Secure Hanger to Ledger/Beam
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What happens here
Once the joist hanger is correctly positioned, use the pneumatic nail gun to drive framing nails through the designated holes in the hanger's flanges into the ledger board or beam. Aim for a secure connection, ensuring nails are driven flush with the hanger's surface. Typically, you'll start with the angled nail holes on the side flanges. The video demonstrates rapidly driving two nails into one side of the hanger.
Goal: Permanently attach the joist hanger to the main support structure.
Tools and materials
- Hearing Protection — Ear protection from loud tool operation
- Pneumatic Nail Gun BOSTITCH — Driving nails into the ledger
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection from flying debris
- Framing Nails — Fastening the hanger to the ledger
- Lumber — The structural member receiving the nails
- Metal Joist Hanger Simpson Strong-Tie — The connector being secured