FREP Joist Connector

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DTC45

JC9045

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FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer) Double-Triple Connector & Joist Connector are corrosion-proof hangers which makes them an affordable alternative to stainless steel and is perfect for outdoor corrosive environments.

DTC45 - To attach 45mm width joist to most size bearers
JC9045 - To attach 45mm width joist to 90mm width bearer

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.

Material

2mm FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer)

Features & Benefits

Corrosion & UV resistant and a great alternative to stainless steel
Reduces potential splitting and internal moisture due to skew nailing
Ventilation ridges improve airflow to reduce moisture build-up
The Joist Connector allows fixing to and stabilizes both sides of your joists to your bearer
Will not rust – can be used in corrosive salt spray zones
Can be fixed with N8 Hot Dipped Galvanised or SSNA8 Stainless Steel collated or loose 38mm x 3.32mm connector nails or SD#9 Connector Screws
Aesthetic design for visually exposed decks or pergolas

Installation

Double Triple Connector

Double Triple Connector to bearer:
2 fixings on one side of bearer and 2 fixings on top of bearer.
Double Triple Connector to joist:
2 fixings on each side of joist

Joist Connector

Attach Connector Nails (top left and right nails first). Use either loose or CCN64 collated nailer.
Alternatively, use SD9 Connector Screws.

Important: Use only 38mm x 3.32mm diameter N8 galvanised connector nails or SSNA8/T10 stainless steel equivalents when fixing the FREP joist hangers to bearers.

Applications

Outdoor decking structure
Composite decking
Alternative to stainless steel joist hangers

Decking Calculator

Model No. Table

Model No.	Timber Size	Material	Timber Joint Group	Design Capacity (kN) - Uplift
DTC45 DTC45-R10	Most size Bearers to 45mm width Joist	Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer (FREP)	JD5	1.0
JC9045 JC9045-R24	90mm width Bearer to 45mm width Joist	Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer (FREP)	JD5	2.1

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=1.0.

Brochures & Catalogues

Brochures and Catalogues

Flyer - FREP Joist Connector

Flyer - Substructure Products

Technical Data & Docs

Technical Data Sheets

Technical Data Sheet - FREP Joist Connector

Warranty

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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.

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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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