LUS ZMAX Galvanized Face-Mount Joist Hanger for 2x6 Nominal Lumber
- Provides support underneath the joist, rafter or beam
- Double-shear design ensures a strong, durable connection
- Designed for greater strength with fewer fasteners to install
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Product Overview
Deck It Out
Strong decks bring beauty and entertaining space to your outdoor living area
Make Your Deck Beautiful and Safe
Building a safe, strong deck starts with the proper connectors and fasteners
Deck Building Tips and Tricks
Installing corrosion-resistant connectors and fasteners helps extend the life of your deck
Ledger connections critical for deck safety
Strong-Drive® SDWH Timber-Hex HDG screw delivers high-strength, wood-to-wood connectivity, such as deck ledger applications
Guardrail Installation Tips and Tricks
Don’t take chances with guardrail connections. DTT2Z deck tension ties fasten guardrails to deck framing.
Securing the Deck to the House
Install DTT1Z as a tension tie to meet building codes and eliminate the need to access to the floor joists inside the home
Take the Step to Secure Deck Stairs
LSCZ adjustable stair-stringer connector offers a concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim board
Joist Hangers
Provides bearing and uplift resistance
Hurricane Ties
Ideal for preventing lateral movement of joists
SD Connector Screw
The only screw approved with Simpson Strong-Tie connectors
Post Caps
LCEZ end post caps provide a post-to-beam connection in new or retrofit deck applications
Post Base
Features a 1 in. standoff to resist wood decay
Prevent Corrosion
Deck-Drive DWP stainless-steel fasteners are recommended for higher-exposure environments or applications
- Patented double-shear nailing design provides greater strength with fewer nails
- Speed prongs for fast and easy installation
- Angled joist nailing easier in tight spaces
- Do not bend or remove tabs
- Nominal joist size: 2x6 and 2x8
- Made from 18-Gauge steel
- ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Install with 10d common nails or #9 x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD screws
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Product Overview
- Provides support underneath the joist, rafter or beam
- Double-shear design ensures a strong, durable connection
- Designed for greater strength with fewer fasteners to install
Key Features
Deck It Out
Strong decks bring beauty and entertaining space to your outdoor living area
Make Your Deck Beautiful and Safe
Building a safe, strong deck starts with the proper connectors and fasteners
Deck Building Tips and Tricks
Installing corrosion-resistant connectors and fasteners helps extend the life of your deck
Ledger connections critical for deck safety
Strong-Drive® SDWH Timber-Hex HDG screw delivers high-strength, wood-to-wood connectivity, such as deck ledger applications
Guardrail Installation Tips and Tricks
Don’t take chances with guardrail connections. DTT2Z deck tension ties fasten guardrails to deck framing.
Securing the Deck to the House
Install DTT1Z as a tension tie to meet building codes and eliminate the need to access to the floor joists inside the home
Take the Step to Secure Deck Stairs
LSCZ adjustable stair-stringer connector offers a concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim board
Joist Hangers
Provides bearing and uplift resistance
Hurricane Ties
Ideal for preventing lateral movement of joists
SD Connector Screw
The only screw approved with Simpson Strong-Tie connectors
Post Caps
LCEZ end post caps provide a post-to-beam connection in new or retrofit deck applications
Post Base
Features a 1 in. standoff to resist wood decay
Prevent Corrosion
Deck-Drive DWP stainless-steel fasteners are recommended for higher-exposure environments or applications
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Questions & Answers
do you have to use nails or can you use screws?
Asked by Mark February 23, 2018I used Simpson screws on my hangers. Screws have a better hold than nails and I find them easily to install.
Can these be used with treated lunber
Asked by Rd July 25, 2019yes any lumber that is used for floor joists inside and outside treated lumber
how does it connect to the joist.
Asked by WILLIAM August 20, 2019https://www.familyhandyman.com/decks/building-a-deck/how-to-install-joist-hangers/ has pictures and additional information
Connecting a brick wall. I building a fence rail and need to connect one end to a brick wall. Can...
Asked by dograil April 29, 2018Tapcon screws would work fine. You can also attached a 2x4 to the wall then attach these hangers to that. It would make the job easier.
2 Questions 1) Will I be able to use this on old wood joists? Some of my joists are 2" or 2.25" o...
Asked by Brian December 29, 2018Simpson makes hangers for rough sawn wood which may work for you. They are bigger.
Can a 6inch joist hanger be used for a 2x8?
Asked by Heather July 16, 2017Yes depending on your application.
If using the structural screws, is pre drilling required or recommended?
Asked by Res July 9, 2020No predrilled is not necessary. However if you are close to an edge it is recommended to avoid splitting the boards
can i used these for the flooring on my deck outside , will it support the weight
Asked by ralph April 14, 2020Yes, 100% recomended, just be sure to buy the right size. For example if your joists are 2X8, don't buy a 2X6
Can this be used to attach a 2x8 joist to a 2x8 ledger board?
Asked by jason May 6, 2019Yes, that is exactly the intended application
Are the #9 x 2-1/2 in. strong-drive SD screws long enough to handle the angle and go through both...
Asked by Roy August 1, 2018The 2.5" will make it into the header and should be fine
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