Rapid Frame® engineered flooring system with pre-applied adhesive

Engineered Wood Products

According to the American Plywood Association (APA), Engineered Wood Products (EWP) are a good choice for the environment. They are manufactured for years of trouble-free, dependable use. They help reduce waste by decreasing disposal costs and product damage. Wood is a renewable resource that is easily manufactured into a variety of viable products.

National Lumber, a company you trust for building materials, is also a leader in EWP, serving builders throughout New England.

National Lumber's EWP Division utilizes state-of-the-art technology to produce cost-effective designs for our customers, from initial design through product delivery and installation.

We deliver strong, efficient, superior framing to your jobsite ready to be installed. Build more profitably with our exclusive, innovative products.

Call National Lumber at 1-800-370-WOOD to find out how we can help with your next project. Experienced engineers and designers on staff will meet with you to anticipate and address problems before construction.

MiTek Case Study of National Lumber

State-of-the-art Software

National Lumber has long used the MiTek® SAPPHIRE™ Suite for structural design, wood frame optimization, and component design and manufacturing. National also runs automated saws driven by the SAPPHIRE™ BIM models.

From multi-family structures delivered turn-key, to structural components and building materials for single-family homes, National Lumber is a one-stop-shop for estimates of unrivaled accuracy.

 

Learn More in This MiTek® Case Study Report

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Rapid Frame® I-joists with pre-applied adhesive protective tape

Rapid Frame®

Going beyond engineered floor joists, National Lumber's Engineered Floor Systems provide a comprehensive structural plan that meets building codes, with precision end trimming, inkjet labeling and precut mechanical holes — saving time and reducing costs.

• Stamped Plans

• Precision End Trimmed I-Joists

• Inkjet Labeling

• Precut Mechanical Holes

• Insulated Rimboard

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Precision end trimmed I-joists with inkjet labeling stacked for shipment

Inkjet Labeling

The key to the efficiency of our engineered floor systems is that we deliver all engineered floor joist components with a color coded installation plan to follow.

Each precision end trimmed I-joist is inkjet printed with the position number and bundled by floor—ready for fast, accurate installation off the truck.

The framing crew simply follows the plan, using bundles that have been grouped for efficient installation. Everything is delivered with precise placement on the jobsite, ready to install.



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Reliable Truss wood framing for NewBridge multi-residential development

Framing Products

National Lumber has a manufacturing division, Reliable Truss, with extensive capabilities in providing a wide range of framing products.

• Precision End Trimming

• Precut Rafters

• Precision End Trim Floor Joists

• Floor and Wall Panels

• Roof and Floor Trusses


Learn About Panelization Advantages & Benefits

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Reliable Headers - Prefabricated Insulated Headers

Insulated Headers

Prefabricated insulated headers are available from Reliable Truss*, which provide framing strength plus insulation.

• Available in full lengths or precision cut to requested lengths

• Fully adhered expanded polystyrene core

• Other sizes can be purchased by special order

• Header sizing can be provided for engineered headers

• Boise Cascade LVL and I-Joists are used for engineered headers


Learn About Insulated Headers (PDF)

*Reliable Truss is a manufacturing division of National Lumber
EWP yard with an extensive inventory of Boise products

Extensive EWP Inventory

National Lumber supplies engineered lumber and I-joists from Boise Cascade, and have an extensive inventory on-hand for fast turnaround.

Boise ALLJOIST® series I-Joists provide the foundation for premium-quality, high-performance floor and roof systems that are priced competitively with traditional construction materials.

With strong laminated veneer lumber (LVL) flanges and high-grade oriented strand board (OSB) webs, Boise I-joists provide consistent quality and are available in long lengths.

They are superior to ordinary wood and light weight, making them easier to handle. ALLJOIST® I-joists are also environmentally friendly, using half of the wood fiber of ordinary dimensional lumber.

Ask about Fire Membrane Joist (AJS® 24 FMJ) One-Step Fire Solution for Basements and how this product can be incorporated in Rapid Frame®.

Boise Products In-Stock at National Lumber

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