The best things to use to attach the joist hangers to the beam are structural screws or bolts. Never use roofing nails. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Tim, I’ve never worked with ...

The best things to use to attach the joist hangers to the beam are structural screws or bolts. Never use roofing nails. I’ve seen people do this. You can buy structural nails that are rated for ...

Joist hangers require specific nails, and for ACQ lumber they need to meet the current corrosion-resistance standards. Unwitting builders, probably even now, might not have bothered to use nails ...

Joist hangers require specific nails and for ACQ lumber they need to meet the current corrosion-resistance standards. Unwitting builders, probably even now, might not have bothered to use nails ...

The best way to attach your joist hangers to the beam is by using structural screws or bolts. You can buy structural nails that are rated for the weight, but trust me, structural screws or bolts ...

The joist hanger on the left was from a home 13 miles from ... Robert even sent some of the rusted joist hanger nails. ... Replace connector nails with #9 1 1/2-inch galvanized connector screws.

Robert even sent some of the rusted joist hanger nails. ... Replace connector nails with #9 1 1/2-inch galvanized connector screws. They have far greater holding strength. Tim Carter.

As these nails are installed on each side of the joist, they create an anchoring effect because the nails are driven at opposing angles. The key is to make sure the carpenter used 3-inch or longer ...

Joist hangers used outdoors are usually attached with galvanized joist hanger nails, but you can also use screws if recommended by the manufacturer. Don't just grab any old deck screw; they're not ...

Robert even sent some of the rusted joist hanger nails. A few of them had lost well over 60% of the steel! The bottom of several hangers had holes in them, and the remaining metal was paper thin.

The board may rub off another, a fixing nail or joist. There are many reasons for a loose floorboard, but the main ones are use of incorrect nails or nails too far apart due to inadequate nailing.