Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Proper connection details are critical to the structural performance and serviceability of timber-framed structures.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Careful consideration of moisture-related expansion and contraction characteristics is essential for proper connection design.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

In general, wood connections are strongest and easiest to design when compression is parallel to the grain.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

All connection details must effectively transfer design loads imposed on the structure.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

It’s best to use multiple, smaller fasteners rather than one large fastener.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Cap flashing on the top edge of a beam directs rainwater away from the beam and discourages absorption.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Slotted hardware permits dimensional change in wood without restriction.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

An example of an improper connection that did not allow for beam shrinkage. The beam settled into the seat, causing splitting at the bolted connection.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

I-joist hangers are useful products that save time in connection design and construction.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

I-joist hangers provide support for the member and provide lateral stability.

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

Wood Connection Design Best Practices

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