This deck was a disaster waiting to happen. The structural integrity of the hangers and fasteners was compromised.

Robert even sent some of the rusted joist hanger nails. A few of them had lost well ... like many things. The best is 316 stainless steel. Specify or purchase that for your next deck.

Framing anchors come with special nails that are required for use with each anchor to provide the load carrying capacity and avoid eccentricity. Framing anchors, framing hangers, and framing ties ...