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Red-I™ joists

RedBuilt is often the first choice of architects, engineers, contractors and building owners on a diverse array of projects. One of many reasons is our engineered wood Red-I joists are suitable for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications where design efficiency, installation cost, labor savings and aesthetics are primary considerations.

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With uniform and predictable strength, Red-I joists can carry heavy loads over long spans while using wood economically. Manufactured to resist twisting, bowing and shrinking, and trimmable on the job site, they’re engineered to provide faster installation times, which cuts down on labor costs. Plus, they’re pre-punched with knock out holes for convenient wiring and LVL flanges are easily nailed, unlike some alternative materials.

FLANGE DIMENSIONS

(h x w)

WEB (OSB) AVAILABLE DEPTHS SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Red-I 45 1 1/2” x 1 3/4” 3/8” 9 1/2” - 16”
Red-I 65 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” 7/16” 11 7/8” - 30”
Red-I 65T 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” 7/16” 9-1/2” - 30”
depending on slope
Tapered
Red-I 90 1 1/2” x 3 1/2” 7/16” 11 7/8” - 30”
Red-I 90H 1 3/4” x 3 1/2” 7/16” 11 7/8” - 30”
Red-I 90HS 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” 1/2” 11 7/8” - 32”

For heavy loads and 8’ on-center roof systems. Provides increased bending strength and stiffness

Red-I DTL 25 Sound Isolation Detail 4

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Red-I DTL 24 Sound Isolation Detail 3

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Red-I DTL 23 Sound Isolation Detail 2

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Red-I DTL 22 Sound Isolation Detail 1

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Red-I DTL 21 Wind/Seismic Connections Wall Tension Tie — HD Connections

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Red-I DTL 20 Wind/Seismic Connections Tie at Butting Joists

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Red-I DTL 19 Wind/Seismic Connections Wall Tension Tie With Straps

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Red-I DTL 18 Roof Details – Bevel Cut or Fire Cut

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Red-I DTL 17 Roof Details – Cantilever with Mansard Framing

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Red-I DTL 16 Roof Details – Ridge

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Red-I DTL 15 Roof Details – Beveled Plate Requirements

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Red-I DTL 14 Roof Details – Slope at High End

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Red-I DTL 13 Roof Details – Slope

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Red-I DTL 12b Outriggers (Available as Plant-Assembled)

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Red-I DTL 12a Cantilevers (Field-Assembled Only)

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Red-I DTL 11 Red-I™ Joist Cantilever

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Red-I DTL 10 Floor Details Top-Loaded Double Joist

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Red-I DTL 9 Floor Details Support Detail (For Loads Exceeding 250 lb)

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Red-I DTL 8 Floor Details Side-Loaded Double Joist (Header Location)

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Red-I DTL 7 Floor Details Side-Loaded Double Joist (Ladder Framing)

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Red-I DTL 6 Floor Details Hanger on Masonry Wall

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Red-I DTL 5 Floor Details Hanger on Steel Beam

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Red-I DTL 4 Floor Details Hanger on Beam

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Red-I DTL 3 Floor Details Hanger on Ledger

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Red-I DTL 2 Floor Details Hanger on Stud Wall

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Red-I DTL 1 Floor Details Nailing Red-I™ Joist to Bearing Plate

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Total Support Brochure

57317kb PDF Updated Mar 2020 Download PDF

Red-I45L and Red-I58 Joists in Residential/Multi-Family Applications (TB-200)

253kb PDF Updated Oct 2014 Download PDF

Fire Facts Guide

2801kb PDF Updated Jun 2016 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joists (for Canada)

1313kb PDF Updated Aug 2023 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joists

2080kb PDF Updated Nov 2023 Download PDF

Forming and Shoring Product Selector

4626kb PDF Updated Oct 2020 Download PDF

Sprinkler System Installation Guide

5773kb PDF Updated Jan 2016 Download PDF

Tapered Red-I65T™ Joists

6857kb PDF Updated Mar 2018 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joist Installation Information

1636kb PDF Updated Dec 2023 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joist Installation Information (Metric)

684kb PDF Updated Apr 2022 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joist Installation Information (Spanish)

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Sprinkler System Installation Guide

