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AHEP Adjustable Hip-End Purlin

Roof Truss and Rafter Connectors, Ties, and Straps

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The Simpson Strong-Tie® AHEP is a structural purlin that also serves as an installation aid during the truss-erection process. The AHEP attaches to the step-down hip trusses at the leading edge, eliminating the need for drop-top chords and C-stud fillers. The AHEP installs linearly, aligned with the end jacks, to maintain sheathing spacing from eave to hip or peak. Roof sheathing/decking attaches directly to the purlin. Adjustable in length, the AHEP is designed to accommodate a pitch range of 3/12 to 9/12.

Key Features

  • A structural purlin to which sheathing can be directly attached — no need to remove temporary bracing
  • Accurately spaces the installed trusses and helps meet the temporary top-chord lateral restraint recommendations of WTCA/TPI BCSI on step-down hip ends
  • Adjustable in length to accommodate a wide pitch range

Material

  • 20 gauge (33 mil)

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes

Patent Information

  • US Patent 8,443,568

Related Literature

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Thickness (mil) Ga. Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
AHEP 33 20 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1

Load Tables

  1. Designer shall ensure attached members are adequately designed to resist applied loads.
  2. Straight-line interpolation can be used to determine allowable loads for pitches between 3/12 and 9/12.
  3. See Fastening Systems for more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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