This particular Simpson Strong-Tie video is part of the "Build a Stronger Deck" series which illustrates how to utilize Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Joist Connections.

Bringing your favorite people together to enjoy a beautiful summer day on your deck is a great way to unwind and relax. And while it’s important to have a deck that’s aesthetically pleasing to you, you first have to make sure it’s structurally sound.  One the most important items when building a deck that structurally sound is the joist connections.  Joists are the repeated structural members that are used to build a deck frame. The minimum size joist used in deck construction depends on the distance the joists span between bearing points and the species and grade of the treated lumber used to create the joists. The building code has very stringent minimum standards for the amount of weight a deck floor must be able to hold. You can determine the size of the joists using a span table that can be found on the Simpson Strong Tie website.

Here are some of the Simpson products featured in this video:

SIMPSON STRONG TIE LUS28SS 2x8 FACE MOUNT JOIST HANGERS 316SS

SIMPSON STRONG TIE LUS26SS 316 STAINLESS STEEL 2x6 DOUBLE SHEAR FACE MOUNT JOIST HANGERS

SIMPSON STRONG TIE LUS210SS 316 STAINLESS STEEL 2x10 DOUBLE SHEAR FACE MOUNT JOIST HANGERS

SIMPSON STRONG TIE LUS210Z G185 2X10 JOIST HANGER 25 PK

SIMPSON STRONG TIE SUR2.06/11 - 2 x 11-7/8 JOIST HANGER SKEWED RIGHT 20 PK

SIMPSON STRONG TIE LUC210SS 2X10 CONCEALED FACE MOUNT HANGERS STAINLESS STEEL 20 PK

SIMPSON STRONG TIE HUC210-2SS 2X10 DOUBLE CONCEALED FACE MOUNT HANGER STAINLESS

SIMPSON STRONG TIE LUC26SS FACE MOUNT HANGERS STAINLESS STEEL 20 PK

SIMPSON STRONG TIE H1A HURRICANE TIE 100 PK