/300 6.90 FFI 92/300 10.23 FMH 92/300 15.20
350 45 TFI 46/350 6.90 FFI 46/350 11.46 FMH 46/350 15.20
75 TFI 78/350 6.90 FFI 78/350 11.46 FMH 78/350 15.20

HANGERS
39 (2) TFI 78/350 6.90 FFI 78/350 11.46 FMH 78/350 15.20
90 TFI 92/350 6.90 FFI 92/350 11.46 FMH 92/350 15.20
400 45 TFI 46/400 6.90 FFI 46/400 12.69 FMH 46/400 15.20
75 TFI 78/400 6.90 FFI 78/400 12.69 FMH 78/400 15.20
39 (2) TFI 78/400 6.90 FFI 78/400 12.69 FMH 78/400 15.20
90 TFI 92/400 6.90 FFI 92/400 12.69 FMH 92/400 15.20
Please refer to general notes

GENERAL NOTES
1. Safe working loads are for Service Class 1.
2. Masonry loads are based on 3.5 N/mm2 blockwork.
3. Safe working loads are the lesser of hanger (Long Term)
capacity or joist capacity.
4. All nails used are 3.75 Ø X 30mm sherardised square
twist nails.
5. Contact Cullen for more information and special hangers.

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 SIMPSON HANGERS

TOP FLANGE TIMBER-TO-TIMBER

JOIST SINGLE JOIST DOUBLE JOIST

DEPTH SERIES
(mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 FJI 38 IT 194/40 3.94 LBV 195/78 5.47

FJI 45 IT 194/47 4.32 LBV 195/92 5.47
FJI 58 IT 194/60 4.60 LBV 195/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 194/91 4.67 WPI 195/180 9.00
220 FJI 38 IT 219/40 3.94 LBV 220/78 5.47
FJI 45 IT 219/47 4.66 LBV 220/92 5.47
FJI 58 IT 219/60 4.67 LBV 220/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 219/91 4.67 WPI 220/180 9.00
235 FJI 38 IT 234/40 3.94 LBV 235/78 5.47
FJI 45 IT 234/47 4.66 LBV 235/92 5.47
FJI 58 IT 234/60 4.67 LBV 235/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 234/91 4.67 WPI 235/180 9.00
240 FJI 38 IT 239/40 3.94 MIT 29.5-2 5.47
FJI 45 IT 239/47 4.66 MIT 49.5 5.47
FJI 58 IT 239/60 4.67 LBV 240/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 239/91 4.67 WPI 240/180 9.00
300 FJI 38 IT 299/40 3.94 MIT 211.88-2 5.47
FJI 45 IT 299/47 4.66 MIT 411.88 5.47
FJI 58 IT 299/60 4.67 LBV 300/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 299/91 4.67 WPI 300/180 9.00
350 FJI 45 IT 349/47 3.94 LBV 350/92 5.47
FJI 58 IT 349/60 4.66 LBV 350/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 349/91 4.67 WP I 350/180 9.00
400 FJI 45 IT 399/47 4.67 LBV 400/92 5.47
FJI 58 IT 399/60 4.67 LBV 400/118 5.47
FJI 89 IT 399/91 4.67 WPI 400/180 9.00
HANGERS

Please refer to general notes Page 33

IT Hanger LBV Hanger MIT Hanger

FinnFrame
FACE FIX TIMBER TO TIMBER

JOIST SINGLE JOIST DOUBLE JOIST

DEPTH SERIES
(mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 FJI 38 IU 192/40 2.60 MIU 192/78 4.40

