Wood Post And Beam Connection
It seems like most framing carpenters
used metal connectors today but a long time ago we used to use wood to
tie the buildings together and this is a good example of using wood to
make a solid connection from the wood post to the wood deck beam.
The metal brackets that you see on the to post can be
used as an alternative connection to the wood as shown in the picture at
the top of the page. Metal brackets are the most commonly used
connectors in the construction industry today.
However, I would imagine
the wood connection in the picture at the top of the page would actually
provide more strength than the metal brackets, as shown directly above
this paragraph.
If you were to use a long heavy duty metal strap as a connector, this
would be even better than the wood being used as a connector.
Home Repair Advice: Most building codes require metal connectors to be
used in between the wood post and wood beams. Check with your local
building department to make sure they approve any wood framing
connections. Even though your are ideas might be better, usually there's
have been tested by structural engineers under extreme conditions.