Nature shows us how it's done and captivates us with delicate structures of the utmost stability. The principle behind this is as simple as it is compelling: reduction.
Where no material is needed, no material is wasted. The result: the same properties with less weight, lower primary energy consumption, and better energy efficiency. STEICOjoist web beams, when combined with MAGU Neopor insulation, perfectly embody this principle.
Optimal thermal insulation—no thermal bridges
Cost-effective construction—up to the Passive House standard
Ideal for simple gable and hip roofs
The STEICO Roof Truss with MAGU Insulation
MAGU has developed a line of insulation and filler materials specifically tailored to the STEICOjoist ceiling and roof joist product range, which optimally combines the advantages of a lightweight, fast, cost-effective, and highly thermally insulated construction method.
The lightweight supports, combined with the highly insulating Neopor core material, enable the most cost-effective construction method with minimal on-site setup.
Especially for simple gable, monopitch, or flat roofs, the STEICO-MAGU system offers a level of cost-effectiveness never before achieved.
Installation Plan
The chords of the STEICOjoist joists are made of kiln-dried, machine-sorted, and finger-jointed softwood. The webs consist of high-quality hardboard panels that are joined lengthwise via a V-joint and glued together.
MAGU insulation blocks are made of Neopor. This high-performance insulation material has a cellular structure very similar to that of natural cork.
Examples of Steico Roof Insulation
New construction with an offset Steico-MAGU Plutdach roof
The roof overhang can be constructed either as exposed rafters or, as shown here, as roof box sheathing.
Purlins are to be provided by the client in solid structural lumber or laminated wood.
The STEICO joists are installed along with the insulation, secured together using a clamp or tension straps, and fastened with screws
The insulation panels fit snugly against the web girders without creating thermal bridges
With the STEICO-MAGU system, the roof can be erected and insulated at the same time in no time at all.
All thermal bridges are minimized, allowing for very slim roof structures in U-values suitable for passive houses!
When combined with the MAGU wall, the purlins can be integrated into the wall system without creating thermal bridges.
The insulation panels fit securely into the web beams and can withstand enormous loads
Purlin—filler—purlin, and so on. The roof is erected piece by piece and insulated at the same time.
Extremely easy to install—shortest construction time—the STEICO-MAGU roofing system can be easily installed by any local carpenter
On the inside, the roof is clad with materials such as drywall.
