Chicago Clamp Company’s Rachel Groat (left) and Rebecca Morey demonstrate the Joist Grip Framing Clamp System on a model at the 2011 AHR Expo. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs ...

The Suspension Clamp System can be bolted in place at strategic locations along joists, offering flexibility in suspension hardware. This system offers a reliable and adaptable solution for mounting ...

Warped deck joists can be a problem, whether you’re building a new deck or resurfacing an old one. Joists dry out, changing the moisture content and causingthem to twist and curl. That makes the ...