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Joist hangers for full 2-in. lumber

JFink | Posted in Construction Techniques on

Hey guys, just curious what you all are using when you need to install joist hangers on existing floor joists that are a full 2 inches wide? 1-7/8″ LVL hangers?

Justin Fink – FHB Editorial

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  1. MSLiechty | | #1

    Rough sawn lumber hangers?

    ML

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    Gene_Davis | | #2

    Simpson makes joist hangers for rough sawn lumber.  Two-inch width, for example.  I'll bet USP does, also.

    Simpson's mainline catalog is a free download, as is the software they offer for sizing hangers per load conditions.

     

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  3. Piffin | | #3

    Simson's 2" joist hangers

     

     

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      JFink | | #4

      great...I didn't even know they existed. I was expecting to have to fill in a wider hanger with plywood or something. Thanks all.Justin Fink - FHB Editorial

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