JB Junior Bent Hanger
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Product Details
The JB is a top-flange hanger for solid sawn lumber applications. This cost-effective hanger is designed to support light loads. The JB features speed prongs used to temporarily position and secure the connector for fast and easy installation.
Key Features
- Unique two-level embossment provides added stiffness to the top flange
- Speed prongs enable proper placement of joists
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized
Installation
- Use specified fasteners; see General Notes and nailer table notes.
- Ledgers must be evaluated for each application separately. Check top-flange dimension, nail length and nail location on ledger.
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Joist Size | Ga. | W (in.) | H (in.) | B (in.) | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB26 | 2x6 | 18 | 1 9/16 | 5 3/8 | 1 1/2 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| JB28 | 2x8 | 18 | 1 9/16 | 7 1/4 | 1 1/2 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
Load Tables
See Top-Flange Hanger Tables.
See Hanger Options for hanger modifications, which may result in reduced loads.
Various Header Applications
| Model No. | Joist or Purlin Size |
Ga. | Dimensions (in.) | Fasteners (in.) | Allowable Loads by Header Type and Fastener | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | H | B | TF | Header | Joist | Uplift (160) | LVL | PSL | DF/SP | SPF/HF | |||
| JB26 | 2x6 | 18 | 1 9/16 | 5 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/16 | (4) 0.148 x 3 | (2) Prong | — | — | — | 995 | 780 |
| JB28 | 2x8 | 18 | 1 9/16 | 7 1/4 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/16 | (4) 0.148 x 3 | (2) Prong | — | — | — | 995 | 775 |
- Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- Uplift loads are based on DF/SP lumber. For SPF/HF, use 0.86 x DF/SP uplift load.
- Uplift loads are based on DF/SP. For SPF/HF, use 0.86 x DF/SP Uplift Load for products requiring nails and 0.72 x DF/SP Uplift Load for products requiring screws.
- Where noted for single-ply joist hangers, use (6) 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails.
- 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
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