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posi-joist being held up in front of a factory

How much do Posi-Joists cost per metre?

The short answer: We've taken every variant of Posi-Joist (also known as metal web joists or engineered joists) we produce, from 2m to almost 8m, and with various depths and...

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How much do Posi-Joists cost per metre?

The short answer: We've taken every variant of Posi-Joist (also known as metal web joists or engineered joists) we produce, from 2m to almost 8m, and with various depths and...

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posi-joists stacked up with a lorry behind

Building an Eco Home? Choose Posi-Joists

There are a number of reasons you may want to build a more sustainable, efficient home, including lower running costs, improved air quality, higher resale values and a lower environmental...

Building an Eco Home? Choose Posi-Joists

There are a number of reasons you may want to build a more sustainable, efficient home, including lower running costs, improved air quality, higher resale values and a lower environmental...

wood burning on a fire

How Polluting is Timber?

Introduction Before we dive into this, we just need to quickly explain the term 'embodied carbon'. Essentially, this means how much carbon dioxide is emitted through a material's lifespan, including...

How Polluting is Timber?

Introduction Before we dive into this, we just need to quickly explain the term 'embodied carbon'. Essentially, this means how much carbon dioxide is emitted through a material's lifespan, including...

Attic trusses next to a pile of timber

Are trusses cheaper than rafters?

In short, pre-made trusses are typically cheaper than rafters assembled on site when you factor in labour.  1. Trusses are made in a factory using specialist equipment, and as such...

Are trusses cheaper than rafters?

In short, pre-made trusses are typically cheaper than rafters assembled on site when you factor in labour.  1. Trusses are made in a factory using specialist equipment, and as such...

roof trusses stacked and leant up against a factory

How to Store Your Roof Trusses

More often than not, we'll try to liaise with you to select a delivery day that coincides with the day the trusses will be installed (or as close as possible). However,...

How to Store Your Roof Trusses

More often than not, we'll try to liaise with you to select a delivery day that coincides with the day the trusses will be installed (or as close as possible). However,...

scissor trusses in place above a garage

Why Aren't Scissor Trusses Used More?

The lesser-spotted scissor truss is a rare sighted creature and is outnumbered heavily by its more traditional counterparts—the standard truss and attic truss—but why?  First things first, what is the...

Why Aren't Scissor Trusses Used More?

The lesser-spotted scissor truss is a rare sighted creature and is outnumbered heavily by its more traditional counterparts—the standard truss and attic truss—but why?  First things first, what is the...