LUS hangers have double-shear nailing — an innovation that distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. This allows for fewer nails, faster installation and the use of all common nails for the same connection.
Hammer
16d (0.162" x 3 1/2") Nail. Use for all other than single 2x.
10d (0.148" x 3") Nail. Use for single 2x.
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