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How to Install Joist Hangers: Step-by-Step Pictures and ...
Reader's Digest — Toenail decking joists into position along the wall ledger using a galvanized 16d nail. Make sure the top of the joist is even with the top of the flashing on the wall ledger so that decking will go on evenly. For outdoor work, use hot-dipped ...More…
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Never Modify Joist Hangers
Decks — Improvising by bending, cutting or adjusting hangers in any way not only can be dangerous but also voids all of the manufacturer's guarantees on the hanger's performance. Straight hangers are designed to hold a joist at a 90-degree angle; angled . ...More…
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Sizing Joist Hangers
Decks — Always make sure you are using the largest hanger size for a particular joist. Joist hangers are designed and engineered for specific applications. Each situation offers its own unique set of stresses and load carrying capacities. If ever you ...More…
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How to Install Joist Hangers
Reader's Digest — Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions for Installing Joist Hangers The next time you hold a square dance or weight-lifting contest on your deck, you'll rest easier knowing you used joist hangers and installed them the right way. For it's these .. ...More…