FJI 45 IU 192/47 2.60 MIU 192/92 4.40
FJI 58 IU 192/60 2.60 MIU 192/118 4.40
FJI 89 IU 192/91 2.60 HU 480/180 4.40
220 FJI 38 IU 217/40 3.50 MIU 217/78 6.10
FJI 45 IU 217/47 3.50 MIU 217/92 6.10
FJI 58 IU 217/60 3.50 MIU 217/118 6.10
FJI 89 IU 217/91 3.50 HU 480/180 4.40
235 FJI 38 IU 217/40 3.50 MIU 217/78 6.10
FJI 45 IU 217/47 3.50 MIU 217/92 6.10
FJI 58 IU 217/60 3.50 MIU 217/118 6.10
FJI 89 IU 217/91 3.50 HU 410-2 6.10
240 FJI 38 IU 217/40 3.50 MIU 217/78 6.10
FJI 45 IU 217/47 3.50 MIU 217/92 6.10
FJI 58 IU 217/60 3.50 MIU 217/118 6.10
FJI 89 IU 217/91 3.50 HU 410-2 6.10
300 FJI 38 IU 280/40 3.90 MIU 280/78 7.00
FJI 45 IU 280/47 4.40 MIU 280/92 7.00
FJI 58 IU 280/60 4.40 MIU 280/118 7.00
FJI 89 IU 280/91 4.40 HU 412-2 7.00
350 FJI 45 IU 330/47 4.70 MIU 330/92 7.90
FJI 58 IU 330/60 5.20 MIU 330/118 7.90
FJI 89 IU 330/91 5.20 HU 412-2 7.00
400 FJI 45 IU 380/47 4.70 MIU 380/92 8.70
FJI 58 IU 380/60 6.00 MIU 380/118 8.70
FJI 89 IU 380/91 7.00 HU 414-2 8.70

HANGERS
Please refer to general notes Page 33

WPI Hanger IU Hanger MIU Hanger

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 SIMPSON HANGERS

TIMBER TO MASONRY

JOIST SINGLE JOIST DOUBLE JOIST

DEPTH SERIES
(mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 FJI 38 JHMI 195/40 4.17 HJHMI 195/78* 9.54

FJI 45 JHMI 195/45 4.32 HJHMI 195/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 195/60 4.60 HJHMI 195/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 195/90* 4.75 HJHMI 195/360* 9.54
220 FJI 38 JHMI 220/40 4.83 HJHMI 220/78* 9.54
FJI 45 JHMI 220/45 5.01 HJHMI 220/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 220/60 5.17 HJHMI 220/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 220/90* 5.51 HJHMI 220/360* 9.54
235 FJI 38 JHMI 235/40 5.04 HJHMI 235/78* 9.54
FJI 45 JHMI 235/45 5.17 HJHMI 235/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 235/60 5.17 HJHMI 235/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 235/90* 5.91 HJHMI 235/360* 9.54
240 FJI 38 JHMI 240/40 5.04 HJHMI 240/78* 9.54
FJI 45 JHMI 240/45 5.17 HJHMI 240/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 240/60 5.17 HJHMI 240/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 240/90* 6.00 HJHMI 240/360* 9.54
300 FJI 38 JHMI 300/40 5.04 HJHMI 300/78* 9.54
FJI 45 JHMI 300/45 5.17 HJHMI 300/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 300/60 5.17 HJHMI 300/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 300/90* 6.88 HJHMI 300/360* 9.54
350 FJI 45 JHMI 350/45 5.17 HJHMI 350/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 350/60 5.17 HJHMI 350/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 350/90* 7.28 HJHMI 350/180* 9.54
400 FJI 45 JHMI 400/45 5.17 HJHMI 400/90* 9.54
FJI 58 JHMI 400/60 5.17 HJHMI 400/120* 9.54
FJI 89 HJHMI 400/90* 8.46 HJHMI 400/180* 9.54
HANGERS

Please refer to general notes Page 33

HU Hanger JHMI Hanger

FinnFrame
KERTO (LVL)

TOP FLANGE FACE MOUNT

JOIST BEAM TIMBER TO TIMBER TIMBER TO TIMBER TIMBER TO MASONRY
DEPTH WIDTH
(mm) (mm) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN) HANGER CODE LOAD (kN)

