No More Nails: Joist hanger nails no longer!

Part 1 of this deck build I switch to Simpson Strong Tie fasteners and explain how to deal with a deck that is not square when adding to it. 9x15 deck extension framed in a day.

[@user-eg8hb8xt3j]

Here is another way to set your joists . Attach the hangers to the joists first . Pin a straight 2x4 or whatever to the top of the ledger . Now you can lift your joists up until they touch that board and you’re at perfect height . It’s really fast and accurate

[@Touch_Finger]

I used LumberLok joist hanger approved screws on my deck. 2-7/8 on the diagonals. They recommend not using impact drills on these screws.

[@alongfortheride2034]

Impacts are a topic of conversation with a lot of people. If you use it properly and pay attention to when it starts to impact you can be pretty accurate with them. MIne was set on a low setting as well to lessen the impact.

[@StormyMonday0896]

Nails pulled out during Hurricane Ian, 150 mph plus winds. Switching to new simpson screws. We'll see what happens

[@alongfortheride2034]

Good Luck. Not something anyone wants to deal with.

[@daveleaverdl]

Someone help I want these for my deck frame I'm from the UK I can only find them in 6mm diameter but the hanger only had 4mm holes for nails

[@Thomas-nz4uh]

Nice job, but I have a question I"m building a 10X8 shed foundation using 2x6's on deck blocks and want to install joist hangers. The screws you used are 2-1/2 Simpson Strong, which is what the manufacturer calls for, with my project will those 2-1/2 inch screws come out on the front side on my 2x6's after screwing them into my rim joist.

[@alongfortheride2034]

Hey Thomas, I don't believe they will. With the angle and them being set back from the end of the joist they typically don't hit the wall. However, do you need to joist hangers at all. I would use HeadLok structural screws and screw through the rim joist into the end of the joist. It will be a lot cheaper and just as strong. Joist hangers are usually only used when you can't access the rim to screw through. These are what I use and look nicer than screws or nails if you are not skirting.
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[@bamzKid]

Why isn’t your beam resting on the posts? You’re relying on screws or nails to hold all that weight???

[@driveman6490]

Great catch. And if that is brick veneer he's ledgering to.....that's another problem.

[@alongfortheride2034]

@@driveman6490 Beam isn't done and will have 2by material on both sides through bolted with 1/2 carriage bolt. As well, ledger is tied in through floor joists and fastened on inside of house. Meets code and doesn't disturb brick veneer.

[@stevelopez372]

@@alongfortheride2034 True code compliant and so is the 2x sandwich at posts. If you were building a second story deck you probably wouldn’t do it this way Right?

[@maziz80]

Could have another beam on the left instead of joist hangers

[@ronaldscruggs2699]

I screwed them halfway into wood and hit them with a hammer. They are almost as brittle as decking screws not nearly as flexible as a nail. I find it funny that they are fine to use but a decking screw in the hanger is according to contractors a time bomb ready to kill everyone.

[@kalijasin]

The original deck/porch actually didn't look that bad. There is No sagging, rot, unevenness, etc.. that I can see.

[@alongfortheride2034]

You are correct Jason. Not bad at all. Just some boards that need replacing but sometimes pulling one board out, leads to replacing more than originally planned.

[@armloumelanson7160]

improper installation of the beam - has to rest on the posts - this is not up to code and subject to failure. probs not the best source for diy deck work :-(

[@alongfortheride2034]

Beam isn't complete at this point. In this city, a 2by piece on both sides though bolted with 1/2 carriage bolt meets requirements.

[@armloumelanson7160]

@@alongfortheride2034 instead of deleting my IRC spec comment at least tell your viewers this is wrong man! Someone might actually do this and it is unsafe! Or take the vid down if you are uncomfortable admitting your beam setup is no good... Why take chances with other people's safety?

[@jamess3532]

I would not do that.