Joist hangers nail or screw

[Neil78]

Hi there
I have masonry joist hangers installed into brickwork. The mortar joint was cut out and hangers inserted then filled back in with mortar. I'm a bit weary of using nails for noggings and the hanger itself as I don't want the hammering to disturb the mortar.

I'm being told that you can't use screws. Is this true. The joists span 2 meters and are 50mm x150mm.
Thanks in advance, Neil

 

[bobsuerita]

your fine using screws for the noggings
and a couple of twist nails in the sides of the hangers shouldnt do too much damage just put a bit of pressure on oppisite side your nailing

 

[Neil78]

Thanks for the advice mate, you can't get an straight answer off the internet

 

[tomfe]

You can use screws in the hangers also.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Thanks for the advice mate, you can't get an straight answer off the internet

You normally can't get a straight answer from this forum, you were lucky.

Andy

 

[^woody^]

You might be able to use screws, but it depends.

It might be best to use blocks of wood for noggins in any case, not nails.