Home Improvement Today?

You want to bring on the wrath of @OZ-T ?

 

Link for more details...
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-do-americans-still-use-slotted-screws.205006/

 

Gawddammot I'm not responsible if some jacaranda uses countersink screws and the fooking thing all falls down. Not directed at OP. He wants to do the right thing.

 

I use nails unless the tie specifies using screws.
https://www.strongtie.com/products/...tors/technical-notes/fastener-types-and-sizes

https://www.strongtie.com/strongdri...trong-drive-sd-connector-screw?source=topnav#

 

Shoot some ring shanks in it.

 

Not like that thing will ever need to come apart!

 

Just trying to improve his wind rating.

 

oh I remember quite clearly

 

If you're going into treated lumber, use galvanized

 

Hansnfranz

 

hanger nails or Simpson hanger screws

 

here we have to use stainless hangers and fasteners if in contact with ACQ treated lumber in areas exposed to re-wetting (ie rain & snow)

 

So $7 a hanger compared to $2 for zinc plated? Damn. Don't tell Cali please.

 

Load of lumber to start my 6x6 deck project after my patio is poured.

 

I'm pretty certain its only in coastal BC (like our requirement for a rainscreen behind siding) , might have something to do with the proximity to the ocean air but ZMax galvanized hangers were basically rotting off the buildings , like a galvanic corrosion type of reaction where the pressure treated material goes through continuous wetting / drying cycles

check pricing on stainless post saddles , lol

 

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