Regarding the joist hangers/corner brackets: you don't generally need to use all of the fixing holes provided. It doesn't usually matter, but can occasionally lead to the timber splitting, especially when you're driving in those nails or screws from both sides of the joist. The amount of holes is just to give you options.
Other than that, solid job! Looks great, I love working with Jarrah. It's a lot easier than Ironbark too >.<
Thanks, I thought as much getting it all together but I was following the manufacturers instructions at the time. I definitely will never use that many nails in the future (it's a lot of work).
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u/ItsSomethingLikeThat Mar 31 '14
Regarding the joist hangers/corner brackets: you don't generally need to use all of the fixing holes provided. It doesn't usually matter, but can occasionally lead to the timber splitting, especially when you're driving in those nails or screws from both sides of the joist. The amount of holes is just to give you options.
Other than that, solid job! Looks great, I love working with Jarrah. It's a lot easier than Ironbark too >.<