How do you attach a deck ledger to concrete?
Use a wood bit to drill ½” pilot holes through the ledger board. Next, use a concrete bit to drill into the concrete wall. Install two bolts at the end of each ledger board. Hammer the sleeve anchor through the ledger board into the concrete wall.
Should screws or nails be used with joist hangers?
While structural nails are typically used to fasten joist hangers, you may be wondering if screws can be used instead. You can use screws explicitly made for joist hangers. However, avoid using any other types of screws as they cannot support joist loads and are not designed to withstand shear force.
How do I attach a joist to a ledger board?
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Quote from Youtube video: Into the joist. And then into the ledger board so first off when you put a joist in it's critical that you be tight up against the ledger board.
What is the best way to attach joist hangers?
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Quote from Youtube video: If space is too tight to swing a hammer a pneumatic Paul nailer can be used finally nail into the joist through the pre-drilled holes. Again all the holes on both sides of the hanger.
How do you install anchor bolts in a concrete foundation?
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Quote from Youtube video: So I want to put that anchor bolt. Right about there right in here. So I just kind of jiggle it in place. And I'm sticking about two inches of it.
How do you attach 2×6 to concrete?
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Quote from Youtube video: So you're going to need a rotary hammer drill and you're going to need the appropriate size masonry bit for that drill. For the size of anchor you're using.
How long should nails be for joist hangers?
1-1/2 in. long
For standard joist hangers, secure the hanger to the joist using only 1-1/2 in. long galvanized joist hanger nails. Avoid longer nails that would poke through the joist and splay out the other side of the hanger.
Can you put screws in joist hangers?
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Quote from Youtube video: And so traditionally these were used with what's called a tendon ale or three inch nails inch knife nails Tico nails you'll see them referred to as different things but you would have to drive those
Are joist hangers stronger than screws?
Joist hangers are better because they allow for more accurate placement of joists. They also allow for toe-nailing, plus support the underside of the joist. This makes the hanger stronger than a toe-nail. While joist hangers are an expense, the ease and increased strength make them a better choice.
Are joist hangers load bearing?
Joist hangers can be used anywhere you need to strengthen a load bearing connection. Joist hangers use face mount attachments to fasten joists to ledger boards and beams. You can buy joist hangers for different sized lumber.
Can you use a nail gun for joist hangers?
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Quote from Youtube video: And you're on and you're popping. So if you can't get your gun inside of the joist bay or you're in a real hard to reach place go by yourself a little palm nailer.
How long should joist hanger screws be?
Screws are Better for Angle Joist Hanger Fasteners
Makes an unbeatable combination. Making the best deck joist hanger connection for strength is #10 1-1/2 x 0.148″ Hot Dip Galvanized nails for the hanger face connection to the ledger or beam and SD CONNECTOR Screw #10 x 2-1/2″ for the angle connections.
Can you use 2×8 joist hangers on 2×10?
The most common joist hanger I find on decks is a LUS28*. This joist hanger can be used with 2×8 and 2×10 joists.
How do you fasten joists to beams?
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Quote from Youtube video: Support while the beam itself provides bearing. Support when the joist connects to the rim board a framing screw or metal connectors should be used. Both options accommodate all three load types.
Are joist hangers required on rim joist?
You should be securing the rim joist at each end. It will not be possible to use a joist hanger at this connection. You should be nailing your frame together with 16 penny hot dip galvanized nails. Each end of your rim joist should have at least 5 nails.
How do you nail a rim joist?
The rim joist should be toe nailed into the top plate below using the appropriate nail size (likely 12d or 16d nails, depending on the material). Toe nailing is accomplished by nailing through the face of the rim board diagonally down into the top of the wall plate.
Do joists go on top of beams?
You typically need to hang a joist if the top of it needs to be in the same plane as the beam that supports it. There are all sorts of reasons and conditions on jobs where this is necessary. I happen to have in my garage an example of how carpenters did it 150 years ago.
What method is used to attach the outermost joist to the rim joist?
This connection may be reinforced with pieces of metal strapping (called tie-downs) to prevent a separation of the floor due to forces of high wind or seismic activity. Rim joists are nailed to each joist with three nails driven through the outside face of the rim joist and into the end of the joist.
Should you use joist tape?
In order to protect your deck’s substructure from weathering and moisture, protective tape for your joists is a must.
How do you attach deck rim joists?
Step 1: Attach Rim Joist
Measure and cut the rim joists to length. Set one edge of a rim joist on the beam with the top edge of the other end flush with the ledger. Fasten the boards with two 3-inch deck screws. Fasten the other rim joist the same way.
