HCP Hip Corner Plate

Misc. Connectors for Engineered Wood

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The HCP connects a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45° angle.

Material

• 18 gauge

Finish

• HCP1.81 — galvanized; 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

Catalog Pages

• C-C-2017 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 146
• C-C-2017 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 204

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors Catalog

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  High Wind-Resistant Construction Application Guide

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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

1. Loads include a 60% increase for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
2. The HCP can be installed on the inside and the outside of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the load capacity.
3. NAILS: 10d x 1 1/2" = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information

Code Reports