Aluminium Beams For Floor Joists

I beams are the standard shape for aluminum beams used in floor and ceiling joists to ensure that a structure will be physically sound.

Aluminium beams for floor joists.

Aluminium is lighter and more resistant to corrosion than traditional mild steel i beams or universal beams. Telebeam s multi award winning technology breaks the mould allowing post 1960 s trussed roof houses to be converted with a minimum of disruption. Aluminium beams can be re used a number of times. The beauty of this engineered profile is that it is not simply an a beam clone where 1 of bottom flange and strength is missing.

Aluminium beams are lighter and easier to handle than timber their unique profiles reduce damage. The 6 aluma style aluminum a beam 4 base is a profile with a narrow 4 bottom flange perfect for doubling up in 8 shoring post saddles for extra stregnth. Our aluminium i beams are made from 6082 t6 grade aluminium which is a medium strength structural alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. The uk s only award winning loft conversion system.

When they finally reach the end of their useful life their value is still around 25 of their original cost. 6061 aluminum i beams also lend themselves well to being anodized an important consideration when they are used in the construction of structures which will be exposed to weather extremes or other corrosive elements.