joist
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If you’re going to use nails on the joist hangers, be sure to use approved heavy-duty structural nails that have the proper coating to prevent corrosion.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023
The home was badly damaged and every roof joist was left burnt by the fire.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022
Put it in a ceiling joist or reinforced that particular area.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2022
This same corrosion can be happening with any of the joist hangers and other structural framing connectors.
From Washington Post • May 24, 2022
The hide shrank and pulled joist and rafter tight together, and the leather ropes became hard as iron and nearly imperishable.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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