House Call: Repairing Split Floor Joist
DIY's Complete Fix-It host Brad Staggs visits a homeowner whose floor has a split joist: not only does the wood contain a natural crack, but it was also damaged when a plumber drilled through it. Staggs determines that placing a brace on either ... [... more]
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Engineered I Joist Advantages
Engineered I Joist Advantages By Tim Carter I remember the first time I saw engineered I joists used in a job here in Cincinnati. I would be willing to bet $500 that it was in the late 1970's. They were the floor joist components of a ... [... more]
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How to Install Joist Hangers for a Deck
Joist hangers, metal fasteners that attach joists to ledger boards, are inexpensive and can save you time when you're building your deck. Mark where each joist will be placed on the ledger board, starting at the outside corner. (Joists should be ... [... more]
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Sizing Joist Hangers
Always make sure you are using the largest hanger size for a particular joist. Joist hangers are designed and engineered for specific applications. Each situation offers its own unique set of stresses and load carrying capacities. If ever you ... [... more]
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Simpson Strong Tie SUL210Z 2 x 10 Face Mount Joist ...
 Features: 16 Gauge 1-9/16"W x 8"H x 2"B x 1-1/8"a1 x 1-5/16"a2 Use with 16d fasteners in the Face , 10d x 1-1/2" in Joist Z-Max:Hot Dip Galvanized(G185) 1.85oz of zinc per sq-ft surface area per ASTM A653 total both sides [... more]
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How to Calculate Deck Joist Dimensions
The joists on your deck are clearly one of the most crucial elements to the entire deck-building process. Since the joist is the key to holding up the flooring, without the proper dimensions on your deck joist, you could be in for a disaster. ... [... more]
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Approved Engineered I Joist Manufacturers
Approved Engineered I Joist Manufacturers By Tim Carter On July 4, 1997, the Engineered Wood Association announced its revolutionary Performance Standard PRI-400. Prior to this program, each engineered I joist had it own set of rules with respect ... [... more]
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Primesource #112HGJST1 LB 1-1/2 Joist Hanger
LB, 1-1/2 Galvanized Smooth Shank Joist Hanger, Used To Attach a Joist Hanger To A Wood Member, Boxed. [... more]
$3.94
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Peerless ACC 120 Internal Joist Mount
Peerless ACC 120 Internal Joist Mount.Features: Attaches between two wood ceiling joists on 16 (406mm) or 20 (508mm) centers Threaded fitting accepts Peerless Fixed Length or Adjustable Extension Columns Maximum weight capacity is 300 lbs.The Design is [... more]
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Never Modify Joist Hangers
Improvising by bending, cutting or adjusting hangers in any way not only can be dangerous but also voids all of the manufacturer's guarantees on the hanger's performance. Straight hangers are designed to hold a joist at a 90-degree angle; angled ... [... more]
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DeWalt DW124K Heavy-Duty 1/2" (13mm) Stud & Joist Drill Kit
DeWalt DW124K Heavy-Duty 1/2" (13mm) Stud & Joist Drill Kit DEWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools with more than 300 power tool and equipment products as well as 800 power tool accessories. DEWALT tools can be found wherever [... more]
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Cepco Tool BoWrench BW-8 Decktrack Joist Gripper Attachment
Features: Special BoWrench joist gripper attachment Designed to fit over standard 1-1/2-inch wide joists Will not hurt underdeck hidden fastening system tracks For use with underdeck hidden fastening system tracks like Deckmaster and ShadoeTrack 2.5 by 4. [... more]
$29.99
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