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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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Guide de Selection de Connecteurs pour Utilisation avec les Produits Fabriques par Roseburg
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Un guide canadien de 12 pages qui répertorie les options populaires pour l’utilisation des étriers Simpson Strong-Tie avec les produits en bois d’ingénierie fabriques par Roseburg.
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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 & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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