Initial Nailing of Joist Hanger to Ledger
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What happens here
The video begins with a worker using a claw hammer to drive a joist hanger nail into a galvanized metal joist hanger. The joist hanger is positioned to connect a pressure-treated wooden joist to a main pressure-treated wooden beam or ledger board. This initial nailing secures the top of the hanger to the main support.
Goal: Secure the joist hanger to the main beam/ledger.
Tools and materials
- Claw Hammer — Driving nails into the joist hangers and lumber
- Galvanized Metal Joist Hanger — Connecting the joist to the main beam/ledger
- Pressure-Treated Wooden Beam/Ledger — The main support member to which the joists are attached
- Pressure-Treated Wooden Joist — The horizontal structural member that forms the deck surface
- Joist Hanger Nails — Securing the joist hanger to the lumber