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https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/framing/index.html - In this video, I explore the differences between expensive top-flange firewall joist hangers and traditional framing methods. You will learn how to build a firewall using standard joists sitting on top of a wall with single or double blocking to achieve a one or two-hour burn rating. I also discuss how to notch drywall around the joists to create a reliable fire barrier. While new gadgets like fire-rated hangers offer some installation benefits, such as allowing drywall to slip behind the joist, they can cost upwards of forty-seven dollars each and dramatically increase your overall building costs. I share my perspective on the structural reality of these hangers during a fire and explain why traditional, more affordable methods have consistently worked for decades in the construction industry. For more tips on framing, design, and practical construction strategies, visit homebuildingandrepairs.com.