Joist hangers are pressed steel brackets that carry the end of a timber joist, beam or truss where it meets a supporting member. Heavy duty joist hangers use thicker steel and deeper sides for larger timber sections, double members and higher-load floor, deck and roof connections.
Linkworld supplies heavy duty joist hangers in galvanised steel and in stainless steel, sized to the metric timber used in Australia and New Zealand. Width, depth, thickness and hole pattern can be made to your drawing or sample, and we pack in bulk cartons or in your own branded packs.
Heavy Duty Joist Hanger Specifications
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product | Heavy duty joist hanger for timber |
| Material | Galvanised steel; stainless steel |
| Steel thickness | 1.5 to 3.0 mm |
| Timber sizes | Sized to metric timber, for example 90 x 45, 140 x 45, 190 x 45 and 240 x 45 mm, and double or laminated members |
| Types | Face-mount and split-type hangers; top-flange hangers to drawing |
| Holes | Nail or screw holes to drawing or sample |
| Packing | Bulk cartons, own-brand boxes, buckets and small packs |
Other sizes and finishes can be made to drawing or sample.
Where Heavy Duty Joist Hangers Are Used
- Floor framing joists to bearers and beams
- Decks and pergolas joists and rafters to beams and ledgers
- Roof framing trusses and rafters to girders and beams
- Carports and verandas beam-to-beam connections
- Laminated and double members where a standard hanger is too narrow
Choosing the Right Joist Hanger
- Match the timber size: the hanger must fit the actual width and depth of the joist, including double or laminated members.
- Choose the thickness: heavy duty hangers use thicker steel for larger members and higher loads. State the base metal thickness.
- Pick the finish: galvanised steel suits covered and general outdoor work; stainless steel is chosen for coastal decks and exposed structures.
- Check the fixings: the hole pattern should suit the nails or screws the installer will use.
Hanger selection for structural connections should follow the building design.
Common Purchasing Mistakes
Ordering by imperial timber sizes. Australian and New Zealand timber is metric, such as 90 x 45 or 190 x 45 mm. Give the metric section size.
Forgetting double members. Two joists side by side need a wider hanger. State the total width.
Leaving the thickness open. Standard and heavy duty hangers can look similar. State the steel thickness on the order.
Mixing finishes under one code. Galvanised and stainless hangers should have separate item codes and labels.
What to Send with Your Enquiry
| Item | What to tell us |
|---|---|
| Size | Timber width and depth, hanger type and steel thickness; a drawing or sample |
| Material and finish | Galvanised or stainless steel |
| Holes | Hole size and pattern if not standard |
| Quantity | Quantity for each size |
| Packing | Bulk carton, own-brand box, bucket or small pack |
| Destination | Destination port |
Packing and Supply for Distributors
We pack joist hangers in bulk cartons for trade distribution, or in your own branded boxes, buckets and small packs for retail. Each size can carry its own label. For customers who plan several deliveries through the year, we offer free warehouse storage and staged shipments.
Work With Linkworld
Linkworld has more than 20 years of fastener export experience and runs its own cold heading workshop. Our own QC team checks dimensions, bends, hole position and coating in our inspection room before every shipment. We make stamped and formed parts to drawing or sample, so custom widths, depths and hole patterns are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are heavy duty joist hangers used for?
They carry the ends of timber joists, beams and trusses where they meet a supporting member, especially for larger sections and double members.
What sizes of joist hangers suit Australian timber?
Joist hangers for Australia and New Zealand are sized to metric timber, such as 90 x 45, 140 x 45, 190 x 45 and 240 x 45 mm, plus double members.
Are galvanised joist hangers suitable for decks?
Galvanised hangers are widely used for decks and pergolas. For coastal or very exposed decks, stainless steel hangers are often specified.
How thick are heavy duty joist hangers?
We make heavy duty joist hangers from 1.5 to 3.0 mm steel. The thickness should follow the building design.
Can you make custom joist hangers to our drawing?
Yes. Width, depth, thickness, flange type and hole pattern can all be made to your drawing or sample.
Looking for heavy duty joist hangers in your own sizes or packs?
Send the timber sizes, finish, quantity and packing you need through the enquiry form below, and our team will reply with the options that fit your range.
Send an Enquiry
Send a drawing, sample or clear reference photo. Add the quantity and application if available, and we can start from the information you already have.