195 39 LBV 195/40 5.47 HU 210 3.50 JHMI 195/40 5.17

45 LBV 195/46 5.47 HU 7 5.20 JHMI 195/45 5.17
78 LBV 195/78 5.47 HU 380/75 7.90 HJHMI 195/78 9.54
90 WPI 195/92 9.00 HU 48 4.40 HJHMI 195/90* 9.54
220 39 LBV 220/40 5.47 HU 210 3.50 JHMI 220/40 5.17
45 LBV 220/46 5.47 HU 7 5.20 JHMI 220/45 5.17
78 LBV 220/78 5.47 HU 500/75 13.10 HJHMI 220/78* 9.54
90 WPI 220/92 9.00 HU 410 6.10 HJHMI 220/90* 9.54
235 39 LBV 235/40 5.47 HU 212 4.40 JHMI 235/40 5.17
45 LBV 235/46 5.47 HU 9 7.90 JHMI 235/45 5.17
78 LBV 235/78 5.47 HU 500/75 13.10 HJHMI 235/78* 9.54
90 WPI 235/92 9.00 HU 410 6.10 HJHMI 235/90* 9.54
240 39 LBV 240/40 5.47 HU 212 4.40 JHMI 240/40 5.17
45 LBV 240/46 5.47 HU 9 7.90 JHMI 240/45 5.17
78 LBV 240/78 5.47 HU 500/75 13.10 HJHMI 240/78* 9.54
90 WPI 240/92 9.00 HU 410 6.10 HJHMI 240/90* 9.54
300 39 LBV 300/40 5.47 HU 214 5.20 JHMI 300/40 5.17
45 LBV 300/46 5.47 HU 11 9.60 JHMI 300/45 5.17
78 LBV 300/78 5.47 HU 620/75 17.50 HJHMI 300/78* 9.54
90 WPI 300/92 9.00 HU 412 7.00 HJHMI 300/90* 9.54
350 45 LBV 350/46 5.47 HU 14 12.20 JHMI 350/45 5.17
78 LBV 350/78 5.47 HU 620/75 17.50 HJHMI 350/78* 9.54
90 WPI 350/92 9.00 HU 414 7.90 HJHMI 350/90* 9.54
400 45 LBV 400/46 5.47 HU 14 12.20 JHMI 400/45 5.17
78 LBV 400/78 5.47 HU 620/75 17.50 HJHMI 400/78* 9.54
90 WPI 400/92 9.00 HU 416 8.70 HJHMI 400/90* 9.54

HANGERS
Please refer to general notes

GENERAL NOTES
1. Darker shaded hangers require web stiffeners at joist ends. Web 6. Header thickness should be suffcient to ensure min nail penetration
stiffeners may also be required for non-shaded hangers by I Joist and prevent splitting.
manufacturer. 7. THAI hangers require a minimum of 4 top and 2 face nails installed.
2. All I Joists that are used as headers require a backer block on each A single 38mm wide, 45mm wide or 58mm wide joist is not suitable
side of the I Joist. as a header for THAI hangers.
3. Top flange hanger configuration and thickness of top flange need to THAI hangers require a minimum header width of 65mm for top
be considered for flush frame conditions. All protruding nails should flange applications.
be clinched. 8. HU style skewed hangers available on request.
4. Hanger height less than 60% of joist height has the potential for joist 9. THAI-2 must be factory ordered for hanger width needed.
rotation to occur. 10. Use 3.75 x 32mm Square Twist nails. Use 4.0 x 90mm joist nails with
5. All loads assume hangers are supported by an I joist apart from hangers marked *.
masonry hangers which assume 3.5N/mm2 blocks. 11. Contact Simpson Stong-Tie for special hangers.

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 SOUND TRANSMISSION

SOUND DEFINITIONS

AIRBORNE
Airborne sounds are audible noises such as: talking, music,
television etc. Airborne sound insulation of party floors and
walls is measured as the difference between the noise source
in one dwelling and the noise received in the adjacent
dwelling. The higher the airborne sound value, the better the
airborne sound insulation.
IMPACT
Impact sounds are sound transmissions produced when a
construction element vibrates due to direct impact such as
walking or jumping. Impact sound is measured as the level of
noise received from one dwelling to the next. The lower the
impact sound value between dwellings the better the impact
sound insulation.

