The WRONG Way to Install Joist Hangers
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If you found this video helpful, please subscribe. Hope you enjoy. Cheers! Watch all of the videos from the new project 👉🏼https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34cQkzKfXWbw0cvItwuNkLOpdJF7gu18 In this video, I’m showing you how to install joist hangers the right way—because most people are doing this wrong, and it directly affects the strength and safety of your deck. A joist hanger isn’t just a piece of metal—it’s a structural connector designed to carry the load of your joist and transfer that weight into your ledger board or beam. If it’s not installed properly, your joist can shift, pull away, or fail over time. Here’s what I walk through: How to properly position and support your joist before installing the hanger Why the hanger needs to sit tight and flush to both the joist and ledger board The correct order for driving screws so the bracket stays aligned How to use angled fasteners to lock the joist into the structure and prevent pull-out Why standard screws or nails aren’t
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