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I can see there being an electrochemical reaction under those conditions. I've never seen a galvi hanger rot much less fail where I build. Yet.

I honestly just feel relieved in a way that you guys have a more stringent building code then we do. Cali is off the charts when it comes to structural. But at least I don't have to use stainless hangers anywhere. lol

 

the common work around is to not use pressure treated lumber , and frame decks with fir that utilizes Vycor Deck Protector or similar to create a waterproof / self-sealing membrane cap on the joists for fastener penetration

https://gcpat.com/en/solutions/products/vycor-weather-barrier-flashing-tapes/vycor-deck-protector

 

Two new couches today.

 

I have always used Teco nails for joist hangers. If the hanger is galvanized, use galvanized nails. If stainless, use stainless nails.
Teco is/was a brand. The nails are short, 1-1/4” long and are the diameter of an 8d framing nail.
I always chewed up my fingers nailing joist hangers...ugh

 

Can you use a piece of sheet SS between the hanger and PT lumber?

 

Threw up a quick shelf in the garage for stuff i dont really need into too often. Used some scrap plywood

 

you could isolate the hanger with Vycor or similar peel & stick but the galvanized fasteners penetrating the PT lumber are still susceptible to the corrosion issue

 

you need a Strapshot joist hanger nailer

https://www.bostitch.com/products/t...ilers/strapshot-metal-connector-nailer/mcn150

 

Yep. I can't count how many boxes of nails my Bostich has gone through.

Sometimes you still have to hand nail a few though. Best way to not get your fingers crushed is to take a rack of nails and turn the last nail 90 degrees. Then use the rack to place that nail. Hit it a few times and pull the rack free. Super handy little trick.

 

mini palm nailer

https://www.senco.com/tools/details-page/mini-hand-nailer

 

Sure but if I've only got to drive a few it's quicker just to do it the old fashioned way. I gotta keep my pop-eye forearms in shape somehow. lol

 

Could use SS fasteners with galvanized hangers? Does SS and galvanize not play nice together?

 

That’s a great tool. I needed that back in the 80s! Was framing many decks back then.

 

Can anyone here tell me what kind of grass I have? I need to reseed my lawn in certain spots, but don't know what kind to get... Plus I need to use a weed killer, and want to make sure it won't kill my lawn.

 

Carpet or Bermuda grass looks like to me

 

Looks like the green kind to me!

 

I'll check those out and compare it, see if it matches up.

I'm actually a dog, so that's helpful!

 

What part of the Country are you in?

 

southern california.

 

I'm thinking Bermuda....