I read on one of the posts that you guys use the H10 & H10R. My floor joists are approximately 2.25" x 9.25" so the H10's will not work since they are their width is 1 9/16". Apparently, the H11Z is not too common and the local suppliers in San Jose (Home Depot, Lowes, Southern Lumber, Peninsula Building Materials and Economy Lumber) do not sell this part. I wanted to know if anyone has used the H11Z and where to get it. I would love to order it online from Simpson directly but I don't think they will allow it and the local shops have a minimum quantity to purchase. I just want to buy a couple initially to see if they work and are not too wide for 2.25" joists. There maybe a 5/16" gap between H11Z width and the floor joist width. Below is photo of the H11Z for reference. Thank in Advance, VC
Looks like you have an oddball size. I would look and see if the joists are well toenailed into upper top plate. The old toe nails were quite large and have a capacity of approximately 200 pounds each. If your joists have a nail on each side, or even one nail on both sides of the joists, I would forget about it. The blocking will also have some nails. This connection is not a big concern. If you still want to reinforce this connection, use tight fitting 3/4 inch plywoood blocks.
