Stair Joist Hangers

Field slopeable to all common stair stringer pitches the lsc connector is suitable for either solid or notched stringers.

Stair joist hangers.

Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. Reversible design allows the connector to be used in left right or interior stringers. High performance solutions for high wind forces. For example a 2x8 joist hanger is about 6 5 8 inches tall.

Bend angle only once. Through 60 years of field experience and countless hours of research simpson strong tie has developed the industry s most comprehensive line of wood construction connectors and fasteners specifically designed to resist uplift and lateral forces caused by high winds. If the joist are 2x10 or 2x12 you may be able to secure the stairs against the lower portion of the rim joist. May be used with usp sca stair angles for a complete easy to use stair framing solution.

Field slopeable to all common stair stringer pitches the lscz connector is suitable for either solid or notched stringers. Support stringers to the deck at the top by angled joist hangers and at the bottom by footings. If your first tread steps down from the deck you must extend the rim joist to create a solid surface below the deck rim to attach it to. The lsc adjustable stair stringer connector offers a versatile concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim board while replacing costly framing.

The irc specifies that stair treads should be constructed from 2 x 6 lumber. 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. Seat of the hanger is adjustable to match the slope of the stair stringer. Just be aware that if there is too little space for the stair horizontal blocking to be safely connected to the rim joist this option has to be re thought.

Choosing the right hanger. The lscz adjustable stair stringer connector offers a versatile concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim joist while replacing costly framing. If the treads are 36 inches long you can support them with two solid stringers but if you re using sawn stringers you ll need three. Read the related article critical deck connections or watch the rest of the video series below.

Joist hangers are sized by joist depth and run about 1 2 inch shorter than the nominal size of the joist you can size deck joists by referring to table r507 6 in the 2018 irc which lists spans for deck joists sized from 2x6 to 2x12.