BCI® Joists Resources
BCI® Joists are specially constructed I-joists with flanges made from strong VERSA-LAM® laminated veneer lumber with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesives, providing outstanding strength and durability.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Six Series: 4500, 5000, 6000, 6500, 60 and 90 | A complete line of products to satisfy every home building need |
| About 20% stronger than comparably sized dimension lumber | Longer spans or smaller joists using less wood fiber may be specified |
| Widest I-Joist product line in the industry | Easier to work with on the jobsite because of their wide nailing surface |
| Light weight | Easier to handle; quick construction; lower labor costs |
| Available in long lengths | Simpler floor/roof layouts; increases floor performance and seismic resistance |
| Consistent from piece to piece: Help keep floors flat and homes square | Finish work can go faster with fewer problems; quiet floors |
| 1-1/2” Prestamped knockouts | Wiring can be routed through the web; quicker construction, reducing labor costs; allowing airflow above insulation |
| Holes Allowed in Web | Wiring, HVAC, plumbing and other large holes can be routed through the web; no unsightly soffits |
| “Eased” Smoothed Edges | Framers are much less like to suffer splinters on the job |
| Clean appearance | Pleases the structure’s owner which makes the builder look good |
| Field-Trimmable with carpentry tools | Quick, easy job site modification without specialized skills or tools |
| Renewable resource | Uses about half the wood fiber of dimensional lumber (build “green” into the product) |
| Lifetime warranty | Instills confidence in the product, the builder and YOU! |
BCI® Joists in Eastern United States are manufactured in Alexandria (Lena), Louisiana. For more information regarding this product, click on the links below.
| Code Reports |
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| ICC-ES Report ESR-1336 BCI Fabricated Wood I-Joists |
| ICC-ES VAR Environmental Report VAR-1017 |
| Fire Design and Install Guide |
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| Fire Design and Install Guide |
Support Information
Find the distributor in your area.
Located the area manager in your area.
Locate engineering support in your area.
Questions or concerns regarding Engineered Wood Products Software Support, call 800-405-5969 or email.
BCI® Joists in Western United States are manufactured in White City, Oregon. For more information regarding this product, click on the links below.
| Code Reports |
|---|
| ICC-ES Report ESR-1336 BCI Fabricated Wood I-Joists |
| ICC-ES VAR Environmental Report VAR-1017 |
| Fire Design and Install Guide |
|---|
| Fire Design and Install Guide |
Support Information
Find the distributor in your area.
Located the area manager in your area.
Locate engineering support in your area.
Questions or concerns regarding Engineered Wood Products Software Support, call 800-405-5969 or email.
BCI® Joists in Eastern United States are manufactured in Alexandria (Lena), Louisiana, USA. For more information regarding this product, click on the links below.
| Product/Specifier/Technical Guides | |
|---|---|
| English | French cliquez ici, pour l’information en français |
 BCI® East Specifier Guide |
 BCI® East Specifier Guide |
 ALLJOIST® VERSA-LAM® BCI® Install Guide – Letter Sized |
 ALLJOIST® VERSA-LAM® BCI® Install Guide – Letter Sized |
| Code Reports | |
|---|---|
| English | French cliquez ici, pour l’information en français |
| CCMC Report 13300E | Not available at this time, please use English version |
| Fire Design and Install Guide | |
|---|---|
| English Fire Design and Install Guide | French Fire Design and Install Guide |
Support Information
Find the distributor in your area.
Located the area manager in your area.
Locate engineering support in your area.
Questions or concerns regarding Engineered Wood Products Software Support, call 800-405-5969 or email.
BCI® Joists in Western United States are manufactured in White City, Oregon. For more information regarding this product, click on the links below.
| Product/Specifier/Technical Guides | |
|---|---|
 Western BCI® Specifier Guide |
ALLJOIST® VERSA-LAM® BCI® Install Guide – Letter Sized |
| Code Reports |
|---|
| CCMC Report 13300E |
| Fire Design and Install Guide |
|---|
| Fire Design and Install Guide |
Support Information
Find the distributor in your area.
Located the area manager in your area.
Locate engineering support in your area.
Questions or concerns regarding Engineered Wood Products Software Support, call 800-405-5969 or email.