We understand that on busy job sites, it's not uncommon for misunderstandings to occur, like when an electrician or plumber unintentionally drills or cuts an improper hole, leading to repairs and project delays. At Trus Joist®, our aim is to minimize these mistakes by equipping you with the right resources.
One of our most popular and useful resources on the jobsite is our bilingual, printable poster that illustrates the allowable holes in TJI® Joists, TimberStrand®, Parallam®, and Microllam® headers and beams. Recently, we've updated this guide to include a new maximum 24-inch wide rectangular hole for TJIs - a significant modification that makes it even easier for HVAC equipment to pass through joists.
This visual guide is an invaluable tool for all work crews, from plumbers to electricians. It serves as a quick reference when making holes through framing, providing an at-a-glance reference to avoid missteps and maintain the integrity of your projects.
Keep this guide at your fingertips, share it with your crew, and make smooth, efficient, and accurate work the norm on your site.
Download your printable guide and bring simplicity and precision to your next project.
