JoistHanger

For face fixing of joists to beams, posistrut trusses to beams and roof trusses to girders.

The JoistHanger has been developed as an economical and effective way to fasten joists, PosiStrut floor trusses and roof trusses to the face of beams and girders.

JoistHangers are available in a range of sizes to suit most common timber dimensions. The sizes used for dressed timber will generally be different than those for unseasoned, rough sawn material. Use Table 1 to select an appropriate JoistHanger size.

USES

JoistHangers provide a simple but effective way to:

• fasten joists to the face of beams.
• fasten 70mm and 90mm thick PosiStrut floor trusses to the face of other beams.
• fasten small span standard trusses to girder trusses.

Advantages

• Fast fixing method, providing a reliable fixing capacity.
• Simple nail fixing.
• No drilling required.