Second Floor System
Bensonwood's Open-Built® second floor system has a subfloor platform raised above the exposed wood floor joists. The nearly unobstructed space between the joists and subfloor makes it ideal for wiring, ducts, and pipes.
Because subcontractors don't have to drill holes and snake wires and plumbing through the frame, our houses are much easier and less expensive to build. They're also much easier to service, update, remodel, and maintain over the years because the mechanical systems are easy to access through removable ceiling panels.
The subfloor is raised above the joists via threaded, adjustable "stand-off" assemblies that have rubber feet on the joist end. In addition to isolating second floor noise and vibration, the stand-off assemblies also allow Bensonwood's Beam Team to adjust and level the second floor perfectly.
Because the floor is preassembled at Bensonwood facilities, it is flown into position via crane in sections as large as 8 ft. by 28 ft. The first-floor ceiling panels rest on top of the second floor joists.
The ceiling panels are available in several styles and finishes. Choose from fir, cypress, cedar, pine, or MDF (medium density fiberboard) panels that can be painted.