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The TRIFORCE® blog is all about sharing our passion for building, either through our bloggers’ opinions on the market or on technical matters related to wood building. Through these articles, case studies and stories, we hope you’ll learn more about the open joist TRIFORCE® and floor system performance.

The TRIFORCE® blog is a forum for ideas and opinions and, by all means, we invite you to share your experiences in the response section. If the blog inspires you to seek actual technical advice suited to your circumstances, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a more in-depth conversation. We’ll be happy to help!

TRIFORCE® Analyzer Software: Optimize Your Open Joist Floor Design

TRIFORCE® Open Joist introduces an innovative and user-friendly software for comprehensive engineering analysis, streamlining workflows from full-floor evaluations to accurate member sizing. TRIFORCE® Analyzer goes beyond standard software, it’s an indispensable asset for designing open web floor joist systems with precision. Tailored to meet the demands of engineers, architects, and contractors, it ensures projects prioritize … Continued

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TRIFORCE®open joist: meets the needs of modern construction

Discover how TRIFORCE®, its innovative design is a crucial element in modern construction, solving key challenges faced by today’s building professionals. On the market today, in the residential and even commercial sectors, we see buildings with particular structures that require materials that adapt to every possible case. In this blog, we take a look at … Continued

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A contractor testimonial: building with TRIFORCE® open joists

Discover an experienced contractor’s statement on using TRIFORCE® joists. He is very enthusiastic and highly recommends them based on his vast experience. To ensure the success of a construction project, it’s essential for builders to choose reliable, top-of-the-line materials that also offer good value for the money. This not only helps them meet their customers’ … Continued

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TRIFORCE® joists: Individually tested for unbreakable strength!

Find out why individually testing joists helps to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. It prevents many types of inconveniences and improves performance. This blog will explain why individually testing joists is crucial to ensure maximum quality. Not only does this process help to identify defects early but will improve product reliability and, by the same … Continued

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Say goodbye to drilling holes in joist, thanks to TRIFORCE® open joist

Discover in this blog why it’s so inefficient to cut holes in an I-joist, and why cutting into an open web joist involves structural risks. This practice is very disadvantageous, as it can lead to a weakening of the joist’s load-bearing capacity. Let’s see how this can be avoided. A well-built house relies on the … Continued

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Three practical installations of engineered wood floor joist structures

Let’s take a look at some TRIFORCE® projects with illustrations. See how to properly fasten your TRIFORCE® joists with hangers. We are going to examine some real-life cases of engineered wood floor joist structures. Take a closer look at the joists installation and other details that help you visualize how the floor is supported. These … Continued

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The positive impact of TRIFORCE® open joist

Thanks to its innovative design and eco-friendly materials, TRIFORCE® is revolutionizing the construction industry, find out how in this blog. Plus, learn how this open web joist speeds up work and improves a building’s structure and durability. If we pay attention to the issues facing the construction sector this year, we can quickly identify several: … Continued

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6 FAQ’s about TRIFORCE® joists

Thank you for taking the time to send us your requests and questions, it’s very valuable to us, and it is a pleasure to be able to answer or help you out. Throughout the year, the TRIFORCE® technical team does its utmost to respond quickly and appropriately to your immediate needs or questions. We have … Continued

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Wishing You A Wonderful Year in 2024!

We can’t thank you enough for all of your support this year. From our entire team, we want to wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! Also, we want to share a sincere thank you for being a part of all of our monthly TRIFORCE® blog posts. We’re so excited to head into … Continued

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There are many advantages for a Truss shop and TRIFORCE® partnership!

For some time now, truss shops have turned to TRIFORCE® open joist for their floor system because they realize the many benefits of these open web joists. These shops build their own plated floor trusses however, partnering with TRIFORCE® has allowed them to save time and money, resulting in additional sales. Some or all joist-dedicated … Continued

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*Note/mention: The designer and/or general contractor of the project or building must ensure the accuracy of the technical information discussed in this blog over the years and always rely on the most up-to-date product’s requirements, specifications and installation guidelines available online on this website, and the applicable codes and standards.