An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the
apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim
legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus
may also include at least one opening through the web and a joist
attachment tab integrally formed in the web adjacent each opening. Each
of the joist attachment tabs may extend from the web at an angle relative
to the web. The apparatus may include at least one reinforcing rib
corresponding to each tab and provided in the web adjacent to the
corresponding tab.