I'm adding several 4" round PT posts to our pier (dock) at our cabin and need to tie them in to the existing joists (2" X 6"). I'm adding them where the decking has been removed for access. In the past, I've thru bolted them using galvanized hardware. Does any one know if a Simpson Strongtie connector or similar exists to make this connection easier for me to make? I've looked around but haven't been able to locate anything suitable.
Thanks in advance,
Mark
I not noticed any Simpson products designed for round posts.
Their catalog is available online...
http://www.strongtie.com/products/alpha_list.html?source=topnav (http://www.strongtie.com/products/alpha_list.html?source=topnav)
You're probably getting out of Simpsons products and into Cleveland Steel, more timber type stuff. A spike grid would probably do it.
Cut a flat spot where the connection is and use a Simpson product.
I have found the T connectors to be quite versatile and in many ways more preferable than some of the saddle type connectors. Heavier gauge metal.
mt