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how to fasten wood joist to cinder block notch

Home Improvement Asked on May 31, 2021

I want to lay three 2×4 in the cinder block notch(as shown in the pic) as joist for synthetic deck, I need to fasten the wood to the cinder block in order to align the three 2×4 and to make sure it doesn’t move, I thought about filling the notch with new concrete and bonding agent but not sure if such a small notch of concrete will provide enough strength and durability. I might be able to put in an angled screw or nail into the wood and block, but not sure if that is the best option. Any advice is appreciatedenter image description here

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Suggest detail to fasten the 2 X 4.

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Answered by r13 on May 31, 2021

Wedge them in.

I think @Freeman is right in the comments - it looks like you could tap the 2x4s down into the slots with a rubber mallet and they would wedge tight.

If the slots are little too wide and the 2x4s rattle back and forth you could tap in some wood shims to wedge them tight.

Answered by Willk on May 31, 2021

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