About this asset

This Revit family provides a standard U-shaped joist hanger for timber framing, featuring pre-punched fastener holes for connection. The component is a U-shaped steel bracket designed to support timber joists within a structural assembly. It features vertical side flanges that attach to a header beam, with a central cradle section to secure the joist. The material is represented as a uniform grey steel finish. Pre-punched holes are clearly indicated along the flanges, allowing for the placement of structural nails or screws to ensure a rigid mechanical connection. The geometry is clean and simplified, prioritising functional accuracy for structural documentation and coordination in BIM projects without unnecessary high-poly detail.

The download is a 276 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

This Revit family is intended for placement within structural framing models. Users should load the RFA into their project and host it on the face of a supporting beam or ledger board. Once placed, the hanger can be aligned with the joist end. It is recommended to manage visibility through subcategories to control the display of the connector in floor plans, sections, and 3D views during the documentation phase of the project.

This joist hanger is essential for detailed residential and light commercial timber-framed construction. It is typically employed in floor and ceiling framing plans where joists meet beams or rim joists. Architects and structural engineers use these components to ensure accurate material scheduling and to verify clearances in tight framing junctions. When documenting structural connections, this asset helps in creating precise detail sheets, section views, and 3D coordination models to identify potential clashes with MEP services or other structural elements.