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FREPJH9045
FREPJH9045
FREPJH14045
FREPJH14045

FREP Joist Hangers (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer) are corrosion-proof hangers which makes them an affordable alternative to stainless steel and is perfect for outdoor corrosive environments. FREP Joist Hangers can be face mounted to suit 45mm wide joists, 90-190mm deep.
 

Important Notes
  • Two joist hanger sizes available FREPJH9045 and FREPJH14045 to suit 90-120mm and 140-190mm high joists respectively
  • Not recommeneded for bush fire zones
  • Use 38mm x 3.32mm nails or SD9 screws (Stainless Steel or Hot Dipped Galvanised - Depending on application)
  • Use Multi-Blow Collated Connector Nail Gun such as CCN64 - Conventional nail guns may damage the joist hanger
Material

2mm FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer)

Features & Benefits
  • Corrosion & UV resistant and a great alternative to stainless steel
  • Strong and are engineered to last
  • No sharp edges
  • Easier to use than conventional joist hangers
  • Reinforced holes
  • Ventilation ridges for joist breathability
  • Patented design
Installation
  1. Mark out positions of the FREP Joist Hangers on your bearer.
  2. Attach Connector Nails (top left and right nails first). Use either loose or CCN64 collated nailer. Alternatively, use SD9 Connector Screws.
  3. Insert Joists in FREP Joist Hangers and nail off.

Notes:
Load Bearing

  • All load bearing tests have been done by an independent, accredited testing body to Australian Standards AS1649 and AS1720.

Joist Span Requirements

  • Timber span tables should be read in conjunction with timber manufacturer/supplier span and joist tables to ensure the correct size and grade of joist you use is adequate for the proposed span.

Durability

  • UV-A FREP material has undergone 2000hr laboratory UV exposure testing compliant with ASTM D790, which includes maintaining a temperature of 60°C and high humidity.
  • FREP Product Installed in an outdoor structure - limited warranty 25 years.
Applications
  • Outdoor decking structure
  • Composite decking
  • Alternative to stainless steel joist hangers
Decking Calculator
Model No. Table

 

Model No.

Joist Size

Material 


Timber Joint Group


Design Capacity (kN)
DL + LL (Floor)

FREPJH9045
FREPJH9045-R24

90-120mm


Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer (FREP)


JD3
JD4
JD5


3.2
3.2
3.0

FREPJH14045
FREPJH14045-R20

140-190mm


JD3
JD4
JD5


6.2
5.4
4.5

 

NOTES: Design Capacity is the lesser of the hanger material capacity and nail capacity as per NZS AS1720.1 and AS1721.1 using a Capacity Factor of ф=0.8 and k1=0.69.

Brochures & Catalogues

Brochures and Catalogues

PDF icon Flyer - FREP Joist Hanger
Technical Data & Docs

Technical Data Sheets

PDF icon Technical Data Sheet - FREP Joist Hangers

Warranty

Warranty

Alternative Products

Alternative Products

LUS46

LUS Double Shear Joist Hanger

Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist, rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. The LUS Double Shear Joist Hanger values engineering at its finest. All hangers in the LUS series have Double-Shear Nailing.

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