Additional fence brackets are used for the bracing to install the joist to beam connections. The bottom lip of the bracket can be bent to align with the 34-degree angle. Four brown deck screws per beam should be installed as shown in Figure 6c to further sink the joist into the beam, ...
Connections, as shown in Figure 3b, should be assembled using fence brackets and 1-1/2″ joist hanger nails. Additionally, 4 3″ brown deck screws per joist should be installed to further sink the joist into the beam and to improve load transfer between the members. Figure 3. (a) Frame...