Joist hanger placement
#1
Member
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Joist hanger placement
Hi all.
I am going to install a small deck (4.5 x 4 Meters) that will go between 2 walls. The brick house wall and the brick garage wall opposite.
Question is in regards to the joist hangers.
I am assuming that i should attach a wooden beam to the wall first and then the joist hangers to that.
Can you just attach the joist hangers straight to the brick?
Also how far apart should i place the joist?
I am going to install a small deck (4.5 x 4 Meters) that will go between 2 walls. The brick house wall and the brick garage wall opposite.
Question is in regards to the joist hangers.
I am assuming that i should attach a wooden beam to the wall first and then the joist hangers to that.
Can you just attach the joist hangers straight to the brick?
Also how far apart should i place the joist?
#2
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Welcome to the forums!
I don't think you're allowed to connect the hangers to the brick, in fact most brick facades are just a veneer and won't support addition load. Normally floor joists are on 16" centers although that is somewhat dependent on the type of decking you intend to use.
I don't think you're allowed to connect the hangers to the brick, in fact most brick facades are just a veneer and won't support addition load. Normally floor joists are on 16" centers although that is somewhat dependent on the type of decking you intend to use.
#3
Group Moderator
The problem is there is no good way to attach joist hangers to masonry so you first need to bolt a rim joist to the brick.
#7
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Spacing of joists depends on what material your decking is and how it is running.
Also I never bolt a trim joist directly to a wall, I always use spacers.
Also I never bolt a trim joist directly to a wall, I always use spacers.