Framing Angles & Bearing Plates
Framing angles and bearing plates are essential structural connectors designed to reinforce, stabilize, and transfer loads in wood construction. Whether you're fastening joists, reinforcing corners, securing stair stringers, or supporting beams and columns, these connectors play a critical role in maintaining structural integrity.
At Fasteners Plus, we stock a wide range of Simpson Strong-Tie framing angles and structural bearing plates engineered for strength, durability, and code compliance. From light-duty reinforcement to heavy structural load transfer, you’ll find the right solution for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Our Framing Angle & Bearing Plate Categories
A Angles are versatile framing connectors used to reinforce 90-degree wood connections. Ideal for general framing, deck construction, and light structural reinforcement, these angles provide dependable lateral and uplift resistance.
These multi-purpose framing angles and plates are commonly used for securing studs, joists, and rafters. Compact yet strong, LTP and A-series connectors are excellent for tight framing spaces where structural reinforcement is required without adding bulk.
Reinforcing and skewable angles provide added flexibility for angled or custom connections. L, LS, and GA angles are frequently used in roof framing, beam-to-post applications, and situations requiring field adjustments for non-standard angles.
ML angles are designed for medium-duty framing applications where increased load capacity is needed. These connectors are commonly used in deck framing, beam reinforcement, and structural repairs.
TA Staircase Angles are specifically engineered to support stair stringers and landing connections. Built for structural stair applications, they help distribute loads securely while simplifying installation.
HL Heavy Angles provide high load capacity for demanding structural connections. These heavy-duty connectors are commonly used in beam-to-post connections and other critical load-bearing applications.
The HSLQ Heavy Shear Transfer Angle is designed for transferring high shear loads in wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete connections. Ideal for multi-story structures and engineered framing systems, this connector delivers serious structural performance.
ABR, AE, and E angle brackets provide general framing support for a wide range of structural applications. These brackets are commonly used in decks, fences, pergolas, and interior framing projects.
Bearing plates are designed to distribute concentrated loads across a wider surface area. Commonly used beneath beams, posts, and sill plates, they help prevent wood crushing and improve load transfer into concrete or masonry foundations.
Why Use Framing Angles & Bearing Plates?
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Improved Structural Strength: Reinforce critical framing joints and load paths.
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Load Distribution: Bearing plates prevent compression damage to wood members.
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Code-Compliant Solutions: Engineered and tested to meet building standards.
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Corrosion Resistance Options: Available in galvanized and specialty coatings for interior and exterior applications.
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Versatile Applications: Suitable for decks, stairs, framing repairs, beam support, and new construction.
Built for Professionals & DIYers
Contractors rely on structural framing angles and bearing plates for dependable performance on job sites. DIY builders trust them for added peace of mind in decks, pergolas, and remodeling projects. With thousands of in-stock connectors ready to ship, Fasteners Plus makes it easy to get the right hardware delivered fast.
