About this asset

This timber open web joist is a Revit family component designed for structural floor or roof framing in residential projects. The component features a lightweight timber open web configuration, comprising parallel top and bottom chords connected by diagonal web members. The design utilizes a consistent timber profile across all structural elements, creating a rigid truss system suitable for spanning significant distances while maintaining a low self-weight. Its geometry is clean and linear, reflecting standard timber construction practices. The assembly is intended for clear-span applications, providing an efficient alternative to solid sawn lumber or engineered I-joists in residential or light commercial floor systems. The natural wood finish is consistent across all visible members.

The download is a 225 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

In Revit, this family functions as a structural framing element. Users should load the RFA into their project and apply it using the beam tool or place it as a component within a structural framing system. The family allows for standard snapping to grid lines or structural walls. Ensure the material parameter is mapped to a project-specific timber material to maintain accurate schedules and visual representation in section cuts and structural plans.

Engineers and architects utilize this open web joist in residential and light commercial floor framing assemblies where long spans and integrated services are required. It is an ideal solution for projects requiring an exposed ceiling or a lightweight, high-strength structural floor system. Professionals often search for this asset when detailing floor-to-ceiling heights, coordinating MEP runs through the open web spaces, or specifying sustainable timber construction methods. It pairs effectively with standard timber joist hangers and floor decking systems in Revit models.