Why London Loves Posi-Joists

Despite being based near the South Wales border in Herefordshire, we deliver Posi-Joists into London and the surrounding areas several times a week—far more than any other area of the country. You could say this is simply down to the density of the population, but we like to think it's a multitude of factors that contribute to London's love of the Posi-Joist/rafter and its benefits compared to traditional methods of construction. Here are a few good reasons they're so popular in our capital city. 

1. No need for a crane

Hiring a crane in London is expensive, difficult and often simply not viable due to the densely populated nature of the city. Streets are narrow, buildings are close to one another and closing roads would cost you your right arm and first born child. Rather than opting for solid joists that are heavy, roof trusses that are awkward to handle in larger spans or a cut roof that is costly, Posi-Rafters are the solution. They're lightweight, easy to handle and can be manually lifted into place without a crane.

2. Easy to deliver

In the same vein, Posi-Joists and Posi-Rafters are easier to deliver than other methods and will fit on smaller vehicles, or even in the back of a van if the span isn't too huge. If access is tight, the vehicle could even park nearby and the joists/rafters carried to site.

3. Versatile

Whether you need a floor, flat roof or sloped roof, Posi-Joists and Posi-Rafters can be designed and made for virtually all floor and roof applications. If you're taking on a renovation of a historic property, they work perfectly as a replacement floor thanks to their long spanning capabilities and easy routing of services. If you're constructing a flat roof extension, they can be easily walked through alleyways and gates to get them to where they need to be. If taking on a new roof, they can be designed to support solar panels, heavy slate tiles or virtually any other type of material that planning insists you use. They can even be used to replace an old cut roof so you still have a habitable attic space.

4. Quick to install

Like most things in London, the price of labour is higher than in other areas. Posi-Joists and Posi-Rafters are quick to install and even quicker to route services through. If you're in the trade then you're welcome, you've now got more time, and if you're paying someone then you're also welcome, you've saved some money. Win-win.

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