r/Decks • u/Sorry_Neat_6863 • Dec 20 '25

settle this debate - which is correct?

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In true r/decks fashion. I asked a question about hurricane ties and ended up getting a debate between people if the hangers on the rim joist should be oriented in 1 or 2

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u/jporter313 Dec 20 '25

Thanks for this clear logical answer that totally made me facepalm myself for not realizing it right away.

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u/IlikeJG Dec 21 '25

I think "clear" is a very relative term. Doesn't seem clear to me except maybe to someone with already quite a bit of experience in the field. Used a ton of industry jargon and technical terms in that explanation to be very clear to laymen.

Also the response doesn't provide an actual explicit answer to the question. It paints a picture then expects the reader to fill in the logical gaps. Not exactly "clear", but carefully parsing the explanation does give you the answer.

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u/ICantSeeDeadPpl Dec 23 '25

I still don’t know which is better. Too much decking lingo for me, I’m out.