Repeat the process for all of the pieces you wish to replace. Then, you can remove the old joists by tapping on them with your hammer until they pop out of place. Whether joist hangers are present or not, remove the old nails with your hammer, and then remove the ends of the old jo...
Predrill and install one lag screw with washer into each stud along the length of the ledger with aratchet. If a screw falls over an X, you'll need to counterbore the screw hole so the screw head will be below the surface where it won't interfere with the joist. Make the counterbore...
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Eye screwsandHook screws: These are small, unobtrusive, strong, and easy to install. Installed in a solid piece of wood (joist, wall stud, etc.), these will give you places to which you can hook your lines (permanently or temporarily). S-hooks orCarabiners: With the loop you’ve creat...
Two hanging options for exercise equipment areX-mount ceiling hooksandswing hangersthat are held to a joist by two lag screws (not just one). For most equipment, you need two of these hangers, and they should be mounted to two different joists to distribute the weight. ...
In order to frame in a “flush” beam you’ll need appropriate hangers. As you can see in the photo hangers have been installed along the face of the carrying beam in order to carry the TJI joists. Anyone that’s ever nailed into a PSL beam will tell you it’s like trying to nail...
If you want to hang plants in front of a window without blocking the view, there are a few creative options you can try. One option is using a tension rod to hang plants in the window frame or usingto attach plants directly to the window glass. ...
Next, fasten the joists to the beam and ledger board. Most people use metal joist hangers, but you can also set the joists on top of the ledger board and outer beam. However, this requires adding a fascia board or rim joist to cover the ends of the exposed joists. Either way, space...
In our second blog in the “How to Pick a Connector Series,” Randy Shackelford discussed the various considerations involved in selecting a joist hanger. So why is this blog post about truss hangers? A hanger is a hanger, right? Before I moved into the Engineering Department at Simpson ...
A pocket door is a great way to pick up usable space that's normally occupied by a swinging door. You can buy and install this PM solution for as little as $100, but some messy wall demolition is n...