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Small Cabin Forum / General Forum / Floor joists on beams - hurricane ties enough or add bracing?

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CamaroMan Member	# Posted: 25 Nov 2025 09:14pm Reply  We have 4 rows of dual 2x12" beams on 10ft span -20x24ft floor plan. We have anchored Simpson ties into the concrete piers and plan to run 2x6 floor joists on top with hurricane ties. I know the beams get secured but is that enough to hold them vertical? Wondering about side loads from wind etc.. considering adding some beam bracing using joist hangers maybe. And then having the joists on top.

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