Green Certified Products

Boise Cascade AJS® I-Joists

Boise Cascade AJS® I-Joists

Product Information:

The ALLJOIST® series I-joists have solid-sawn flanges, proven web stock and approved structural adhesives. Manufactured in Canada, the wide-flange ALLJOIST® series is available throughout the Eastern United States.

Certifications:

2015 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
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).

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: AllJoist products have consistent dimensions and wieght and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.

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.

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: AllJoists products are manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

608.1 Products containing fewer materiasl are used to achieve the same end use requirements. 3 At least 80% of joists in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: AllJoist products have approximately 35% greater bending strength and 95% greater stiffness while using 36% less wood fiber than dimensional lumber.

2020 NGBS
Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
606.1(2) At least 2 types of biobased products are used, each for more than 1% of the project's projected building material cost. 6 points max. 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: AllJoist products have consistent dimensions and wieght and are lighter and stronger than dimensional lumber.

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: ALLJOIST products are manufactured from wood certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

608.1(2) Engineered wood or engineered steel products are used in place of conventional products. 3 points awarded per material. 3 At least 80% of joists in the building is this product.

Manufacturer's Comments: AllJoist products have approximately 35% greater bending strength and 95% greater stiffness while using 36% less wood fiber than dimensional lumber.

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