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
Related Literature
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High Wind-Resistant Construction Application GuideF-C-HWRCAG16The 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 -
Uplift Connectors Truss-to-Wall Tiedowns (Spruce-Pine-Fir)T-C-UPLFTSPF16RA one-page, double-sided technical bulletin providing allowable loads and fastening requirements for when a wood truss is supported by a spruce-pine-fir or hem fir double top plate.Technical Bulletin -
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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
- Loads include a 60% increase 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 load capacity.
- NAILS: 10d x 1 1/2" = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information
Code Reports
| Part | IAPMO UES ER | ICC-ES ESR | City of Los Angeles | State of Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCP | See specific model numbers for code listings. | |||
| HCP1.81 | ESR-2551 ESR-2523 | RR25804 | FL10447 | |
| HCP4Z | ESR-2551 ESR-2523 | RR25804 | FL10447 | |
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 |
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