Finnframe Flooring
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building systems FLOOR SYSTEM

building systems SUPPORTING FLOORS, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

building systems Finnframe Floor System Hardware 6-7 Finnframe Floor System Software 8 Finnframe Technical Support 8 Finnjoist (FJI) Design Values 9 Finnframe Floor Performance & Design 10 Finnframe Floor Performance Classes 10 Finnjoist (FJI) Span Table 12 Kerto-Q Design Values 13 Kerto-S Design Values 14-15 Kerto-S Multiple Ply Beams 16-17 Masonry Construction Timber Frame Construction General Floor Construction Hole Construction GENERAL INFORMATION Temporary Erection Bracing System Safe Construction Loading Fire Resistance (Part B) Sound Transmission (Part E) Ground Floor Information...

INTRODUCTION building systems LIFETIME GUARANTEE Finnforest’s Finnframe products are manufactured and engineered to the highest standards. Each product is fully backed by our Finnframe Guarantee to be free from defects in materials and workmanship in accordance to Finnforest specification. When installed and used correctly, we guarantee that our products will perform for the lifetime of the structure in which it has been installed. If, however, for some unfortunate reason your floor develops a problem caused by material defect, then Finnforest will promptly resolve possible problems with...

FINNFRAME FLOOR SYSTEM A SINGLE, STANDARDS-COMPLIANT SOLUTION GUIDES YOU FROM DRAWING BOARD TO FINISHED BUILDING The Finnframe Floor System does the job of specifying for you. It converts your own floor plans into a 3-D image of the supporting structure together with a complete bill of materials and detailed site plans. Those plans go with our Finnjoists and other engineered wood products to provide a comprehensive drawing-board to building-site flooring system. The Finnframe Floor System is an inspired mix of quality, technology, and service - a total flooring system devised specifically...

building systems Finnjoist (FJI), forms the heart of our floor system. Manufactured in the UK at our purpose-built factory in King's Lynn to exacting tolerances, the Finnjoist (FJI) with its Kerto flange and high quality OSB web has a high strength to weight ratio and therefore produces lighter, longer spans combined with quick and easy installation so reducing your build time and increasing efficiency. Finnjoists have full 3rd party accreditation through the BMTrada Q-Mark and are the first product on the market to gain the European Technical Approval (ETA) and the CE mark. A Flange...

INTRODUCTION building systems KERTO Manufactured by Finnforest since 1975, our Kerto is a unique product which not only serves as the flange material for our (FJI) I-Joists but is the perfect choice for long spans, rimbeams, lintels and high-load structural applications. Kerto has BBA certification and PEFC environmental accreditation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Sawing 3 Clipping 5 Gluing 7 Hot Press 9 2 Rotary Peeling 4 Drying 6 Layup 8 Cross-cutting 8 9 10 10 Despatching Rip-sawing Kerto is produced from rotary-peeled 3mm graded softwood veneers, which are then glued together to form a continuous...

INTRODUCTION building systems THE SOFTWARE - FINNFRAME* TECHNICALLY ADVANCED SIMPLE TO USE, GIVING YOU THE ADVANTAGE A programme of continuous development and advancement has given us the Finnframe software package, allowing you to view designs in 3D as well as plan view. Finnframe will deliver clear and concise material listings, structural and assembly drawings, and is designed to calculate to British Standards and Eurocode 5. Finnframe is also able to link with other software programmes including drafting, stock control and CNC cutting programmes, a feature unique to Finnframe. Finnframe...

building systems DESIGN VALUES LONG TERM DESIGN VALUES TO BS5268, SERVICE CLASS 1 1. The design values presented are for Service Class 1. Typical Service Class 1 applications are intermediate floors in heated dwellings and commercial buildings. For other applications, please contact Finnforest Technical Support (01205 883 835). 2. The design values are for use with BS5268 and are applicable to long term load duration. Design values are according to BM TRADA Q-mark approval schedule no: 36/003. Standard Single Span Deflection calculations are to include shear E| = Flexural rigidity (Nmm'l 4....

building systems FLOOR PERFORMANCE GENERAL FLOOR PERFORMANCE The performance of a floor is a subjective matter, expectations differ significantly between individuals. The main performance criteria being the quietness and amount of deflection. Minimum standards are governed by current legislation but may not give the personal expected performance. The most important factor influencing floor performance is stiffness. Improving stiffness decreases deflection, bounce and vibration IMPROVING FLOOR PERFORMANCE Stiffness The ability of a material to resist deflection under load Vibration Resonance...

building systems WEIGHTS OF MATERIAL In any floor design the weights of the applied loads must be calculated. The permanent loads or dead loads are those that form the structure and finishes. The imposed or live loads are those considered appropriate for the use of the floor such as furniture or human foot traffic. Live load information can be obtained from BS6399. SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL DEAD WEIGHTS kN/m2 CEILING FINISHES kN/m2 18mm Chipboard 0.13 5mm Plaster Skim 0.06 22mm Chipboard 0.16 12.5mm Plasterboard 0.12 15mm Plasterboard 0.14 15mm OSB 0.11 19mm Plasterboard 0.18 18mm OSB 0.13...

building systems FINNJOIST (FJI) SPAN TABLE INTERMEDIATE FLOOR 0.75kN/m2 DEAD LOAD ALLOWANCE Standard domestic floor condition with allowance for non-load Maximum clear span (L) for single span conditions Performance classes as defined on page 10. Clear Span (shown) - Design Span - -Overall Length- Span Table notes 1. Service Class I is suitable for intermediate floors in normal heated domestic dwellings. For other applications, please contact Finnforest Technical Support (01205 883 835) or your local distributor. 2. All loads are assumed to be uniformly distributed. 3. Load sharing and...