Floor Joist Splice Plate

How to properly splice a joist or rafter.

Floor joist splice plate. This line of simpson hardware features a variety of wood to wood wood to masonry and wood to concrete connectors. They are engineered and tested to perform. Tack a beam under the sagging joists. And that leads to a wavy deck surface.

Rated 5 out of 5 by xooo1ooox from perfect held two beans together 100 without any effort. Simpson strong tie tie plate galvanized steel 1 13 16 in. To help keep joists flat always attach blocking perpendicular to the joists. Maximum joist width allowable is 3 inches 75mm for domestic floor loadings only.

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It s ok only to splice on one side for example when adding rafter tails to rafters that already bear on the top plate. The plates allow you to joint domestic joists at any point along their length. Then set new joists same height as existing ones alongside the old. Mending plates 4 pack are the ideal reinforcements for flat surface joints seams or cracks.

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. Use narrower lumber 2x8 blocking on 2x10 joists so the blocking looks less conspicuous from a distance. Mending plates 4 pack are the everbilt 2 in. Thd sku 464236.

Also install diagonal blocking to keep the entire frame from racking. Featuring a durable zinc plated steel construction this plate is easy to install. Splice plate 350 x 95 x 15mm 4 pack is rated 4 7 out of 5 by 11. Nailing two 2x4s together will work to span about three joists unless the sag is under a weight bearing wall.

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. The everbilt 2 in. Set a hydraulic jack and post under the beam and jack up the joists about 1 8 in. Simpson strong tie creates structural building products that help people create safer and stronger buildings and homes.

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.