Metal Floor Joist Supports

Steel joists joist girders.

Metal floor joist supports.

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. Building a pergola deck or set of stairs. Conveniently placed knock outs strengthen the joist and allow for easy hvac plumbing and electrical work. Joist to girder attachments are normally supported with joist hangers easyclip e series or s series support clips.

The central beam that provides mid span support can t do its job if it s not supported properly. If the beam is missing the long span problem described above will become evident. Sunken or damaged piers. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing.

Steel joists offer consistent time tested performance without the concern of changes in size or stability. Heavy duty joists for tough floors steeler floor joists are built to last with thick gauge steel and wide webs. The joists in most crawl spaces are supported by foundation walls and by a central beam. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the joist is used as rim or band enclosures.

Typically used in non residential construction steel joists and joist girders provide an economical system for supporting floors and roofs.