Faster installation times reduce labor hours significantly, with studies showing potential savings of over 30%* in framing time compared to I-joists.
In 1995, contractor Mike Harris stood on a job site in a developing suburb of Atlanta, staring at a pile of warped 2x10 lumber. The builder wanted a flat floor for a high-end kitchen—granite countertops, heavy appliances, no room for bounce or sag. But the traditional solid-sawn joists from the local yard were twisting like corkscrews. Mike knew that by the time the drywall went up, the floor would squeak, slope, and require shims. mitek joists
Using MiTek’s proprietary engineering software (such as Pamir or 3D-viewing tools), designers can create joists with specific cambers (upward curves) to counteract long-term deflection, or shape them to accommodate non-rectangular building footprints (e.g., hips, valleys, and curved edges). But the traditional solid-sawn joists from the local
This is the primary selling point of the MiTek system. The open-web design allows for the easy passage of HVAC ductwork, plumbing pipes, and electrical cabling through the floor zone. This is the primary selling point of the MiTek system
against other materials (I-joists, solid wood)? Installation details ? Let me know your specific focus! Posi-Joists – MiTek UK and Ireland