CURRENT BUILDING REGULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOORS

AIRBORNE (DB) IMPACT (DB)

1. Based on tests of up to 8 pairs of rooms.
ENGLAND & N. IRE. & ENGLAND & N. IRE. &
WALES (1) SCOTLAND (2) WALES (1) SCOTLAND (2) 2. Based on tests of up to 4 pairs of rooms.
Source: Building Regulations Approved Document E (1991).
≥ 51 (1) ≥ 52 (2) ≤ 62 (1) ≤ 61 (2)

FINNFOREST RECOMMENDED FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONS

SOUND 1 SOUND 2

18mm moisture
resistant chipboard 18mm moisture
resistant chipboard
19mm plasterboard
19mm plasterboard
25mm glass wool
slab (64 kg/m3) 25mm glass wool
slab (64kg/m3)
15mm OSB Type 3
15mm OSB Type 3
Finnjoist
Finnjoist
100mm glass wool
quilt (10kg/m3) 100mm glass wool
quilt (10kg/m3)
19mm plasterboard
19mm plasterboard
12.5mm plasterboard Sound Insulation Sound Insulation
Performance 12.5mm plasterboard Performance
Metal resiliant
Airborne 60 dB Airborne 54 dB
channel
Impact 54 dB Impact 57 dB

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
SOUND 3
Party floor constructions can be enhanced by:
Increasing the mass of the top floor such as adding a fibre
18mm moisture cement screed.
resistant chipboard
19mm plasterboard
Using carpet can significantly improve airborne
sound insulation.
Timber battern
bonded to foam

15mm OSB Type 3 WORKMANSHIP & DESIGN

Finnjoist
100mm glass wool Workmanship and design is extremely important to control sound
quilt (10kg/m3)
paths at floor perimeters wherever the floor is penetrated
GENERAL INFORMATION

19mm plasterboard (e.g. services or fixings). Floor constructions should be designed

Sound Insulation
12.5mm plasterboard Performance and installed appropriately to reduce flanking transmission. See
Airborne 55 dB
Impact 56 dB appropriate building codes and design documents for guidance.

Source:
Sound 1. VTT Research Report No. RTE 4599/01 Estimation of
airbourne impact sound insullation of wooden floors.
Sounds 2 & 3. TRADA Technology Report 1/2000 Acoustic peformance
of party floors & walls & timber framed buildings.

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FIRE RESISTANCE
30 MINUTE
JOIST SPECIFICATION
Floor Decking
Ceiling Linings
Nail or screw fixed to Finnjoist (FJI)
at 150mm minimum centres. Board
edge noggins may be required.
Ceiling lining manufacturer should
be consulted for installation details.
Downlighters
60 MINUTE
JOIST SPECIFICATION
Floor Decking
Ceiling Linings
Nail or screw fixed to Finnjoist (FJI)
at 150mm minimum centres. Board
edge noggins may be required.
Ceiling lining manufacturer should be
consulted for installation details.
Finnjoist (FJI)
18mm thick OSB or ply 30 MINUTE FIRE DETAIL
decking
21mm thick softwood tongue 18mm Ply or OSB Decking
or 22mm Moisture resistant
and groove floorboards particleboard
22mm flooring grade chipboard
Optional
100mm glass wool quilt
(10kg/m3)
15mm gypsum plasterboard -
BS1230: Part 1: 1985: Type 1 15mm Plasterboard or
12.5mm Fire resistant
12.5mm gypsum plasterboard - Plasterboard
BS1230: Part 1: 1985: Type 1,
with 5mm plaster skim coat
12.5mm British Gypsum
Fireline board
12.5mm Knauf Diamond Fire
Resisting Diamond board Based on Warrington Fire Research Centre Reports: Number
C117645, and Chiltern International Fire Report RF00025
Type CESCO PTR80 DWH
Maximum diameter - 80mm
Maximum density - 1 per 1.2m2
Finnjoist (FJI)
18mm thick OSB or ply
decking 60 MINUTE FIRE DETAIL
22mm thick flooring grade
chipboard 18mm Ply or OSB Decking
or 22mm Moisture resistant
21mm thick softwood tongue particleboard
and groove floorboards Optional
100mm glass wool quilt
(10kg/m3)
2 no. layers of 15mm
plasterboard - BS1230: Part 1:
1985: Type 1
2 no. layers of 12.5mm British 2 Layers of 15mm
Plasterboard or 12.5mm Fire
Gypsum Fireline board resistant Plasterboard with
1 no. layer of 19mm Gyproc staggered joists
Plank + 1 no. layer of 12.5mm
British Gypsum Wallboard
1 no. layer of 12.5mm Knauf Based on Warrington Fire Research Centre Reports:
Diamond Fire Resistant Number C118649 and WARRES No. 117647
Wallboard (Type 5) + 1 layer of
GENERAL INFORMATION
12.5mm Knauf Diamond
Wallboard (Type 1)
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 GROUND FLOOR INFORMATION

