i have a question about nails and the use of hangers(joist, rafter), i know there are special nails for going through the hanger into the joist and into a ledger or beam at 90 degrees to each, but my question is about those angled holes, is it acceptable to drive a sinker through that hole so that it not only goes through the joist but also into the mating member? or should those be the hanger nails too? im talking about houses not doing something like a deck.
question about hangers and nails
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You must use #9 or #10 1 1/2" HDG nails on the flat and 2 1/2" or longer nails on the angle. Do not use sinkers. They will rust, and do not have the cross section needed. Simpson Strongtie makes the nails or screws you need, and they are designed for that purpose.
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Not sure what the reference to ring shank or spiral nails has to do with joist hangers. You can't use them for this application.
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By "deformed shank" you are globally defining nails that are not smooth shanked, right? Yes, you can use them on sheathing at any stage. Screw shank nails are usually used on siding, while ring shanked nails are used for sheathing. The latter is normally loaded in a nail gun, while the screw shank is hand driven.
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