Floor Joist Splice Plates

Mending plates 4 pack are the ideal reinforcements for flat surface joints seams or cracks.

Floor joist splice plates.

How to properly splice a joist or rafter. To help keep joists flat always attach blocking perpendicular to the joists. 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. And that leads to a wavy deck surface.

Ideal for splicing rim joist and is easily field skewable for off angle rim joist connections the field skewable tradeready rim track splice plate provides an easy and efficient method for splicing tradeready rim. Splice plate 350 x 95 x 15mm 4 pack is rated 4 7 out of 5 by 11. The everbilt 2 in. Use narrower lumber 2x8 blocking on 2x10 joists so the blocking looks less conspicuous from a distance.

Featuring a durable zinc plated steel construction this plate is easy to install. Simpson strong tie tie plate galvanized steel 1 13 16 in. 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 center of the plate allows for easy one time field bending from 0.

Mending plates 4 pack are the everbilt 2 in. A special countersunk 2 hole design allows flat head screws to sit flush with the material. Thd sku 464236. Rated 3 out of 5 by.

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