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U/HU/HUC/HUCQ Face-Mount Hangers

U/HU/HUC/HUCQ

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U — The standard U hanger provides flexibility of joist to header installation. Versatile fastener selection with tested allowable loads.

HU/HUC — Most models have triangle and round holes. To achieve maximum loads, fill both round and triangle holes with common nails.

HUCQ — Features concealed flanges so it can be installed close to the end of the supporting beam or on a post. They install with Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (supplied with the hanger) for high capacity and ease of installation.

Material

  • U — 16 gauge; HU/HUC/HUCQ — 14 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • HU/HUC — can be installed filling round holes only, or filling round and triangle holes for maximum values.
  • HUCQ — when using structural composite lumber columns, the capacities shown in the tables are for fasteners applied to the wide face of the column.
  • Web stiffeners are required for all I-joists used with these hangers.
  • HU/HUC/HUCQ hangers can be welded to a steel member. Allowable loads are the lesser of the values in the hanger tables or the weld capacity — refer to technical bulletin HU/HUC Welded Onto Steel Members (T-HUHUC-W).
  • When nailing into a carrying member's end grain, the allowable load is adjusted by a factor of 0.67.

Options

  • Order HUC_X hanger. For both flanges concealed, order HUC.

Sloped, Skewed and Sloped/Skewed:

  • For low-cost, code-approved 45° skewed hangers, see SUR/SUL.
  • For field-adjustable hangers, see LSSR.
  • See modification table for available options and associated load capacities for U and HU hangers.
  • HUCQ cannot be modified.

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Load Tables

See Face Mount Hanger tables.

See Hanger Options for hanger modifications, which may result in reduced loads.

U/HU/HUC Series Modifications and Associated Load Reductions

U/HU/HUC Series Modifications and Associated Load Reductions
  1. Modified seat is sloped, skewed, or both. If sloped only or skewed only, use a smooth-shank stainless-steel reduction of 0.65.
  2. For hanger applications with both flanges concealed, W must be at least 2 5/16". To order, ask for HUCXXX. For skewed HUC, only flange on acute side is concealed.
  3. Skews over 50° require a square-cut joist.
Reduction Factor Instructions

Allowable Download = Seat x Flange x Stainless Steel Nails x Other Fastener Substitutions x (Table Load)
Allowable Uplift =
  0.75 x Face Fastener Type x (Table Load) for skewed or sloped
  1.00 x Face Fastener Type x (Table Load) for non-skewed or non-sloped

Maximum Skew Degree for Skewed HUC Hangers

Maximum Skew Degree for Skewed HUC Hangers
Top View U Hanger Skewed Right
Top View U Hanger Skewed Right < 51° (square cut)

Code Reports

Part IAPMO UES ER ICC-ES ESR City of Los Angeles State of Florida
HU1.81/5 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU11 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU14 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU2.75/10 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU2.75/12 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU2.75/14 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU210-2 ESR-2549 ESR-2523 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU212-2 ESR-2549 ESR-2523 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU310 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU310-2 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU312 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU312-2 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU314 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU316 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU3514-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU3516-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU3516/22 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU3520-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU3524/30 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU4.12/11 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU4.12/9 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU4.28/11 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 FL10531
HU4.75/11 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 FL10531
HU4.75/9 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU410 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU410-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU412 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU412-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU414 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU414-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU416 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU48 ESR-2549 ESR-2523 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU610 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU612 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU616 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU68 ESR-2549 ESR-2523 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU68 ESR-2549 ESR-2523 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HU7 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HU9 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC2.75/10 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC2.75/12 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC2.75/14 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC410 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HUC410-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC412 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL10655
HUC412-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC414-2 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
HUC416 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HUC610 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HUC612 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HUC616 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
HUCQ1.81/11-SDS ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL11468
HUCQ1.81/9-SDS ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL11468
HUCQ410-SDS ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL11468
HUCQ412-SDS ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL11468
HUCQ610-SDS ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL11468
HUCQ612-SDS ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531 FL11468
U14 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 FL10531
U410 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655
U414 ESR-2549 ESR-2552 ESR-2523 RR25801 RR25807 FL10531 FL10655

