Beam Floor Joist Connector

The most under appreciated connection on a deck frame is probably the one between a post and the beam it supports.

Beam floor joist connector.

The etb hidden connector provides a load tested beam connection without any visible hardware. 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. Beams and support posts get an in depth look at the connectors that safely secure the parts that hold up the deck joists. Critical deck framing connections part 2.

A double 2x beam can rest on a notched 6x6 post as shown. Simpson strong tie category wood construction connectors we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Beam and support posts. 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. The djt14z attaches 2x deck joists and beams to the side of 4x or larger 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. In our photo the 6x6 post was notched to leave a thick component that could be through bolted or lag bolted to the girder.