Herringbone Joist Strut 400 centres 480mm

The BPC Building Products Herringbone Joist Strut for 400mm centres and 480mm length is an essential component for robust timber floor construction. This galvanised steel strut provides vital lateral support, effectively preventing sideways movement and buckling of floor joists, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with UK Building Regulations. It offers a modern, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional, labour-intensive timber noggins.

Key Features and Specifications

• Material: Manufactured from 0.9mm thick galvanised steel (conforms to BS EN 10346:2009, DX51D + Z275) for excellent corrosion resistance and durability.
• Dimensions: Specifically designed for 400mm joist centres with an overall length of 480mm and a width of 32mm.
• Installation: Features pre-punched holes for easy and secure fixing to the top and underside of joists, typically using 30 x 3.75 square twist nails or equivalent screws.
• Performance: Provides superior bracing and stability, significantly reducing on-site labour compared to timber strutting.
• Compliance: Meets the bracing requirements for long-span domestic floors and other structural applications as required by Building Regulations.
• Safety: All corners are rounded in the interest of safety during handling and installation.

Applications

This Herringbone Joist Strut is ideal for a wide range of timber framing and flooring projects, both domestic and commercial. It is primarily used to reinforce floor and ceiling structures, preventing lateral movement and twisting in joists. Installation is generally required at the centre of the span when floor joists exceed 2.5 metres in length. For spans exceeding 4.5 metres, two rows of struts are recommended, spaced at one-third and two-thirds of the overall span.

Delivery in and Around London

We offer reliable delivery of BPC Herringbone Joist Struts across London and the surrounding counties. Whether you’re in central boroughs like Croydon, Lewisham, Southwark, Camden, or Hackney, or in Greater London areas such as Enfield, Bexley, Redbridge, and Barnet, your order can be delivered promptly. We also serve surrounding counties including Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire. This product is available in various pack sizes to suit your project needs, and trade quantities are always welcome.