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Joist hanger
A U-shaped metal bracket that hangs a deck or floor joist from the beam. A sagging joist needs its cause checked first, and new hardware alone may not fix it.
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When you'd need this
- My deck joist is sagging
- I want to make a joist connection stronger
Measure and check before you buy
- Joist cross-section size
- Thickness
- Material (galvanized)
- Beam size
- Load rating (kg)
- Size and number of specified nails or structural screws
Safety: Professional recommended: this is a structural part, so the load needs to be checked.