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LSU Adjustable Rafter Hanger

LSU

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This series attaches double joists or rafters to headers, sloped up or down, and skewed left or right, up to 45°.

Material

  • See table

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
  • Attach the sloped joist at both ends so that the horizontal force developed by the slope is fully supported by the supporting members
  • Web stiffeners required for I-joist applications

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Engineering Letter

Load Tables

LSSR/LSU Load Table Slopeable/Skewable Rafter Hanger
  1. Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Roof loads are 125% of floor loads unless limited by other criteria.
  3. Minimum 11" joist height for LSU3510-2, LSU4.12, LSU4.28 and LSU5.12.
  4. LSU3510-2, LSU4.12, LSU4.28, and LSU5.12 skew options must be factory-ordered.
  5. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

Code Reports

Part IAPMO UES ER ICC-ES ESR City of Los Angeles State of Florida
LSSU2.1No evaluation report listing.
LSU3510-2No evaluation report listing.
LSU4.12No evaluation report listing.
LSU4.28No evaluation report listing.
LSU5.12No evaluation report listing.

Drawings

Part Orthographic Perspective
LSSU2.1None None
LSU3510-2None None
LSU4.12
LSU4.12 Front View
DWG DXF
LSU4.12 Left View
DWG DXF
LSU4.12 Right View
DWG DXF
LSU4.12 Top View
DWG DXF
LSU4.12 Installed Perspective View
DWG DXF
LSU4.28None None
LSU5.12
LSU5.12 Front View
DWG DXF
LSU5.12 Right View
DWG DXF
LSU5.12 Top View
DWG DXF
None

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