Specifications
Base
2"
Gauge
18
Hanger inside width
3-1/8"
Height
4-7/8"
Joist size
Double 2 x 6, Double 2 x 8
Manufacturer
Simpson Strong Tie®
Material
Type 316 Stainless Steel
Sold as
per piece
Use for
Salt water exposure and treated lumber
Specified Fasteners
Hand Drive Nails
Double 2X
(8) 3-1/2" x 0.162" Nails
Single 2X
(4) 1-1/2" x 0.148" nails* for Header + (4) 3-1/2" x 0.162 for Joist
**NOTE
Using 1-1/2" hand nails for header connection significantly reduces hanger load capacity. See Load Adjustment Chart
Collated (Strip) Nails
Double 2X: Header (Flange & Joist):
(8) 2-1/2" x 0.148" connector nails
Single 2X: Header (Flange):
(4) 1-1/2" x 0.148" connector nails* for header + (4) 2-1/2" x 0.148" connector nails for joist
Note:
Minimum fastener length for LUS joist hanger angled fastening (double shear) is 2-1/2".
#9 SD Stainless Connector Screws
Double 2X: Header (Flange & Joist):
(8) 2-1/2" #9 SD screws
Single 2X: Header (Flange):
(4) 1-1/2" SD Screws for Header + (4) 2-1/2" #9 SD screws for Joist, Nails and SD Screws may NOT be Combined in a connection. See Load Adustment Chart for complete fastener information.
