Special Profile Joists

Architectural aesthetics, engineered for structural efficiency

Special profile joists exterior of Mandan High School

Innovative rooflines made possible by more than 40,000 special profile joist designs.

Structural design freedom and performance

Move beyond the ordinary. Special profile joists open a world of architectural design possibilities that are practical, economical, and deliver enhanced project performance for steel construction. Our steel joists are available in a variety of special profiles, including gable, bowstring, arched, scissor, double-pitched, and triple-pitched.

Let us help you navigate the thousands of steel joist design possibilities by collaborating with you during the design phase of your project.

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Special Profile Joists Gable and Flat Top Gable
Special Profile Joists Scissor Compound Scissor
Special Profile Joists Bowstring and Sloped Bowstring
Special Profile Arch or Barrel Sloped Arch or Barrel
Mandan High School special profile bowstring joist
Close up special profile bowstring joists
  • Manufactured in accordance with Steel Joist Institute specifications
  • Furnished with no camber unless otherwise specified
  • Bolted diagonally in all rows of bridging

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