5773kb PDF Updated Jan 2016 Download PDF

SFI® Chain of Custody Certificate for Red-I™ Joists and RedLam™ LVL

283kb PDF Updated Oct 2023 Download PDF

PFS-TECO Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies

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Intertek Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies

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Health Product Declaration (HPD) – RedBuilt Red-I™ Joists

413kb PDF Updated Feb 2023 Download PDF

Parapet Assemblies (TB-400)

656kb PDF Updated Jan 2022 Download PDF

Red-I45L and Red-I58 Joists in Residential/Multi-Family Applications (TB-200)

253kb PDF Updated Oct 2014 Download PDF

RedBuilt™ Red-I™ I-Joist Specification – Canada

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RedBuilt™ Red-I™ I-Joist Specification – U.S.

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RedSpec™ Product Sizing Software Brochure

369kb PDF Updated Aug 2014 Download PDF

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – RedBuilt Red-I™ Joists

1376kb PDF Updated Dec 2021 Download PDF

Fire Facts Guide

2801kb PDF Updated Jun 2016 Download PDF

FloorChoice™ Floor Performance

2061kb PDF Updated Jun 2010 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joists (for Canada)

1313kb PDF Updated Aug 2023 Download PDF

Red-I™ Joists

2080kb PDF Updated Nov 2023 Download PDF

Forming and Shoring Product Selector

4626kb PDF Updated Oct 2020 Download PDF

Sprinkler System Installation Guide

5773kb PDF Updated Jan 2016 Download PDF

Tapered Red-I65T™ Joists

6857kb PDF Updated Mar 2018 Download PDF

SFI® Chain of Custody Certificate for Red-I™ Joists and RedLam™ LVL

283kb PDF Updated Oct 2023 Download PDF

Health Product Declaration (HPD) – RedBuilt Red-I™ Joists

413kb PDF Updated Feb 2023 Download PDF

Red-I™ I-Joist (SDS)

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Wood Dust (SDS)

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Green Building Solutions Q&A

151kb PDF Updated May 2024 Download PDF

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – RedBuilt Red-I™ Joists

1376kb PDF Updated Dec 2021 Download PDF

RED-I™ TAPERED I-JOISTS

1064kb RFA Updated Feb 2021 Download RFA

RED-I™ I-JOISTS

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PFS-TECO Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies

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Intertek Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies

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ICC-ES Report ESR-2994 with LABC Supplement: Red-I™ Prefabricated Wood I-Joists

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CCMC 13487-R: Red-I™ Prefabricated Wood I-Joists (Red-I45, I65, I90 and I90H)

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PFS-TECO Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies

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Intertek Listed Fire-Rated Assemblies

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Fire Facts Guide

2801kb PDF Updated Jun 2016 Download PDF

Sprinkler System Installation Guide

5773kb PDF Updated Jan 2016 Download PDF

ICC-ES Report ESR-2994 with LABC Supplement: Red-I™ Prefabricated Wood I-Joists

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RedBuilt™ Product Warranty Letter

325kb PDF Updated Aug 2025 Download PDF

Product Warranty Certificate

796kb PDF Updated Aug 2025 Download PDF

Secondary Treatments (TB-300)

123kb PDF Updated Mar 2016 Download PDF

Parapet Assemblies (TB-400)

656kb PDF Updated Jan 2022 Download PDF

Red-I45L and Red-I58 Joists in Residential/Multi-Family Applications (TB-200)

253kb PDF Updated Oct 2014 Download PDF

RedSpec™ Product Sizing Software Brochure

369kb PDF Updated Aug 2014 Download PDF

FloorChoice™ Floor Performance

2061kb PDF Updated Jun 2010 Download PDF

Red-I™ I-Joist (SDS)

425kb PDF Download PDF

Wood Dust (SDS)

406kb PDF Download PDF

Fabricator Certificate – City of Los Angeles, RedLam LVL & Red-I Joists

415kb PDF Updated Jul 2025 Download PDF

Fabricator Certificate – City of Houston, Open-Web Trusses, RedLam LVL & Red-I Joists

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Japanese Approval – Article 37 – Red-I45™

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Japanese Approval – Article 37 – Red-I65™

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Japanese Approval – Article 37 – Red-I90™

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Japanese Approval – Article 37 – Red-I53™/Red-I58™

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Fabricator Certificate – City of Seattle, Red-I Joists

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