How would you attach a triple beam to a concrete footer?
#1
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How would you attach a triple beam to a concrete footer?
Is it possible to attach a triple beam to a concrete footer like you would a post?
Most anchors I've found are 3.5" or 5.5". A triple beam would come in at 4.5".
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Most anchors I've found are 3.5" or 5.5". A triple beam would come in at 4.5".
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
#2
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A triple beam used as a post? What are you doing? What type of "beam" are you installing? What is the other dimension of your "beam", it's 3 1/2" in one direction but how long is it in the other direction since most posts are square but most beams are rectangular?
The only thing I can think of that you might call a triple beam would be three 2"x pieces like 2x4's but those don't bear directly on a footer. They are first attached to a sole or bottom plate which is what gets attached to the footer.
The only thing I can think of that you might call a triple beam would be three 2"x pieces like 2x4's but those don't bear directly on a footer. They are first attached to a sole or bottom plate which is what gets attached to the footer.
#3
I think he is asking about (3) joists mounting on top of a cement pier (calling it a footer) like you would mount on top of a wood post!
I guess the question is why would you have (3) joists, I dont recall ever seeing a situation where that would be needed!
I guess the question is why would you have (3) joists, I dont recall ever seeing a situation where that would be needed!
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Thanks for the replies. I would go 3 so that I could go with a smaller width (do to lack of clearance). For instance, (2) 2x8's can be replaced with (3) 2x6's.... Or so the internet says lol.
#5
There are triple joist hangers for home construction and prove me wrong but I dont recall ever seeing one for decks!
#6
You would use an ABU66Z and shim the sides to be full width of the bracket, as shown in the Simpson catalog under ABA/ABU/ ABW (beam installation).
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