Deep dive into the uses of joist hangers
What are joist hangers and what are they used for? Joist hangers are a useful building product used in construction. They are designed to anchor wooden beams or joists and are primarily used in roofs, decking, floors and ceilings to create a strong, long lasting support.
If you’re wanting to learn more or are wondering what type of joist hanger will be the best for your job, then read on! We have put together a short guide for you.
What are the benefits of a joist hanger?
Joist hangers are versatile and much stronger than using traditional nails or screws alone. A joist hanger is the best solution to achieve the ultimate lifespan of wood joists. They can connect joists without cutting holes in walls or risking damp penetration in the ends of the timber. And they ensure the wood beams keep a true fitting, creating long term strength and rigidity by stopping the wood from naturally twisting and moving.
Joist hangers are also easy to fit and relatively cheap given the length of time they last. As long as all the holes have nails or screws properly inserted, they provide excellent stability. Joist hangers can also be welded if needed and can be attached to masonry as well as timber.
Types Of Joist Hangers
Joist hangers come in many shapes and sizes to fit different beams and framing configurations. Most come in a U-shape, which allows them to fit around three sides of a joist. Others may have a T-shaped plate to provide a more secure connection to the wall framing.
There are two main types of Joist Hanger applications
- Timber to Timber
- Timber to Masonry
Choosing The Right Joist Hanger
At Speedy Fixings, we have available a large collection of joist hangers for sale, that will be suitable for your different needs. But what are the key differences between the joist hangers?
Wrap Over Joist Hangers
Also known as jiffy hangers, wrap over joist hangers are designed to wrap around three sides of wooden timber joists to support these from timber members. We have available standard wrap over hangers then for deeper timber to timber applications; long leg joist and extra long leg joist hangers will be suitable.
Face Fix Joist Hangers
Face fix joist hangers are designed to connect timber joists to concrete, timber joists to timber and timber joists to steel. Some of our most popular sizes of face fix hangers include 150mm face fix hanger, 45mm joist hanger, 200mm face fix hanger, 125mm face fix hanger, 225mm face fix hanger, 100mm face fix hanger and 76mm face fix hanger.
Built In Masonry Joist Hangers
Built in Masonry hangers are used to support timber joists, beams and trussed rafters from masonry walls. Our range includes built-in masonry hangers in various sizes, including 47mm ×175mm masonry hangers, 50mm ×250mm masonry hangers, 75mm ×150mm masonry hangers, 100mm ×150mm masonry hangers and 150mm ×200mm masonry hangers.
If you require further information about our joist hangers, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today. We can be quickly reached on 01206 793100. Alternatively, email us at [email protected].