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Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist® TJI® Joist

Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist® TJI® Joist

Product Information:

Engineered to provide strength and consistency, Trus Joists are a key part of making a high-performance floor. TJI joists are light weight and come in long lengths, which makes them faster and easier to install than traditional framing.

Certifications:

2015 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
601.2(1) Structural systems are implemented that reduce and optimize material usage. Minimum structural member sizes necessary in accordance with advanced framing techniques. 3 Product must be used as part of a system resulting in joist spacings at 24" OC or more.

Manufacturer's Comments:

606.1

The following biobased products are used:

  1. certified solid wood in accordance with Section 606.2
  2. engineered wood
  3. bamboo
  4. cotton
  5. cork
  6. straw
  7. natural fiber products made from crops (soy-based, corn-based)
  8. products with the minimum biobased contents of the USDA 7 CFR Part 2902
  9. other biobased materials with a minimum of 50% biobased content (by weight or volume)

8 points maximum awarded. 3 points is the minimum score. Additional points listed in 606.1(3) cannot be claimed unless 3 points are claimed for 606.1(1) or 6 points for 606.1(2).

 3, 6 To earn 6 points this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser products are made from trees, a natural and renewable resource.
606.2(2)

Where a minimum of two certified wood-based products are used in major elements of the building, such as walls, floors, or roof.

 3, 4 To earn 4 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a major element for 4 points. Lesser points available for use with a minor element.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are independently certified to sustainable forestry standards as well as all Weyerhaeuser timberlands, ensuring the availability of forests for future generations.
608.1(2) Engineered wood products are used. 3 None.

Manufacturer's Comments: Framing a house with wood products uses about 16% less embodied energy than a house built with steel or concrete and releases 25% fewer CO2 emissions. (CORRIM)
610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product is selected. 2 None.

Manufacturer's Comments: Framing a house with wood products uses about 16% less embodied energy than a house built with steel or concrete and releases 25% fewer CO2 emissions. (CORRIM)
611.1 Product manufacturer's operations and environmental management practices are registered to ISO 14001. 2 Points are awarded at 1 point per one percent of building material costs. Material cost breakdown to be verified and points adjusted to reflect actual percentage of all products from 14001 facilities.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser is committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Since 1999, Weyerhaeuser has reduced water usage by 27%, waste going into landfills by 49%, and energy consumption by 23%.
901.4(2-6)

A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following.

10 points maximum awarded.

 4 A minimum of 85% of joists in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: Urea formaldehyde resins are not added to any of our products.
2020 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
601.2(1) Structural systems are implemented that reduce and optimize material usage. Minimum structural member sizes necessary in accordance with advanced framing techniques. 3 Product must be used a part of a system that uses advanced framing concepts to minimize lumber usage by utilizing minimum size members and spacings.

Manufacturer's Comments:

606.1(1-3) Biobased products are used. 8 points maximum awarded. 3,6 To earn 6 points, this product must be at least 1% of the construction material cost AND another biobased product, also at 1% of material cost, must be used. Lesser points are available at the 0.5% level.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser products are made from trees, a natural and renewable resource.
606.2(2) At least 2 responsible or certified wood-based products are used as major components of the building. 4 points available. 4 To earn 4 points, a second certified wood product must also be used as a major element for 4 points. Lesser points available for use with a minor element.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada are independently certified to sustainable forestry standards as well as all Weyerhaeuser timberlands, ensuring the availability of forests for future generations.
608.1(2) Engineered wood or engineered steel products are used in place of conventional products. 3 points awarded per material. 3 None.

Manufacturer's Comments: Framing a house with wood products uses about 16% less embodied energy than a house built with steel or concrete and releases 25% fewer CO2 emissions. (CORRIM)
610.1.2.1 A product with improved environmental impact measures compared to another product(s) intended for the same use is selected. 2 points for product with 4 impact measures; 3 points for product with 5 impact measures. 10 points max. 2 None.

Manufacturer's Comments: Framing a house with wood products uses about 16% less embodied energy than a house built with steel or concrete and releases 25% fewer CO2 emissions. (CORRIM)
612.1 The aggregate value of building products from registered ISO 14001 or equivalent production facilities is =1% of the estimated total building materials cost. 1 point awarded per %; 10 points max. 2 Points are awarded at 1 point per one percent of building material costs. Material cost breakdown to be verified and points adjusted to reflect actual percentage of all products from 14001 facilities.

Manufacturer's Comments: Weyerhaeuser is committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Since 1999, Weyerhaeuser has reduced water usage by 27%, waste going into landfills by 49%, and energy consumption by 23%.
901.4(2-6) A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded. 4 A minimum of 85% of joists in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: Urea formaldehyde resins are not added to any of our products.

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