Joist Hanger | Screw Strengths Most Don’t Know But Should

Joist Hanger Installation: why more people are using screws instead of nails +Why this joist connector is often missed. TIPS: hurricane tie installation, joist hanger tips, nails vs screws: what is better? How to secure existing beam to joists, retrofit tips hanger and beam installation tips.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro/How To Size Hangers: Don't Do This
00:37 Why Galvanizing is a MUST: Difference in Galvanizing
01:10 Why Screws/Nails Must Be This: what to look for
01:26 How To Find Proper Nails/Screws: Joist Hangers
02:00 Nails Vs Screws: Most Don't Know This! Deck Load Capacity Explained
02:47 Screw Strength: Why It's Important! Joist Hanger Screws Advantage
03:48 Why Structural Screws are Popular
04:02 Nail Strength
04:13 Shear Strength: Explained in Deck Construction
04:25 Why Some Pros Use NAILS?
04:38 Joist Hanger Screws: What To Use
04:58 Joist Hanger: Double Shear Nailing: WHY It's Important
05:30 Joist Hanger INSTALL: Mistakes to Avoid, How to Use Screws Properly
07:27 UPLIFT on Decks: How To Avoid It!
07:46 Hurricane Ties: CODE: Why They Are Important To Install
08:08 HURRICANE Tie INSTALL: Joist to Beam Connection for Decks
09:36 TIP: NO Screws/Nails In Joists WHY for Retrofit

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About: Learn to install joist hangers on your own, everything you need to DIY. A great DIY video tutorial on how to install joist hangers on a deck using screws. What is better nails vs screws for joist hanger installation. Why do pros use nails? What are the benefits of using screws? What is stronger hanger nails or screws - most get the wrong. What has the highest load capacity nails or screws? What is tensile strength and why is it important for joist hanger installation. How to install joist hangers with SD screws. Why are joist hangers galvanized? What is shear strength? What is best nails or screws? How to install A1 Hurricane Ties for joist to beam connections. Learn more with Daru Dhillon, deck building tips and tricks for DIY. Ledger and rim joist. Double shear joist hanger nailing that most don't know. Shear strength in deck construction explained, tensile strength in screws and structural screws, why it's important in deck building. What has the better load capacity? Screws or Nails for deck building? Find out!