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PRODUCT TESTS >> DWB ANGLIA LTD POSI JOIST Posi Joists, or Eco Joists, are growing in popularity for loft conversions because they are 40% lighter than a timber joist and very strong. They also have obvious advantages in running services particularly soil and waste pipes. Carpenter Robin Clevett is a big fan of these joists, and has used them on several projects, including his own house, which is a converted chapel. Professional Builder visited him on site where he was pitching a roof over a disused swimming pool to make a barn type conversion. MORE >>
