Beam Floor Joist Connector

The djt14z attaches 2x deck joists and beams to the side of 4x or larger support posts.

Beam floor joist connector.

Although this joint may not get the respect it deserves it is a critical load path connection that needs to keep the post and beam aligned while properly transferring deck loads to the footing. Simpson strong tie offers a diverse line of hangers to handle almost any application with top flange concealed flange and field skewable and slopeable options. Interlocking plates are fastened onto each member and lock together for a secure structural connection. By clicking i agree below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.

The most under appreciated connection on a deck frame is probably the one between a post and the beam it supports. Beams and support posts get an in depth look at the connectors that safely secure the parts that hold up the deck joists. The etb hidden connector provides a load tested beam connection without any visible hardware. In our photo the 6x6 post was notched to leave a thick component that could be through bolted or lag bolted to the girder.

Although mostly direct bearing connections deck beams and posts also have to resist some very real lateral loads and that s where the post caps and bases. For the strongest connection of joists to the support beam the joists should sit on top of the beam. Beam and support posts. Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection.