Simon wrote:
On 17 July, 14:36, "Phil L" wrote:
sm_jamieson wrote:
I have to fit joists onto a ledger plate bolted to the wall. Masonry
hangers into the wall is not an option as the mortar courses are not
level so would be a total pain. Ledger plate and joists are all
75mm x 225mm. What type of speedy joist hanger to use ?
There are types (maxi-speedy ?) that just nail to the side of the
timber, or ones (long-leg ?) which are wrapped over the top
(presumably recessed into the back of the ledger plate so the rear
surface is still flat against the wall).
I guess wrapped over is stronger. If wrapped over, how "square"
should you try and get them against the timber ?
Just nailing to the front seems easier, but is the result less
strong ?
I realise square twist nails should be used.
Cheers,
Simon.

This post isn't very clear.
'nail to the side of the timber' - which timber? - the joist or the
wallplate?
'recessed into the back of the ledger plate'?
'nailing into the front' - which is the front? and the front of what?

I've done a diagram of how it's normally
done:http://tinypic.com/r/1zoj48h/3 --
Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008

Thanks Phil.
About wrapping the hanger around the back and fixing. This will mean
the wall plate cannot
go flat against the wall, since at the back the hanger is standing
proud of the wall plate.
So I guess you could recess the metal into the back of the wall plate
so it is all flush ?
Simon.

The metal used to make these things is less than 1mm thick, so no, it
doesn't ned recessing.

You don't *have* to fix to the back of the wallplate, just if it's possible,
if it's not then it's no big deal

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Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008