Joist Hangers For Old House

[William Allen]

Hey BP Members, 

I've got a house that I'm currently renovating that I need to add joist hangers to. The house is almost 100 years old, so the 2x8 floor joists are true 2"x8" joists (not nominal dimensions). Does anyone know where to source joist hangers to solve this problem? There isn't enough space to add a ledger board instead of hangers. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

[Marc Desrosiers]

@William Allen

I’m pretty sure the regular 2x8 hangers would be fine since they don’t even go to the top of nominal lumber. It’s more about the shear strength of the nails/screws you use. Pay attention to what the hanger calls for if it calls for #10 use #10 and not #8.

Edit: Crap wasn’t thinking of the extra 1/2” on the width. Maybe use double joist hangers and sister pieces onto the joist to make it 3” wide.