FLOOR-TRUSS

Engineered Floor System

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ENGINEERED FLOOR SYSTEM

FLOOR-TRUSS FLOOR SYSTEM

MiTek Canada Inc.’s FLOOR-TRUSS Floor System offers the ultimate in design flexibility! With longer clear spans than conventional lumber, architects and engineers can now enjoy clear span flexibility and building design freedom. This locally manufactured floor system makes good use of the environmental advantages of wood by using this renewable resource to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.

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ADVANTAGES

LIGHTWEIGHT TO FACILITATE AND SPEED-UP ONSITE INSTALLATION

MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system is lightweight so it’s easy to handle and install. Mainly produced with 2×3 or 2×4 chords, in combination with our connector plates, it result of a light and reliable engineered wood floor system.

PRODUCT THAT YOU CAN COUNT ON

MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system have a wide nailing surface that speeds up installation of the structural elements and floor sheathing. The wide flange width (2.5” or 3.5”) assure a large surface to apply the subfloor adhesive and contribute to a better sub-floor sheathing support.

LONGER CLEAR SPANS PROVIDE DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system offers the ultimate in design flexibility! With longer clear spans than conventional lumber, architects and engineers can now enjoy clear span flexibility and building design freedom. MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS system design flexibility allow a multitude of pre-fabricated details that substantially speed-up the installation on site.

TOP CHORD BEARING END CONDITION, THE ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE

Probably one of the most appreciated feature of the MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system is the ability to hide beam in the floor by using a top chord bearing condition. No joist hanger are necessary and substantial material and labor saving can be achieve.

OPEN WEB DESIGN MAKES INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SERVICES EASY

Its open web design eliminates the need for cutting and drilling; so plumbing, electrical and ventilation services are installed quickly, saving time and money. Main ventilation distribution duck work can also be easily dissimulated in the floor thickness. This feature eliminate the concern of modifying structural elements and/or eliminate the time and material of costly repair details.

PRECISION ENGINEERING AND CONSISTENT QUALITY FOR RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

MiTek’s FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system is designed and manufactured to precise engineering specifications. Since it is custom-built for your project, there is no need to cut the structural elements onsite. Ingenious assembly details minimize the usage of other costly materials. FLOOR-TRUSS is designed and produced to your specific needs and delivers reliable performance.

STRONGBACK BRIDGING SYSTEM DAMPENS FLOOR VIBRATIONS

FLOOR-TRUSS open concept allow the installation of strongback bridging, which actively contribute to reduce floor vibration. The addition of this important structural component allow the individual joist to work together as a “floor system”. The quantity, size, location and nailing details will be indicated on the provided shop drawings and layout.

INTERTEK FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLE

MiTek open web FloorTruss system has different Fire-rated assemblies to suite your project needs and building codes compliance. Intertek Listed fire-rated assemblies meet CAN/ULC-S101 and ASTM-E119 standards (1 hour / single-layer drywall). If you need a 45 minutes or 60 minutes fire protection, we have a list of certified assemblies that will meet/exceed your project needs and/or building code requirements.

INTERTEK SOUND TRANSMISSION CERTIFIED ASSEMBLIES AVAILABLE

MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system has also different certified assemblies for different sound transmission requirements. Please refer to the available Intertek certified assemblies for details or contact us and we will gladly help you. MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system system have all the necessary code approvals to suite your needs.

TRIMMABLE END, WHEN PARTICULAR SITUATION ABSOLUTELY REQUIRES IT

Trimmable FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system offers the ultimate in design flexibility! Using the same engineering support, that has become the standard in the structural component industry, our onsite trimmable detail eliminates headaches due to bearing location discrepancies or design changes. It also assures that every floor system fits perfectly. So since MiTek FLOOR-TRUSS engineered floor system allow precise customer design and trimmable conditions, you know that you can count on a highly polyvalent and performant floor system.