Attaching Siding To A Steel Beam

Cutting a steel beam on site is even trickier.

Attaching siding to a steel beam.

In this video we re discussing james hardie s smooth cement based siding for a new farmhouse we re building in austin tx. Steel has a few limitations. Self drilling self tapping screw fasteners for connection of siding to steel framing shall comply with the requirements of aisi s200. Drilling the guide holes is done to slide the bolts on the wood into the metal frame.

I need to put siding probably hardi board on the front of my metal building in order to satisfy my hoa. Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. Other approved fasteners of equivalent or greater diameter and bending strength shall be permitted. For attaching decking to metal joists a hardened version of stainless steel grade 410 is required.

Countersink the guide holes 1 4 inch with a spade drill bit. We also will show you the steel i. Additional corrosion resistance on top of the grade 410 stainless steel is also available with the use of epoxy coatings which can also be color matched to specific decking products so that the deck fastener is barely visible on the. It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds.

The post or column should rest on a foot ing that meets local building code requirements. How to attach wood to a steel frame building. Does anyone have any experience doing this. Structural steel costs less than comparable lvls is strong and is available from local suppliers.

Place a washer into the. You can use bolts that are made specifically to screw wood to metal or steel if you re attaching a wood flush. If you like what you see and want to help or get more involved please consider supporting the stream. Sometimes though a steel i beam is the best choice.

Siding hooks the easiest and safest way to hang something from vinyl siding is to use a siding hook. Beams should be supported by at least 1 in. Drill guide holes to slide the. Splices in beams should be supported by a post or structural column of some sort.

Bolt the piece of wood to the steel frame by pre cutting holes into the frame so the bolts can fit through. Can i simply screw the boards into the metal siding do i need to pull the. And the beams should be connected to the post with an approved metal connector. Of solid wood over posts.