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When you’re connecting beams to steel columns on site, the piece of hardware doing that job is called a cleat plate. If you’ve read an engineering spec, asked a steel supplier, or tried to work out what this part is actually called, you’ve probably encountered several names — cleat plate, angle cleat, cleat angle, beam cleat —… Continue reading What Is a Cleat Plate? Types, Sizes and the Complete Guide to Steel Cleat Connections

Introduction  Connecting timber beams to steel posts is one of the most common structural tasks in Australian residential construction. Whether you’re building a verandah, pergola, carport, deck, or supporting floor bearers, the connection between a timber beam and an SHS (Square Hollow Section) steel column needs to be strong, precise, and compliant with Australian Standards.  Getting this… Continue reading How to Attach Timber Beams to Steel Posts: The Complete Australian Builder’s Guide