Floor Joist Splice Plate

Joist splice plate kits are supplied as pairs of plates made from anodised aluminium treadplate un drilled to be fixed with self drilling and tapping screws included.

Floor joist splice plate. Thd sku 464236. L it is ideal for reinforcing wood to wood connections on flat members and has a staggered nail pattern for a secure connection that resists splitting. This line of simpson hardware features a variety of wood to wood wood to masonry and wood to concrete connectors. To help keep joists flat always attach blocking perpendicular to the joists.

Simpson strong tie creates structural building products that help people create safer and stronger buildings and homes. Then set new joists same height as existing ones alongside the old. The plates allow you to joint domestic joists at any point along their length. Rated 3 out of 5 by.

Rated 5 out of 5 by xooo1ooox from perfect held two beans together 100 without any effort. Here is a pathetic attempt to. Splice plate 350 x 95 x 15mm 4 pack is rated 4 7 out of 5 by 11. The plates allow you to joint domestic joists at any point along their length.

They are engineered and tested to perform. Joist splice plate kits are supplied as pairs of plates made from anodised aluminium treadplate un drilled to be fixed with self drilling and tapping screws included. Tack a beam under the sagging joists. How to properly splice a joist or rafter.

Also install diagonal blocking to keep the entire frame from racking. Simpson strong tie tie plate galvanized steel 1 13 16 in. Maximum joist width allowable is 3 inches 75mm for domestic floor loadings only. Nailing two 2x4s together will work to span about three joists unless the sag is under a weight bearing wall.

The everbilt 2 in. It s ok only to splice on one side for example when adding rafter tails to rafters that already bear on the top plate. Featuring a durable zinc plated steel construction this plate is easy to install. Set a hydraulic jack and post under the beam and jack up the joists about 1 8 in.

Use narrower lumber 2x8 blocking on 2x10 joists so the blocking looks less conspicuous from a distance. And that leads to a wavy deck surface. Mending plates 4 pack are the everbilt 2 in. A day until they re level.

Another example that could be ok is adding to the top of a rafter that is too short because the contractor ordered lumber which is 8 too short.