Beam Floor Joist Connector

A double 2x beam can rest on a notched 6x6 post as shown.

Beam floor joist connector.

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. The most under appreciated connection on a deck frame is probably the one between a post and the beam it supports. By clicking i agree below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. 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.

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. Beams and support posts get an in depth look at the connectors that safely secure the parts that hold up the deck joists. Simpson strong tie category wood construction connectors we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. For the strongest connection of joists to the support beam the joists should sit on top of the beam.

In our photo the 6x6 post was notched to leave a thick component that could be through bolted or lag bolted to the girder. Beam and support posts. 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. Critical deck framing connections part 2.