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HH Header Hanger

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For fast, accurate installation of door and window headers and other cross members. HH header hangers can speed up the job, strengthen the frame and eliminate the need for trimmers.

Material

  • 16 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
  • Attachment to 2x studs will result in two round holes not being filled in the studs and load reductions as noted in table

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2019-2020
C-C-2019
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Conectores para la construcción con madera 2019–2020
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El catálogo incluye información sobre nuevos productos, así como especificaciones e instrucciones de instalación aplicables para conectores estructurales de madera a madera y de madera a concreto.
Catalog
High Wind-Resistant Construction Application Guide
F-C-HWRCAG16
The newly updated High Wind-Resistant Construction Application Guide offers new applications, updated loads, as well as more fastening information that is used to resist high-wind.
Product Guide

Load Tables

HH Header Hanger Load Table
  1. Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. For 3x posts, 0.162" x 2 1/2" nails may be substituted with no reduction in load.
  3. For SPF/HF lumber, use 0.86 x DF/SP allowable loads.
  4. 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.
HH Load Directions
HH Load Directions

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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