Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time ...

“Most of the current generation of pressure-treated wood is more corrosive and all hardware warranties (including for joist hangers) require that only specially coated hardware designed to ...

A: Joist hangers are safe, if they’re installed correctly. You typically need to hang a joist if the top of the joist needs to be on the same plane as the beam that supports it.

If you're considering a wood basement, don't worry about durability and strength. If in doubt, it's best to get an opinion ...

“Most of the current generation of pressure-treated wood is more corrosive and all hardware warranties (including for joist hangers) require that only specially coated hardware designed to ...