Output From James Jones & Sons' Timber Systems Division Has Defied Expectations

Output from James Jones & Sons’ Timber Systems Division in Forres has defied expectations in the first half of the year, largely as a result of the mild winter and encouraging levels of activity from national and regional housebuilders. While the company's JJI-Joists are still used mainly in floors, they are increasingly being specified in walls and roofs, the latter through the company's internally developed, highly insulated, prefabricated roofing system: JJ-Intelliroof. "We majored on this at Ecobuild and had a lot of interest, including from Continental visitors, something we're following up actively. This fits well with our current European presence, through Belgian partner VC Wood, " said Timber Systems business development manager Mark Tilston. A major UK housebuilder is now specifying JJ-Intelliroof in many of its house types, and other projects include a large public/private housing development in Yorkshire for the Rowntree Foundation, with roof spans of 12m; And a successful pilot project, called the Glasgow House, which is using building design and technology to address the critical issue of fuel poverty in Glasgow. "Independently monitored energy-use results from the Glasgow House Project have been impressive, " said Mr Tilston. Demand for the JJ-Intelliroof is such that key fabricating partners for the system now include National Hickman and North Yorkshire Timber. Later this summer James Jones will report on its first Eurocode 5 roof project, for a large new school facility. Another big first for the company has been the development of fire and preservative treatments for JJI-Joists, which were launched at this year's Ecobuild. They include a cost-effective preservative solution, acceptable for NHBC wall studs; A fire treatment solution, suitable for NHBC and UKTFA hazard class applications; And the inclusion of both treated and untreated JJI-Joists incorporating British, FSC-certified timber. Source: ttjonline