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Introducing Metwood’s joist repair reinforcers™, engineered steel additions destined to revolutionize your construction projects. These reinforcers provide the flexibility to run utilities through wood joists, be it engineered i-joists or conventional 2x joists, without compromising their structural integrity.
These reinforcers bolster the joists’ strength around the utility hole, making them stronger than uncut joists. Now, you can seamlessly run electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems through joists, safe in the knowledge that the stability of your structure is not at risk. Elevate your construction efficiency and safety with Metwood’s joist repair reinforcers™.
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Yes. Metwood’s joist repair reinforcers are steel plates engineered specifically to restore structural strength around holes and notches cut for plumbing, electrical, or HVAC runs. Instead of guessing whether an existing hole is too big or too close to the edge of the joist, the reinforcer is sized and installed to bring that joist back to full load capacity.
In most cases, no. A full joist replacement means cutting into the subfloor or ceiling below, which is expensive and disruptive. Metwood’s reinforcers are designed to strengthen the damaged section in place, restoring the joist to its original load-bearing capacity without demolition.
Both. Metwood’s joist repair reinforcers are engineered to work on conventional 2x dimensional lumber joists as well as engineered I-joists, so you’re not limited to one framing type. This makes them a practical fix whether you’re working on an older stick-framed floor system or a newer engineered one.
Sistering adds a whole extra piece of lumber alongside the joist, which takes up space and doesn’t always solve the problem at the exact point of damage. Metwood’s steel reinforcer attaches directly over the weakened area, restoring strength right where the joist was cut, without adding bulk or reducing the cavity space you need for insulation or utilities.
Metwood’s joist repair reinforcers are backed by ICC-ES code compliance research reports, which most building departments accept as evidence the repair meets code. That said, requirements vary by jurisdiction, so it’s always worth checking with your local building department or a structural engineer before starting work, especially on load-bearing repairs.
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