Introduction
- This universal 90-degree joint bracket connects a 2X beam to beam at a perfect 90 degree angle.
- The Butt Joint Rafter Tie Bracket mounts to one side of a beam and provides one U-channels to hold a 2X beam.
- This brackets makes a 90-degree joint between a 2X beam and another beam.
- This bracket holds the 2x beam in place and free up your hands to drive the lag screws and toe nails.
Function
- The Butt Joint Rafter Tie Bracket mounts to a beam side surface with four (4) 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ lag screws.
- This high strength bracket holds the 2X beam securely.
- This bracket has an upward facing open U-channel to add one 2×6 or 2×8 beam.
- The 2X beam mounts to the bracket with two (2) 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ lag screws.
Includes
- Six (6) 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ black lag screws.
- Don’t forget to drive 10D X 3″ nails at angles at the top of 2X beam.
- The 10D nails are not included.
Construction
- This bracket is made of 1/8″ thick high strength steel.
- This bracket is laser cut, formed, and powder painted.
- You can spray paint over with any desired exterior-grade paint color.
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Arun Acharya –
As simple as this bracket is, it creates a super-solid connection between the two lumber members. The 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws are far superior in holding one lumber member solidly against another lumber member. This type of structure will never loosen and come apart like a traditional lumber to lumber joint which relies on only nails to hold them together.
I am very happy that I chose to use this new joint design. The bracket is make of 1/8″ thick steel and is super-duty and strong.
I highly recommend everyone to conisder using this new style of wood joints.
Ryan Campbell –
Simple bracket which is easy to position perfectly using the little stop tab and alignment V-cut. Helps to position and hold the open end cross tie beam in the exact position needed. Frees up hands to drive screws and hammer in nails.
Clifford Mitchell –
The tab and v-cutout make it very easy to locate in the exact spot along the ridge rafter. Then you can place the open end cross tie beam in its u-channel which then hold the beam up. It is then very easy to secure the beams to the rafters.