VPA Variable Pitch Connector

The VPA may be sloped in the field, offering a versatile solution for attaching rafters to the top plate. It will adjust to accommodate slopes between 3:12 and 12:12, making it a complement to the versatile LSSU. This connector eliminates the need for notched rafters, beveled top plates and toe nailing.

Material: 18 gauge

Finish: Galvanized

Installation: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.

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VPA25 A and B flanges touch at 45° U.S. Patent 5,335,469

VPA Installation Sequence


Step 1 Install top nails and face PAN nails in "A" flange to outside wall top plate.	Step 2 Seat rafter with a hammer, adjusting "B" flange to the required pitch.	Step 3 Install "B" flange nails in the obround nail holes, locking the pitch.	Step 4 Bend tab with hammer and install 10d x 1 1/2" nail into tab nail hole. Hammer nail in at an approximate 45° angle to limit splitting.

Uplift loads include a 60% increase for wind or earthquake loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.
NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
VPA	See specific model numbers for code listings.
VPA2		ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *		FL10447
VPA2.06	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
VPA2.1	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
VPA25		ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *		FL10447
VPA3		ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *		FL10447
VPA35		ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *		FL10447
VPA4		ESR-2551 / ESR-2523 *		FL10447

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction

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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
VPA	None for this model	None for this model
VPA2	VPA2: DWG \| DXF VPA2 front view: DWG \| DXF VPA2 right view: DWG \| DXF VPA2 top view: DWG \| DXF	VPA2 With I Joist: DWG \| DXF VPA2: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 1 I joist: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 1 Solid Sawn: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 2 I joist: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 2 Solid Sawn: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 3 I joist: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 3 Solid Sawn: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 4 I joist: DWG \| DXF VPA2 Installation 4 Solid Sawn: DWG \| DXF
VPA2.06	None for this model	None for this model
VPA2.1	VPA2.1: DWG \| DXF VPA2.1 front view: DWG \| DXF VPA2.1 right view: DWG \| DXF VPA2.1 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
VPA25	VPA25: DWG \| DXF VPA25 front view: DWG \| DXF VPA25 right view: DWG \| DXF VPA25 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
VPA3	VPA3: DWG \| DXF VPA3 front view: DWG \| DXF VPA3 right view: DWG \| DXF VPA3 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
VPA35	VPA35: DWG \| DXF VPA35 front view: DWG \| DXF VPA35 right view: DWG \| DXF VPA35 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
VPA4	VPA4: DWG \| DXF VPA4 front view: DWG \| DXF VPA4 right view: DWG \| DXF VPA4 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model