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HCP Hip Corner Plate

HCP

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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

  • 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 Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2021-2023
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A catalog including new product information as well as any applicable specification and installation instructions for wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete structural connectors.
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Conectores para la construcción con madera 2021–2023
C-C-2021SP
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 Guide
F-C-HWG20
A comprehensive guide to help Designers select the most appropriate connections for challenging, high-wind regions.
Product Guide
Uplift Connectors Truss-To-Wall Tiedowns (Spruce-Pine-Fir)
T-C-UPLIFTSPF22
A technical bulletin providing allowable loads and fastening requirements for the common application of a wood truss supported by a spruce-pine-fir or hem-fir double top plate.
Technical Bulletin

Load Tables

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

HCP Load Table
Typical HCP Installation
Typical HCP Installation
  1. Loads have been increased 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. 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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