I am rebuilding a poorly constructed deck. The deck has an odd shape and two of the header joists meet at a post notch at an odd angle (maybe 33 degrees). I'd like to tie them together with a tie plate and am wondering if I could bend one to fit this shape. I don't necessarily need to include the post on this tie, so a flat plate would be OK.
Thanks.
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if the post is notched and supports the joist a plate isn't needed if the joist has direct bearing
if you believe it needs reinforcement they do make adjustable angle plates and you bend them to whatever angle you need but bending a regular flat plate would most likely be ok too
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You may want to check the Simpson Wood Connector Catalog for the allowable loads and how to apply their bend to needed angle connector.