Floor Joist Splice Plates

Also install diagonal blocking to keep the entire frame from racking.

Floor joist splice plates.

Here is a pathetic attempt to. A special countersunk 2 hole design allows flat head screws to sit flush with the material. Thd sku 464236. The everbilt 2 in.

Mending plates 4 pack are the everbilt 2 in. 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 plate is also ideal for connecting and reinforcing the rim at bay or bow window details. Use narrower lumber 2x8 blocking on 2x10 joists so the blocking looks less conspicuous from a distance.

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. Simpson strong tie tie plate galvanized steel 1 13 16 in. Featuring a durable zinc plated steel construction this plate is easy to install. Mending plates 4 pack are the ideal reinforcements for flat surface joints seams or cracks.

Rated 3 out of 5 by. How to properly splice a joist or rafter. It s ok only to splice on one side for example when adding rafter tails to rafters that already bear on the top plate. To help keep joists flat always attach blocking perpendicular to the joists.

Rated 5 out of 5 by xooo1ooox from perfect held two beans together 100 without any effort. Splice plate 350 x 95 x 15mm 4 pack is rated 4 7 out of 5 by 11.