Joist hangers can be installed prior to installing the joists
{"Image DocumentName": "Joist hangers can be installed prior to installing the joists", "Image ImageDescription": "Joist hangers can be installed prior to installing the joists. Joist hangers may be installed using a hammer, palm nailer, or pneumatic nailer specifically designed for metal connectors. Two methods may be used to install joist hangers. One method involves toenailing the joist into position and then installing the joist hangers. The other method involves preinstalling the joist hangers and then installing the joists as follows: 1. Insert a small block of joist scrap material into the joist hanger. See Figure Carefully position the joist hanger on the structural member along the layout line. In some cases, the joist hanger may be flush with the top of the structural member while in other cases it may be placed lower along the line. 3. Drive two nails through each side of the hanger and into the structural member. Some joist hangers have nailing tabs that can be driven into the structural member to hold it in position before nailing. 4. Remove the joist block and finish nailing the hanger on each side. 5. Cut all joists to length and place the ends in the hangers. 6. Drive the nails through the joist hangers and into the joist on each side.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}