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VPA Variable-Pitch Connector

VPA

Variable-Pitch Connector

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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 LSSU. 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
  • View step-by-step installation instructions in the Installer's Pocket Guide (S-C-INSTALL)

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors Catalog
C-C-2017
Complete product and application information, as well as load tables and installation information, for more than 3,000 wood-to-wood, wood-to-concrete and wood-to-masonry connectors.
Catalog

Load Tables

VPA25
  1. Uplift loads include a 60% increase for wind or earthquake loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.
  3. NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 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
VPASee specific model numbers for code listings.
VPA2 ESR-2551 ESR-2523 RR25804 FL10447
VPA2.06No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
VPA2.1No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
VPA25 ESR-2551 ESR-2523 RR25804 FL10447
VPA3 ESR-2551 ESR-2523 RR25804 FL10447
VPA35 ESR-2551 ESR-2523 RR25804 FL10447
VPA4 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

Drawings

Part Orthographic Perspective
VPA2
VPA2 Front View
DWG DXF
VPA2 Right View
DWG DXF
VPA2 Top View
DWG DXF
VPA2 Installed Perspective View - I Joist
DWG DXF
VPA2 Installed Perspective View
DWG DXF
VPA2 Installed Perspective View - VPA2 Installation 4 I joist
DWG DXF
VPA2.06None None
VPA2.1
VPA2.1 Front View
DWG DXF
VPA2.1 Right View
DWG DXF
VPA2.1 Top View
DWG DXF
None
VPA25
VPA25 Front View
DWG DXF
VPA25 Right View
DWG DXF
VPA25 Top View
DWG DXF
None
VPA3
VPA3 Front View
DWG DXF
VPA3 Right View
DWG DXF
VPA3 Top View
DWG DXF
None
VPA35
VPA35 Front View
DWG DXF
VPA35 Right View
DWG DXF
VPA35 Top View
DWG DXF
None
VPA4
VPA4 Front View
DWG DXF
VPA4 Right View
DWG DXF
VPA4 Top View
DWG DXF
None

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