Product Description
Simpson LUS28 2x8 Double Shear Face Mount Hanger (50 Pack)
The Simpson Strong-Tie LUS series offers light-capacity U-shaped hangers designed for securing joists, rafters, and beams in wood-framed structures. Featuring innovative double-shear nailing, these hangers improve load distribution by using two points on each joist nail, reducing installation time while increasing structural integrity.
Key Features:
- G90 Galvanized Finish: Manufactured with a G90 hot-dip galvanized coating, these hangers provide reliable corrosion resistance for interior and exterior applications, making them suitable for environments with moderate exposure to moisture.
- Double-Shear Nailing: Distributes load more efficiently through dual nailing points, reducing the need for excessive fasteners while enhancing connection strength.
- Versatile Applications: Engineered for use with solid sawn lumber and select engineered wood products, making them ideal for decks, floors, and roof framing.
- Code-Compliant Design: Tested and load-rated to meet building code requirements, ensuring safe and durable connections in residential and commercial wood construction.
Applications:
- Deck Construction: Provides strong, secure joist connections for elevated decks and patios.
- Floor Framing: Ensures stable load-bearing support for residential and commercial flooring systems.
- Roof Framing: Used to attach rafters and ceiling joists to beams, increasing stability in pitched roof structures.
- Pergolas & Outdoor Structures: Ideal for assembling pergolas, gazebos, and pavilions where solid wood connections are required.
- General Wood Construction: Suitable for a variety of framing applications, ensuring durability and compliance with structural requirements.
Installation:
- Use hot-dip galvanized nails or fasteners to maintain corrosion resistance and performance.
- Ensure nails are installed at the proper angle to optimize load-bearing capacity.
- Designed for face-mount applications on headers, beams, and other structural supports.