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

Drawings

Part Orthographic Perspective
HU1.81/5None None
HU11
HU11 Front View
DWG DXF
HU11 Left View
DWG DXF
HU11 Right View
DWG DXF
HU11 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU14
HU14 Front View
DWG DXF
HU14 Left View
DWG DXF
HU14 Right View
DWG DXF
HU14 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU2.75/10None None
HU2.75/12None None
HU2.75/14None None
HU210-2
HU210-2 Front View
DWG DXF
HU210-2 Left View
DWG DXF
HU210-2 Right View
DWG DXF
HU210-2 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU212-2
HU212-2 Front View
DWG DXF
HU212-2 Left View
DWG DXF
HU212-2 Right View
DWG DXF
HU212-2 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU310None None
HU310-2
HU310-2 Front View
DWG DXF
HU310-2 Left View
DWG DXF
HU310-2 Right View
DWG DXF
HU310-2 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU312None None
HU312-2None None
HU314None None
HU316None None
HU3514-2None None
HU3516-2None None
HU3516/22None None
HU3520-2None None
HU3524/30None None
HU4.12/11None None
HU4.12/9None None
HU4.28/11None None
HU4.75/11None None
HU4.75/9None None
HU410
HU410 Front View
DWG DXF
HU410 Left View
DWG DXF
HU410 Right View
DWG DXF
HU410 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU410-2None None
HU412
HU412 Front View
DWG DXF
HU412 Left View
DWG DXF
HU412 Right View
DWG DXF
HU412 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU412-2None None
HU414
HU414 Front View
DWG DXF
HU414 Left View
DWG DXF
HU414 Right View
DWG DXF
HU414 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU414-2None None
HU416
HU416 Front View
DWG DXF
HU416 Left View
DWG DXF
HU416 Right View
DWG DXF
HU416 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU48
HU48 Front View
DWG DXF
HU48 Left View
DWG DXF
HU48 Right View
DWG DXF
HU48 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU610
HU610 Front View
DWG DXF
HU610 Left View
DWG DXF
HU610 Right View
DWG DXF
HU610 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU612
HU612 Front View
DWG DXF
HU612 Left View
DWG DXF
HU612 Right View
DWG DXF
HU612 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU616None None
HU68
HU68 Front View
DWG DXF
HU68 Left View
DWG DXF
HU68 Right View
DWG DXF
HU68 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU7
HU7 Front View
DWG DXF
HU7 Left View
DWG DXF
HU7 Right View
DWG DXF
HU7 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HU9
HU9 Front View
DWG DXF
HU9 Left View
DWG DXF
HU9 Right View
DWG DXF
HU9 Top View
DWG DXF
None
HUC2.75/10None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/12None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/14None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC410
HUC410 Front View
DWG DXF
HUC410 Left View
DWG DXF
HUC410 Right View
DWG DXF
HUC410 Top View
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC410-2None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC412
HUC412 Front View
DWG DXF
HUC412 Left View
DWG DXF
HUC412 Right View
DWG DXF
HUC412 Top View
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC412-2None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC414-2None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC416None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC610
HUC610 Front View
DWG DXF
HUC610 Right View
DWG DXF
HUC610 Top View
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC612
HUC612 Front View
DWG DXF
HUC612 Left View
DWG DXF
HUC612 Right View
DWG DXF
HUC612 Top View
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUC616None
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Beam
DWG DXF
HUC2.75/10 Installed Perspective View - Post
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/11-SDS
HUCQ1.81/11-SDS Front View
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/11-SDS Left View
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/11-SDS Right View
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/11-SDS Top View
DWG DXF
None
HUCQ1.81/9-SDS
HUCQ1.81/9-SDS Front View
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/9-SDS Left View
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/9-SDS Right View
DWG DXF
HUCQ1.81/9-SDS Top View
DWG DXF
None
HUCQ410-SDS
HUCQ410-SDS Front View
DWG DXF
HUCQ410-SDS Left View
DWG DXF
HUCQ410-SDS Right View
DWG DXF
HUCQ410-SDS Top View
DWG DXF
None
HUCQ412-SDS
HUCQ412-SDS Front View
DWG DXF
HUCQ412-SDS Left View
DWG DXF
HUCQ412-SDS Right View
DWG DXF
HUCQ412-SDS Top View
DWG DXF
None
HUCQ610-SDS
HUCQ610-SDS Front View
DWG DXF
HUCQ610-SDS Left View
DWG DXF
HUCQ610-SDS Right View
DWG DXF
HUCQ610-SDS Top View
DWG DXF
None
HUCQ612-SDS
HUCQ612-SDS Front View
DWG DXF
HUCQ612-SDS Left View
DWG DXF
HUCQ612-SDS Right View
DWG DXF
HUCQ612-SDS Top View
DWG DXF
None
U14None
U14 Installed Perspective View - I Joist
DWG DXF
U410
U410 Front View
DWG DXF
U410 Left View
DWG DXF
U410 Right View
DWG DXF
U410 Top View
DWG DXF
U14 Installed Perspective View - I Joist
DWG DXF
U414
U414 Front View
DWG DXF
U414 Left View
DWG DXF
U414 Right View
DWG DXF
U414 Top View
DWG DXF
U14 Installed Perspective View - I Joist
DWG DXF

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