The hangers feature a two-sided design so that one hanger supports ceiling joists on each side of a truss instead of ...

Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time?

Q. Tim, I’ve never worked with metal joist hangers. How long have joist hangers been around? When I hold one in my hand, I question whether it’s actually strong enough to support all the weight that ...

A practical look at installing deck joists and hangers to achieve strength and alignment. What details matter most for a long ...