Hangers for old lumber

03-08-2008, 06:16 PM	#1
Clutchcargo I have gas!     Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,653	Hangers for old lumber Does anyone know of a joist hanger made specifically for old lumber sizes? The 2x8 has an actual size of 1 3/4". If not, what do you typically do in this situation? I'm about to start shortening the floor joists to make room for a LVL floor beam. __________________ I tear things down and build them up.

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03-09-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
Clutchcargo I have gas!     Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,653	Hangers for old lumber Nobody has run across this before? After perusing the Simpson Strong Tie catalog I found that the engineered wood hanger (HU7) is the perfect size for the joist (actual size 1.75 x 7.25). Can anyone think of a reason why this couldn't be used for sawn lumber? __________________ I tear things down and build them up.

03-09-2008, 11:59 AM	#3
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler     Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Hangers for old lumber Read the last post here: How to fit joist hangers on "swollen" joists __________________ - Build Well -