VPA Variable-Pitch Connector
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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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Load Tables
- 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.
VPA2
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Drawings
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