What size nails do I use for joist hangers?

1-1/2 in.
Indoors or out, for standard-type single joist hangers, use only 1-1/2 in. joist hanger nails for nailing into the side of the joist (Photo 5); for double hangers, use 8d or 10d nails. For double shear single hangers (Photo 4), fasten the hanger to the joist(s) with longer 8d or 10d nails.

What size nails for Simpson hurricane ties?

8d x 1½”
Fasteners with Hurricane Ties While many hurricane ties have been evaluated with 8d x 1½” nails for compatibility with nominal 2x roof framing, some require the use of a longer, 8d common (2½” long) nail and others require a larger-diameter 10d nail.

What are N10 nails?

148″ N10 HDG Nails 5# Pack (600 Pieces) Simpson Strong-Tie N10D5HDG-R 1-1/2″ x . 148″ Hot Dipped Galvanized nails are mostly used used in angle clips and straps to reach the load values that are required. The nails are hot dipped galvanized, providing medium corrosion protection.

Which nails can be used in connectors?

Stainless-steel ring-shank nails are recommended for stainless-steel connectors. Simpson Strong-Tie connector nail specifications include common nails, sinker nails and short nails. Nails can be driven with a hammer or with a power tool.

How do you size a joist hanger?

Joist hangers are sized by joist depth, and run about 1⁄2 inch shorter than the nominal size of the joist (you can size deck joists by referring to Table R507. 6 in the 2018 IRC, which lists spans for deck joists sized from 2×6 to 2×12). For example, a 2×8 joist hanger is about 6 5⁄8 inches tall.

What size is a 16d nail?

3-1/2 inches
A 16d nail is one that is 3-1/2 inches long.

What are the different sizes of nails?

These are the common nail sizes and their corresponding length:

• 2d – 1 inch.
• 3d – 1 1/4 inches.
• 4d – 1 1/2 inches.
• 5d – 1 3/4 inches.
• 6d – 2 inches.
• 8d – 2 1/2 inches.
• 10d – 3 inches.
• 12d – 3 1/4 inches.

What is the diameter of a 16d common nail?

11/32″
Table 1 – Nail Sizes (Common Nails)

Is toe nailing stronger?

TOE-NAILING In contrast, toe-nailing produces a strong joint. The technique requires a pair of nails, driven at opposing 45-degree angles. It isn’t suitable for all joints, as the grain of one workpiece needs to be at an angle to the other.

What do you need to know about Simpson Strong Tie nails?

The penny size refers to diameter and “N” indicates a short nail. Simpson Strong-Tie connector nail specifications include common nails, sinker nails and short nails. Nails used in connectors should always have a full round head and meet the bending yield requirements of ASTM F1667, Table S1.

How many Simpson Strong Tie SD connectors are there?

Almost 150 Simpson Strong-Tie connectors can be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws (Figure 4). The shanks of the SD Connector screws are designed to match the fastener holes in Simpson Strong-tie connectors.

What kind of screws are used for Simpson Strong Tie?

The shanks of the SD Connector screws are designed to match the fastener holes in Simpson Strong-tie connectors. The screw features, dimensions, strengths and allowable single-fastener properties are given in ICC-ES ESR-3046, and the SD screws have been qualified for use in engineered wood products.

What kind of nails are used for connectors?

There are two types of connector nails available, the Strong-Drive® SCNR Ring-Shank Connector nail and the Strong-Drive SCN Smooth-Shank Connector nail. SCN stands for Structural Connector Nails. R would refer to ring- shank nails. Currently most ring-shank connector nails are available in Type 316 stainless steel.