deck joist hangers or ledger strip??

[John Bazble]

What are your preferences, using a 2x2 strip at the bottom of the ledger board
to help attach the joist or using a metal joist hanger. I tend to lean toward using
the 2x2 strip and toenailing but the joist hangers sure seem prevelant out there.
Opinions appreciated.

[Mac whiter]

The joist hangers are preferred because they are a more consistent connection.
In other words, the strength of the connection is more predicatble. It's
possible to do a good job toe-nailing, but it's also possible to have a
connection that seems OK but has very little holding power.

A 2x2 under the joist isn't going to offer much strength either, considering
the loads a deck often has to carry.

I vote for the joist hangers, or possibly a treated 2x4 ledger (substantially
nailed) that carries skillfully toe-nailed joists.

Be sure to use good quality galvanized nails. Double hot-dipped are best.

[Lyle B. Harwood]

In article <***@posting.google.com>, John
Bazble <***@yahoo.com> wrote:

€ What are your preferences, using a 2x2 strip at the bottom of the
€ ledger board to help attach the joist or using a metal joist hanger.
€ I tend to lean toward using the 2x2 strip and toenailing but the
€ joist hangers sure seem prevelant out there. Opinions appreciated.

We use joist hangers.

Best of luck, and let us know how it comes out!

[Don Phillips]

Post by John Bazble
What are your preferences, using a 2x2 strip at the bottom of the ledger board
to help attach the joist or using a metal joist hanger. I tend to lean toward using
the 2x2 strip and toenailing but the joist hangers sure seem prevelant out there.
Opinions appreciated.

You should not rely on the toe-nails since they are prone to pull-out.


Sincerely,


Donald L. Phillips, Jr., P.E.
Worthington Engineering, Inc.
145 Greenglade Avenue
Worthington, OH 43085-2264

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[Mach Twain]

Post by John Bazble
What are your preferences, using a 2x2 strip at the bottom of the ledger board
to help attach the joist or using a metal joist hanger. I tend to lean toward using
the 2x2 strip and toenailing but the joist hangers sure seem prevelant out there.
Opinions appreciated.

If you are being inspected for code you may have to use the hangers.
Remember that you need to align the *top of the joists, so that 2x2
might do you more harm than good under the joists. (The joists are not
the same size)

Mach Twain

[John Bazble]

Post by John Bazble
What are your preferences, using a 2x2 strip at the bottom of the ledger board
to help attach the joist or using a metal joist hanger. I tend to lean toward using
the 2x2 strip and toenailing but the joist hangers sure seem prevelant out there.
Opinions appreciated.

Thanks alot for the information everyone. You've all convinced me to go with the
joist hangers. I really appreciate your responses! Have a good weekend!!