HCP Hip Corner Plate
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Product Details
The HCP connects a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45° angle.
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- HCP2 — galvanized or ZMAX® coating; HCP4Z — ZMAX coating
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- Attach HCP to double top plates.
- Birdsmouth not required for table uplift loads but may be required for download.
- Install rafter and complete nailing. Rafter may be sloped to 45°.
Related Links
- Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
- General Notes
- For complementary ridge connection, see HRC Hip-Ridge Connectors
- 2015 and 2018 International Building Code® Resources Portal
Catalog Pages
Related Literature
Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
Typical HCP Installation
- Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- The HCP can be installed on the inside and the outside of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the allowable load.
- 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
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