U46 Standard Joist Hanger

*For further description please see Simpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog.

**Click Load Table icon for size & fastening requirements.

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LUC/LU/U/HU/HUC Standard Joist Hangers

LUCZ concealed flange hanger available for 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 and 2x12 lumber. Ideal for end of ledger/ header or post conditions, the LUCZ also provides cleaner lines for exposed conditions such as overhead decks.

See Hanger tables. See Hanger Options for hanger modifications, which may result in reduced loads.

LU - Value engineered for strength and economy. Precision-formed - engineered for installation ease and design value.

U - The standard U hanger provides flexibility of joist to header installation. Versatile fastener selection with tested allowable loads.

HU/HUC - Most models have triangle and round holes. To achieve maximum loads, fill both round and triangle holes with common nails. These heavy-duty connectors are designed for schools and other structures requiring additional strength, longevity and safety factors.

Material: See tables.

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel or ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

•Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.

•HU/HUC - can be installed filling round holes only, or filling round and triangle holes for maximum values.

•Joists sloped up to 1/4:12 achieve load tables.

•See masonry or concrete for installations.

•HU/HUC hangers can be welded to a steel member. Allowable loads are the lesser of the values in the hanger tables or the weld capacity - refer to technical bulletin T-HUHUC-W.

Some products may be installed with the Strong-Drive® SD Structural Connector screws

Options:

•HU hangers available with the header flanges turned in for 2 5/16" width and larger, with no load reduction - order HUC hanger.

•See Hanger Options, for sloped and/or skewed U/HU models, and HUC (concealed flange) models.

•HU only - rough beam sizes available by special order.

•See stocked U hanger rough sizes tables. Rough sizes are not available in 8x.

•Also see LUS and HUS series.