Structural Wood Systems, Inc.

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Structural Wood Systems is a specialty lumberyard that provides the structural design as well as the structural components (Floor & Roof Trusses, Wood & Steel Beams, and Wood & Steel Portal Frames) direct to the homebuilder.

All prepared and ready for the week of beautiful weather! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
03/09/2020

All prepared and ready for the week of beautiful weather!

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After lots of hard work from our team, SWS is proud to have finally launched our website this past Wesnesday! After 25+ ...
02/21/2020

After lots of hard work from our team, SWS is proud to have finally launched our website this past Wesnesday! After 25+ years in business, we are finally with the times and on the web. Click the link on our profile to check out the full page!

02/10/2020

We are in love with this stunning project with Rick Roy Construction and
in Harwich, MA. This property is breathtaking and the wall of windows facing the ocean is a must. Because this house is elevated on concrete piles, it is able to be so close to water without fear of damage. It’s a pleasure to work with Rick Roy and on this project and we can’t wait for more in the future!

Builder: rickroyconstruction.com
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It was a pleasure to work with Rick Roy Construction on this gorgeous property in Chatham, MA. The structure of this hou...
02/03/2020

It was a pleasure to work with Rick Roy Construction on this gorgeous property in Chatham, MA. The structure of this house is perfect for getting a 180 degree view of the water, especially with those back porches and pool! This house and property are stunning and we can’t wait to continue doing projects with Rick Roy in the future!

Builder: Rick Roy Construction

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How the New Fire Code Affects Builders in Massachusetts (IRC Section 302.13)Simply put, the IRC code requires some form ...
01/28/2020

How the New Fire Code Affects Builders in Massachusetts (IRC Section 302.13)

Simply put, the IRC code requires some form of fire protection when using an I-joist floor system with an Unfinished Basement. The Massachusetts State Building Code states that there are five approved ways to protect an I-Joist floor system from fire:

1. Automatic Sprinkler systems

2. Gypsum Board
- 1/2 “ Gypsum board attached to the bottom fl**ge of the I-joist
- 1/2 “ Gypsum board attached directly to the web
- 1/2 “ Gypsum board attached directly to the sides of the fl**ges
- 1/2 “ Gypsum board installed on top of the bottom fl**ge
- 5/8 “ Gypsum board installed on top of the bottom fl**ge (24” oc joist)

3. Mineral Wool Insulation

4. Intumescent Paint APPLIED at the factory ONLY

5. Wood floor assemblies using dimension lumber or structural composite lumber equal or greater than 2” x 10” nominal dimensions, or other approved floor assemblies demonstrating equivalent fire performance are exempt from these provision

I have worked with all of the approved systems and concluded there is a better way. In my experience, all of the approved systems (line #1 - #4) increase the cost of the floor system, but do not truly improve the floors performance. I have developed an LVL floor joist that is the same size as 2x10s and 2x12s, thereby complying with line #5.

I would recommend the LVL floor joist system because it significantly improves the floor performance, yet costs the same as an I-joist floor system with attached gypsum board.

There are several additional benefits to an LVL floor system:
- Significantly stiffer floors
- No need to double up on floor joists under kitchen island
- No need to double up on floor joists under tiled, walk-in shower
- Easy access to all mechanicals in the basement
- No need to soffit around Plumbing, HVAC, and/or Electrical obstructions
- LVL floor joists can accommodate most plumbing holes, including 4” waste pipes, if coordinated with an engineer in advance

I wish you all a successful 2020.

01/27/2020

It was a pleasure to work with JB Robbie on this project in Duxbury earlier this year. It's hard to top the view on the water, but our favorite parts of the house are the front awning and the back porches. Check out the boat storage in the garage too! We love the way this house is coming along and can’t wait to see it when it’s finished and are excited to continue doing projects with JB Robbie Builders, Inc. in the future!

01/07/2020

Hey Facebook, we are Structural Wood Systems located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. We are a team who provides the structural design as well as the structural components (floor trusses, roof trusses and steel beams) direct to the home builder from our specialty lumber yard.We design high end, residential, single-family homes in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Owner Jeff Gray says, “The primary reason homebuilders use our service is simple: our designs are done right. They are more thorough and accurate than anything else in the marketplace. Each design includes a roof, attic, second floor and first floor framing plan as well as a footing plan analysis to ensure the structure is supported properly.” Plumbing fixtures, recessed lighting and HVAC conflicts are addressed during the design process rather than after the frame has been erected. “We look at each project as if we were building it ourselves.”

Upon completion of the structural design, Structural Wood Systems provides a pre-cut, pre-labeled system that eliminates waste, reduces assembly time and lowers the overall cost of the frame.

Address

241 Lake Street
Bellingham, MA
02019

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(508) 876-9663

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