joist

You’ll also want to protect your investment by using the newer joist tape products.

Problems arise when you install one floor joist that is flat next to another that has a half-inch tall crown.

A crown is a hump in a floor joist caused by a natural curve down the length of the board.

One big one is using roofing nails to attach joist hangers on decks or inside a home.

If you’re going to use nails on the joist hangers, be sure to use approved heavy-duty structural nails that have the proper coating to prevent corrosion.