These steel wood connectors are great when you want to have them not only hold together your rafters or fl. Please note: Safe Working Loads stated above are the lower of the load at 2.5mm deflection of the hanger tested or medium term loads in accordance with BS5268.įull Data Sheets are available for the above products, based on independent destructive testing and analysis carried out by Ceram Research or Huddersfield University. We make all kinds of custom steel joist hangers.
The pitch and span of your roof will dictate how long of a rafter youll need.
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**Safe working load when fully nailed & bolted. 6x8 Install ledger Install joist hangers May require additional support. Special non-standard widths available to order. Used with solid sawn rafters, the LRUZs unique design enables the hanger to be installed either before or after the rafter is in place. Bearing surface on all multi-truss hangers is 75mm. Stainless steel hangers are available to order. Our genuine Simpson Strong Tie joist hanger range includes the massively popular JHA. I have scrap cuts of 2 by 4s attached to the sides of the studs on the tall side to hook the joist hangers to. Im doing things a little different because I dont want an overhang in the front. The shank should be screwed to the rafter tail at the correct angle, making it perpendicular to the ground. This shank mounts to the side of a rafter tail, when there is no fascia board or crown molding present.
I have the walls built, front wall is 12, back wall is 8. The 11 is designed to be used in conjunction with Gem Circle Hangers (sold separately). Use 30 x 3.75mm sheradised square twisted nails in all pre-punched holes, together with bolts in Multi Truss Hanger range where required. A range of joist hangers & timber connectors from Simpson Strong Tie. Im in the process of building a 14x16 tiny house with a lean-to/skillion slanted roof.
Produced from galvanised steel to BS EN 10346:2009 + G275 as standard. Bolt hole to suit M12 fixing, nail holes 4mm diameter. Manufactured from 2mm thick galvanised steel. For use in heavy duty applications such as multiple truss units, main trimmer joists, purlin to beam connections or similar situations where unusually heavy loads occur.