摘要 |
A joist hanger comprises a shoe portion and a flange extending from the shoe, where in use the shoe portion is built into a supporting structure and spacer elements. The spacer elements may be in the form of integral internal shaping which in use corresponds to a web of an I beam. Alternatively, the hanger may have spacer elements which may be located between the walls of the shoe and the joist (Figures 5 and 6) or web of an I beam (Figure 2). Also, the spacer elements and the walls of the shoe may have complementary tongues and grooves to allow the elements to be secured to the walls. The hanger may be lined with an insulating sock. A method of incorporating the hanger into the structure is also claimed. |