Garage Roof Joist Hangers

Typical floor framing detail.

Garage roof joist hangers.

If you need a storage area above your garage strong ceiling joists are necessary to support the added weight. When installed properly joist hangers will keep your deck or floors sturdy and durable. For the joist hanger to perform to its rated load capacity fill all holes in the joist flanges with the nails specified by the beam hanger manufacturer. It s important to install the hangers before you install the front joist because the hanger boards are not yet stable enough to hammer against.

Nail joist hangers to the ledger first fasten the joist hangers to wall ledgers outdoors using 16d galvanized nails. Joists beams and wood framing shall not be placed closer than 2 inches of fireplaces smoke chambers or chimneys. Joist hanger nails use a hammer to install three joist hangers on the ledger and three on the front joists positioned so the joist ends will cover the x at the three inner layout lines. The ends of header joists over 6 feet long and tail joists over 12 feet long shall be hung in joist or beam hangers.

Learn how to fix improper nails used for joist hangers. If you have an attic over your garage these joists also bear the load of your attic flooring and any materials you store in the attic. Trimmers and header joists more than 4 feet long shall be doubled. The wooden joists or beams over your garage help hold your roof in place.