Beam Floor Joist Connector

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.

Beam floor joist connector. The djt14z attaches 2x deck joists and beams to the side of 4x or larger support posts. A double 2x beam can rest on a notched 6x6 post as shown. 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.

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 etb hidden connector provides a load tested beam connection without any visible hardware. For the strongest connection of joists to the support beam the joists should sit on top of the beam. Critical deck framing connections part 2.

By clicking i agree below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Beams and support posts get an in depth look at the connectors that safely secure the parts that hold up the deck joists. Interlocking plates are fastened onto each member and lock together for a secure structural connection. The most under appreciated connection on a deck frame is probably the one between a post and the beam it supports.