As the uptake of Posi-Joists grows in the UK and Ireland, MiTek expands its Posi Span Calculator to help specifiers generate more detailed data. Find out what’s changed and how it works
The adoption of Posi-Joists is on an upward trajectory in the UK and Ireland construction sector. Specifiers looking for solutions to help meet the demands of The Future Homes Standard for new builds are adopting the versatility and flexibility Posi-Joists offer.
Ideal for supporting the integration of services like MVHR, Posi-Joists also offer a lightweight but strong joist option for wide spans, and are precision engineered off site. In 2022 Posi-Joist and connector plates were EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) verified for the UK market, which quantified the environmental credentials of both products.
To make it easier for specifiers to integrate Posi-Joists into their designs, MiTek has upgraded its Posi Span Calculator.
Building on the existing calculator, architects, self-builders and engineers, for example, can now use it to get an instant idea of whether Posi-Joists are right for their project. And, if they are, what technical specs and quantities they’ll need to support the design.
Configuring a spec, step-by-step
The calculator has been re-designed as a simple to use step-by-step tool. Users select the required joist application, either floor, flat or pitched roof, choose from a list of pre-defined loading configurations, specify the overall length of the joist(s) and the maximum required joist depth. A range of options are then presented, that provides the required information for specification purposes.
“We know the popularity of Posi-Joists continues to grow and we want to help facilitate the interest,” said Adam Williams, Director of Technical and Engineering Services at MiTek UK and Ireland. “Upgrading our calculator in the way we have now gives specifiers the opportunity to identify what products they need themselves. Created by MiTek’s in-house expert design team, thousands of combinations are fed into the calculator to give optimum results for the end user who can then go away with the results and reach out to a manufacturer, armed with information to get them started.”
Once the details are generated, specifiers can use the ‘Find a manufacturer’ tool on the Posi Span Calculator homepage to search for local timber manufacturing companies to contact and start the Posi-Joist journey.
If the measurements needed are outside the parameters of the Posi Span Calculator, then the design team at MiTek can help generate specifications for you. They can assist with the most complex of projects. Drop them a line at [email protected] or give them a call on 01384 451408.
The new-look and upgraded Posi Span Calculator is now available to use – start generating your specifications today.
