I-Loft from Simpson Strong-Tie

I-loft is built around the JES (Joist End Support) - a revolutionary steel connector which allows the modification of timber I-joists to fit into the eaves of the roof. I-joists are light and easy to handle - you don't need a heavy crane to get them into place, you can do that easily enough with man-power alone. However they are also strong enough to span a loft space without the need for a supporting steel girder.

No steels means no cranes, no intrusive holes through the side of the house and a lot less waiting around.

There are beneifts for the home-owner too. There's no need to engage solicitors to draw up a Party Wall Agreement as beams do not penetrate neighbouring walls and the home is not exposed to the elements as the beams can be installed via the removal ofa few rows of roof tiles. You even get more storage space!

NO STEEL

Timber I-Beams do not require a steel support like traditional solid sawn joists, they are strong enough to span from wall plate to wall plate without any the need for any additional support.

NO CRANES

Timber I-Beams can be lifted into position by hand, what's more there is no need interfere with masonry as the beams can be passed into the loft space via the removal of three to four rows of roof tiles.

NO PARTY WALL AGREEMENT

In the case of adjoining properties a Legal Party Wall agreement is needed. This is not the case with timber I-beam, since they are installed from wall plate to wall plate rather than penetrating neighbouring walls.