joist wrap
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June 06, 2022
Attaching Unistrut to Bar Joist with Joist Wrap Method
Joist Wrap is the third and final method we will go over in our series on how to attach Unistrut channel to bar joist. In situations where the bottom chord cannot be attached to, or where the engineer has specified the top chord as the load bearing chord, the joist wrap method is the preferred way to safely and effectively transfer the load that would normally be born by the bottom chord to the top chord.
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UNISTRUT-JOIST-WRAP: How to Attach Unistrut to Bar Joist Using Joist Wrap Method
Which Hardware and Fittings Should I Use?
There are many factors that go into determining the proper channel, fittings and hardware combination to use in your joist wrap. Some of these factors include what has already been specified