I've only ever used bolts. And if there is to be joist landing directly on the sill, we always build it up with more 2x6, so we can shim it perfectly level.

 

I have never heard or seen a framer say that "perfectly level" All I hear "it's between the lines".:thumbsup:

Cole

 

I'm not a framer, but I always used the bolts. I never nailed the sills though: I would be afraid of the concrete chipping, blowing out, etc from the impact.

 

Your generally pretty fine to nail. I just try to keep the nail about 3 inches from the edge of the foundation.

When there is to be siding on the particular wall, there is a let in green 2x4 in the concrete so you can fasten the plate to the foundation using regular nails.

 

Never seen anything besides bolts here. Never even heard of anyone using anything besides such here i'll add. If a bolt lands directly on a joist that can not be shifted an inch we just double the rim and hanger it off (unless 2x6 sill then enough bearing).

And nothing is ever perfect level around here. I'll admit it. Foundation we just started on is far from flat. Ordered an extra 2 bundles of shims to help it along and they are gone. Sad when you goto snap a line and the line is floating nearly an inch in spots. Someones laser musta been a tad off...

 

You should of seen the one we just did.... The foundation was near perfectly level along the back (the high side) Needed maybe one or two area's shimmed. We were amazed. :blink:

 

I've seen the straps, just never used. They remind me of the straps for downspouts: you fasten to the wall, place your spout and wrap the strap around the spout.

I don't use them either tho

 

If the foundation has set for awhile you do need to keep your nails back from the edge as stated above. Hilti makes a washered galvanized pin that works great for temp fastening. We usually are setting the deck a few days after the walls our poured so the nails sink pretty decent. On a side note..that Hilti gun is an awesome way to attach 2x to steel!

 

On a side note..that Hilti gun is an awesome way to attach 2x to steel!

Those guns are awesome period.

My first introductions was a commercial job attaching metal track to a 1/4 steel I beam. I would've bet money it may have dented the steel but that's about it...it went right through easily and was definitely not coming out.

I had to have one. Expensive, but worth it. Same job, I burned-up my DeWalt hammer drill on the 6k psi concrete. I bought a Hilti, went right through like it was wood. They make great tools. They're the only two I have.

 

I use these bolts when necessary :thumbsup:

 

I love those!!:thumbsup:It's crazy how much shear and pullout those LDT's can handle!!

 

It's about 50 50 around here between J bolts and anchor straps.

 

BTW, I really liked that beach house, spiral stair job. :thumbsup:

 

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What's the story of the last house in that series? Looks like it seen better days

 

damn i had to take a double look at the pictures too. So dont feel bad haha