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HOT TUB - gut check 1

Ben29

Structural
Aug 7, 2014
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I am supporting a hot tub on an elevated wood framed deck. The deck joist will be supported via a top flange hanger attached to a nailer on a steel beam. I wish I could bear the wood joist directly on top of the beam, but I cannot for architectural reasons. I am concerned about the top flange hanger rusting out and failing over time. I am specifying simpson model WP with HDG finish and Type 316 Stainless Steel nails in all holes.

Should I be concerned about this?
 
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I'd be more concerned about the eccentric load on the beam if there is any.
 
I remember watching some webinar recently discussing what it would take to completely protect the deck members and fasteners from this type of corrosion. The consensus was a veritable jungle of flashing details that would be completely impractical. Even if you use zinc-magnesium hangers or stainless steel hangers, what about the beam? What about when the wood rots out, first? A design like this doesn’t warrant a corrosion consultant. Follow AWC’s deck guide and don’t mix metals. Good luck!
 
Use both HDG fasteners and nails. Then sleep like a baby.

I'd be more likely to specify galvanized flashing cap over the nailer or more like specify the hanger to be welded on the beam before being HDG.

You are overthinking this.
 

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