132x200mm Welded Masonry Joist Hanger

132x200mm Welded Masonry Joist Hanger

132mm x 200mm Welded Masonry Joist Hanger is designed to support 200mm high timber joist. The joist hanger's actual height is 190mm, and the flange is built into brick or block wall. It has a minimum crushing strength of 3.5N/mm. Welded Masonry Joist Hanger is also suitable for many timber to timber and timber to steel applications, where masonry flange should be securely fixed to the timber or to steel beams using appropriate fixings.

Installation of 132x200mm Welded Masonry Joist Hanger

• The back plate of the hanger should lie flat against the vertical masonry support,
• The masonry flange should never be placed in dry slots,
• Masonry flange should have a minimum of 3 courses (675mm masonry) above,
• Use correct strength mortar as per British Standard,
• Both supporting and above masonry should be allowed to mature before any load is applied,
• Joist should be square cut and sit tight to the back of the hanger - maximum gap permitted is 6mm,
• Nail the side flanges with 30 x 3.75mm galvanised square twist nails or equivalent,
• To provide lateral restraint HD Straps should be used,
• Use appropriate corrosion resistant fixings. Do not use galvanised fixings with stainless steel products or vice versa.