What is au hanger?
The UA is a standard U-shaped hanger designed to connect engineered wood members. This load-rated, architectural joist hanger uses Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws.
What nails do I use for joist hangers?
Outdoors use 16d double-dipped galvanized nails (or stainless steel when called for) for installing hangers. It’s true that hot-dipped galvanized box nails aren’t as thick as common nails, but they are the acknowledged choice for outdoor work. Indoors or out, for standard-type single joist hangers, use only 1-1/2 in.
What is a double shear hanger?
The LJS is a common face-mount truss hanger designed for quick installation. This double-shear joist hanger features dome-shaped nail holes that guide nails into the proper installation angle. This design requires only common nails for all connections.
How much weight can joist hangers?
These hangers are bent to 45 degrees and can be installed with joist hanger nails using the same method as straight joist hangers. Angled joist hangers should be available at your local lumberyard for 2×6 and 2×10….Joist Hanger Vertical Capacity.
| Joist Size | Min Capacity lbs |
|---|---|
| 2×6 | 400 |
| 2×8 | 500 |
| 2×10 | 600 |
| 2×12 | 700 |
Can you use screws in joist hangers?
Using Deck Screws on Joist Hangers Regular deck screws often consist of hardened steel, which might snap under such stress. Although specialty screws are available for joist hangers, hanger manufacturers typically advise against using common deck screws for installing their products.
How much weight can a 2×8 joist hanger hold?
Do you use joist hangers on both ends?
Joist hangers are preferable to both toe-nailing and end-nailing. Joist hangers provide greater shear force support to joists, as the hanger allows for both face nailing and toe-nailing into ledger boards and rim joists.