3 models of professional quality bracket

Determine the bracket’s position

Support « Nami Fix » N2

Use: Bracket secured directly to foundation, allows for the installation of a parallel starting beam.
Characteristics: Engineer-certified 3000lb/15 mpa galvanized steel. The bracket is designed to eliminate vibrations. Gives 3″ of clearance from the foundations. Patent pending.
Note: Securing this bracket requires a foundation no less than 6″ thick. Do not install on concrete block foundations.

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Support « Nami Fix » NP3

Use: Bracket secured directly to foundation. Installs beam perpendicular to foundation. The NP3 Model was designed for 2 principal uses:
• For patios closer to the ground.
• For ICF homes. The aim being to pierce the smallest possible surface to preserve the insulation.
Characteristics: Engineer-certified 3000lb/15 mpa galvanized steel. Gives no clearance from the foundations.
Note: Securing these brackets require a foundation at least a 6″ thick. Do not install on block foundation.

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Support « Nami Fix » NP4

Use: Bracket fixed directly to the foundation. It installs a beam perpendicular to the foundation. The NP4 supports all the advantages of the N2 even with a perpendicular beam. Moreover, this model allows in certain situations (see drawing above) to replace a seat near the foundation. It also makes it possible to quickly reverse the decking when creating zones.
Characteristics: Engineer-certified 4000lb/15 mpa galvanized steel. Gives 3″ of clearance from the foundations.
Note: Securing these brackets require a foundation at least a 6″ thick. Do not install on a block foundation.

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Spacing plates « Nami Fix » SPACER N2

Use: Provides an additional 1 “clearance when necessary to the 3” N2 and NP25 supports of the foundations. They are sold in sets of 4 plates (1/4 “thick each) with 2 longer anchors to replace those of original sold with the supports.

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Determine the bracket’s position

1. Determine the final height of the deck.
2. Subtracting from this measurement (final height) you will get your bracket’s position.
Example: A-Floor 1 1/2 “+ B-joists 7 1/4” + C-Beam 9 1/4 “= 18″ (see illustration opposite)
Final height – 18”
3. Level each of the brackets and align their final position along the length.

Note: Before drilling, it is essential to validate that there is a minimum of 8 “of concrete around the future drilling holes.

If you are less than 8 inches above the drill hole, there are two options available to you:
1. Lower the final height of the deck.
2. Modify your structure upwards, here are some examples:

How many brackets?

The number of brackets is calculated in beams

For a structure less than 12 feet long: 2 brackets with a maximum distance of 7 1/2 feet between them.
12 to 16 feet: 3 brackets, placing the first in the center and the 2 others at 7 feet apart on each side.
Over 16 feet: just combine the beams to reach the desired length

Ex.: 28-foot structure
1 x 16 foot section (3 brackets) + 1 X 12 foot section (2 brackets)

Drilling

The position and marking of the brackets are ready!
(Do not forget to keep 8 inches of clearance from the openings)

The size of the drill bit must correspond to the size of the anchor.
Support N2 – Nami Fix: 1/2 “x 6” drill bit. Drill a maximum depth of 5 “.
Supports NP3 et NP18 – Nami Fix : 1/2 “x 6” drill bit. Drill a maximum depth of 5 “.
Supports NP4 et NP25 – Nami Fix : 5/8 “x 8” drill bit. Drill a maximum depth of 6 “.

Now, follow the instructions below to start drilling.

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HILTI – Kwik HUS – Installation Guide

If you are using spacer pads, adjust the depth if necessary.
The drilling must never go through the foundation.

Securing brackets

To ensure our warranty is met, you must use the anchor screws provided with the bracket.
Screw in to secure the bracket against the foundation. As soon as you have secured all the required brackets,
you can place your beams in the brackets and fix them with the recommended hardware.

Your starting beam is now ready to receive your structure!

Beam assembly

To begin with, it should be noted that the bearing load was calculated with solid beams without junction.

It is not recommended
to make junctions in the supports.

At the junction of 2 beams,
we should see this.

Each beam is completely independent of each other, which determines where the supports are installed.
Simply put them close to each other to reach the desired length.
To know how to install the two pieces of wood in the brackets, follow the instructions “Secure beams to brackets“, below.

Secure beam to brackets

Hardware needed to mount the beam

It is important to note that this step serves to secure the beam in the bracket.

For the “N2 bracket”, only the top hole goes against the front and rear metal parts of the bracket. This way, by drilling the two pieces that make up the beam, you can insert a screw with a bolt. With a wrench, tighten until it fully supports the front and rear metal parts. The beam is now completely stationary and will reduce the risk of vibration displacement. A wood screw in the bottom hole completes the installation of the beam.

For “NP brackets”, the same steps must be performed using screws with nuts in each of the holes. Since the beam is perpendicular to the bracket, to compensate for wood shrinkage, a more secure fixation is necessary. Bolts, screws, washers and nuts needed are not included with the brackets.

Bolts (5/16), screws (5/16), washers and nuts required, not included with brackets.

When the beam is inserted into the bracket, mark the top hole for each bracket.
It will be used to install the screw with nut.