TIL skipping joist hangers is a fast track to wobbly decks.

Betty Shah · 2026-03-07T23:40:32.404305+00:00

This shortcut never saves time in the long run.

Seriously... @wesley_hart's neighbor found out fast. Skipping hangers is such a bad move... it feels quicker but always bites you later. I mean, that wobble turns into a scary shake real quick... no thanks. Just put them in right and save the headache.

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anderson.spencer5mo ago

Yeah, that scary shake is no joke.

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wesley_hart6mo ago

My neighbor tried that on his deck build... spent all summer fixing the sag before he finally put them in right. That wobble gets scary fast.

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