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Rafter-to-Wall Connectors for Solid Sawn Lumber

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Product Details

The VPA may be sloped in the field, offering a versatile solution for attaching rafters to the top plate. It will adjust to accommodate slopes between 3:12 and 12:12, making it a complement to the versatile LSSR and LSSJ. This connector eliminates the need for notched rafters, beveled top plates and toe nailing.

Material

18 gauge

Finish

Galvanized

Installation

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes

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Catalog Pages

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Load Tables

VPA Variable-Pitch Connector Load Table

Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
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.

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Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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