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VPA Variable-Pitch Connector

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Rafter-to-Wall Connectors for Solid Sawn Lumber

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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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Load Tables

VPA Variable-Pitch Connector Load Table
  1. Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. 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.
VPA2
VPA2

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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