Experience improved stability and reliability in your prefabricated wall panels from Integrity Building Products with Finger Jointed studs.
This process results in a durable, stable product that offers superior strength, dimensional consistency, and resistance to warping. Finger Jointed studs are an ideal choice for both interior and exterior wall framing. Engineered to meet the highest quality standards, Integrity’s use of this product offers our home building customers a range of benefits that ensure superior results:
1. Engineered Performance: Each Finger Joint stud is engineered for superior performance. Vertical use, structural studs must exhibit strength values more than twice the design value for the selected grade. The result is uniform dimensions and exceptional straightness. The product is code accepted under NBCC, CSA NLGA (SPS3), IBC and NDS.
2. Enhanced Stability: Manufactured to resist warping and twisting, Finger Joint studs are straight, strong and stable with an average of 5 to 7 joints per 9 foot stud. This feature is crucial for maintaining structural integrity over time, making them ideal for supporting load-bearing walls and structures.
3. Environmental Sustainability: Made from sustainably sourced wood fibers and environmentally friendly glue, Finger Joint studs contribute to responsible building practices. By utilizing valuable forest resources efficiently and reducing waste, a durable building material is achieved while also supporting sustainable forestry management. More specifically, this material is HRA rated, approved by CLSAB, CSA and ALSC, meets NLGA SPS 3 grade and is Green Build eligible.
4. Versatility and Adaptability: Whether for interior partitions or exterior walls, Finger joint studs offer unmatched versatility. They are interchangeable with solid sawn studs, have an excellent nailing edge and the premium product is bright and clean.
5. Quality Assurance: Finger Jointed lumber is subject to stringent quality control requirements. Our supplier conducts regular in-plant testing to assure strong reliable joints. Third party verification follows the NGLA and American Lumber Standards to test for:
- Bond strength and adhesive durability
- Structural Finger Joints must exhibit strength values more than twice the design
- Bending strength
- Shear strength
- Joint stability Pressure vacuum treatment
Myths and Facts About Finger Joint Studs
Canadian Finger Joint vertical-use studs have been in production for over twenty-five years and are widely accepted throughout North America. Learn the facts here:
Myth: Finger Joint studs are weaker than solid lumber.
Fact: Finger Joint studs are actually stronger than solid sawn stud lumber. The process of joining shorter pieces of lumber together creates a product that is more stable and resistant to warping, twisting, and splitting. The joints are break tested ensuring their strength.
Myth: Finger Joint studs are made from scrap wood.
Fact: While it is true that Finger Joint studs are made from shorter pieces of lumber, these pieces are not considered scrap wood. In fact, the pieces used to make Finger Joint studs are carefully selected and graded for their strength and stability. Only the highest quality pieces are used to make Finger Joint studs.
Myth: Finger Joint studs are not as attractive as solid lumber.
Fact: Finger Joint studs can be just as attractive as solid stud lumber. The process of joining shorter pieces of lumber together creates a product with a more uniform appearance and superior performance which is desirable by framers in wall applications.
Myth: Finger Joint studs are not environmentally friendly.
Fact: Finger Joint studs are actually a more environmentally friendly option than solid lumber. By using shorter pieces of lumber, Finger Joint studs reduce waste and make use of materials that might otherwise be discarded.
Myth: Finger Joint studs are difficult to work with.
Fact: Finger Joint studs are actually easier to work with than solid lumber in many cases. Finger Joint studs are straight, more stable, and resistant to warping. They are less likely to split or crack during installation, which can save time and reduce waste on job sites.
In conclusion, Finger Joint studs are a strong, attractive, and environmentally friendly option for construction projects. Despite the myths and misconceptions surrounding this type of lumber, the facts show that it is a cost-effective and easy-to-work-with option that can withstand the stresses of construction.