Best Nails For Floor Joist Hangers

Grip rite 1 lb 9 gauge 1 25 in bright steel smooth joist hanger nails.

Best nails for floor joist hangers.

10d nails simpson strong tie nails galvanized nails stainless steel joist hanger nails 1 1 2 ring shank nails hanger gun nail related products strong drive 1 1 2 in. For standard joist hangers secure the joist hanger to the joist using only 1 1 2 in. For pricing and availability. If you try to buy joist hangers for 2x12 joists you ll find that the common 18 gauge hangers used for deck construction top out at the 2x10 size.

But even in that situation some inspectors will want to see joist hangers. Codes typically call for attaching joists with joist hangers at the ledger. Scn smooth shank hdg connector nail 600 pack. They are sometimes not required at the header if they rest on a nearby drop beam and you drive nails through the face of the header into the joists.

The end joists on a ledger need a hanger just like the rest of the joists but using a regular joist hanger with out turned flanges presents a problem. Long galvanized joist hanger nails avoid longer nails that would poke through the joist and splay out the other side of the hanger. Grip rite 9 gauge hot dipped galvanized steel exterior joist hanger nails 1 lb item 69229.