Technical Specifications
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Hangers
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JH20
Multi-Purpose Joist Hanger
These strap-style hangers are designed to support trusses,
joists, or purlins. JH models may be bent along the ange
allowing builders to use the hangers in top mount, face mount,
or combination applications.
Materials: 18 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• Joist nails must be driven at a 30° to 45° angle through the
joist or truss into the header to achieve listed loads. Standard
length “double shear” nails must be used to achieve
listed load values.
• If installing in top mount conguration, eld bend top ange
over header.
• 16d sinkers (0.148" dia. x 3-1/4") may be used where 10d
common are specied with no load reduction.
Header
Top Face Floor
Uplift
1
Joist Size Ref. No. W H D B TF Size Qty Qty Type Qty Type 100% 115% 125% 160%
1-3/16 2 x 6 2 4 10d 6 10d 1900 2060 2165 1285
1-7/16 2 x 8 2 8 10d 6 10d 2540 2765 2900 1285
7/16 2 x 10 2 12 10d 6 10d 2270 2565 2760 1285
-- -- 2 x 12 -- -- 14 10d 6 10d 2185 2510 2730 1285
1) Uplift Loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) Nails must be driven at a 30° to 45˚ angle through the joist or truss into header to achieve the table loads.
3)
NAILS:
10d nails are 0.148" dia. x 3" long. 16d sinkers (0.148" dia. x 3-1/4" long) may be used where 10d commons are specified with no reduction in load.
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Fastener Schedule
2,3
JoistHeader
Dimensions (in)
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
Code
Ref.
2,
R12,
F1
2 x 6 - 12 JH20 -- -- 18
Roof
1-9/16 10-1/16 5-1/82-1/4
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Double shear nail design
features fewer nails and
faster installation
Uses standard
length nails
Typical LS268 installation
LS268
A eld-adjustable seat gives the LS hanger application exibility.
The LS hanger slopes from 0° to 30° down (0 to 7:12 pitch down).
Materials: 18 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• The LS can be eld adjusted to slopes from 0° to 30° down.
LS Light Slope Rafter Hangers
Floor
Uplift
1
Ref. No. W H Qty Type Qty Type 100% 115% 125% 160%
7 10d x 1-1/2 7 10d x 1-1/2 785 900 980 675
7 16d 7 10d x 1-1/2 960 1105 1170 675
9 10d x 1-1/2 9 10d x 1-1/2 1010 1160 1260 1035
9 16d 9 10d x 1-1/2 1235 1370 1370 1035
1) Uplift loads are increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2)
NAILS:
10d x 1-1/2 nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 16d nails are 0.162˝ dia. x 3-1/2˝ long.
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DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
Dimensions (in)
1-9/16 7-7/8
Header Joist
Fastener Schedule
2
Code
Ref.
6,
R11,
F3
Joist
Size
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Roof
2 x 6 - 8 LS268 -- -- 18 1-9/16 5-1/2
2 x 10 LS210 -- -- 18
Typical JH20
installation
JH20
H
D
W
W
3"
Slope down 0° to 30°
B
H
Hangers