FINNJOIST BEARING - EXTERNAL GROUND BELOW INTERNAL FLOOR

(INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT WITH CROSS VENTILATION)

Finnjoist can be
supported off dry internal
cavity wall construction
Perimeter blocking for floor deck support. minimum bearing 90mm.
Ventilation to building. Regulation and Option to use joist
designer requirements hangers or internal
Wall insulation support wall

All ventilation and solum

cover to appropriate
building regulations
Sealant Joist hanger Floor deck to
building design Flooring insulation
specification omitted for clarity
DPC
25mm Air gap

Air flow Finnjoist

DPC Treated wall plate
150mm MIN
DPC

150mm MIN 75mm MIN to DPC

Air flow
Solum cover
External ground level
higher than internal to
engineers specifications

External Subfloor ground Intermediate

cavity wall level to fall to support with cross
outlet/drain ventilation

FINNJOIST BEARING
EXTERNAL GROUND ABOVE OR LEVEL WITH INTERNAL FLOOR

Note:

Wall insulation Ground levels level or within

Ventilation to building regulation 150mm of the internal floor for
and designer requirements not more than 5m lengths or to
the satifaction of the building
designer

Granular fill example for Floor insulation omitted for

DPC Sealant
free drainage clarity. Joists can be build-in or
150mm MIN Perimeter blocking for supported on hangers. If built
floor floor support in consideration is to damp
Air flow Floor deck to issues - a minimum bearing of
building design 90mm required
specification
All ventilation and solum cover
25mm Air gap to appropriate building
regulations
Finnjoist
DPC Treated wall plate
DPC
GENERAL INFORMATION

150mm MIN
Air flow
Wall designed to building 75mm MIN to DPC
designers requirements
Solum cover

Perferated drain designed

by others

External
Subfloor ground Intermediate
cavity wall
level to fall to support with cross
outlet/drain ventilation

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 FINNJOIST PARALLEL WITH EXTERNAL WALL

Ventilation to building regulation

and designer requirements
Wall insulation building
designers requirements

Sealant Floor deck

25mm MIN

DPC
Finnjoist

150mm MIN Air clearance

150mm MIN
Air flow between floor and solum

Floor insulation omitted for

clarity.
Solum
All ventilation and solum cover
to appropriate building
regulations
External cavity
wall by building
designer

FINNJOIST INSULATION DETAILS

(CONCEPT GUIDANCE ONLY - SPECIFIC DETAILS BY BUILDING DESIGNER)

Note:
Insulation to be fitted
tight to the underside
of the timber decking

Floor deck

Wall Decking
Insulation packed tight
between webs of finnjoist. Note:
Thickness by building Vapour control
designer barriers may be
required for certain
Finnjoist types of floor
construction and
insulation types Wire plastic mesh

Fix strip of insulation

GENERAL INFORMATION

To support the insulation a between wall and Finnjoist

galvanised wire plastic mesh last joist
or approved breather board Min R-value of
appropriately stapled to the 0.75m2k/w
finnjoist

Option for a solid rigid insulation

where solid insulation is used
ensure it is cut accurately and that
there are no gaps. Herringbone
strutting not to be used.
Fitted to batterns for deep joist

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 WARNINGS
In order to maintain the performance and efficiency of your Finnjoist please ensure the following warnings are adhered to.

DO Put holes too close DO DO

Support I-joist on web NOT Cut or notch flange
NOT to supports NOT

Make holes with hammer

DO DO Cut beyond inside edge DO Overcut hole and
unless knock-out is
NOT NOT of bearing NOT damage flange
provided

Store in contact with ground

DO DO
DO DO
Use over-sized nails Cut flange for pipes or have extended exposure
NOT NOT
NOT NOT
to sun & water
GENERAL INFORMATION

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