Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist, rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. Simpson Strong-Tie offers a diverse line of hangers to handle almost any application with top flange, concealed flange and field-skewable and slopeable options. MIT top-flange I-joist hangers meet the unique needs of I-joists while offering superior performance and ease of installation.
Positive-angle nailing (PAN) minimizes splitting of the flanges while permitting time-saving nailing from a better angle
With positive-angle nailing, the nail hole material is not removed
Optional triangle nail holes may be used for increased uplift capacity; optional uplift nailing requires the addition of properly-secured web stiffeners
Actual joist size: 3-1/2-in x 11-7/8-in
Made from 16-gauge steel
Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
Install with 0.162-in x 3-1/2-in nails in the header and 0.148-in x 1-1/2-in nails in the joist