Hip Roof Joist Hangers

Rick arnold frequent contributor to fine homebuilding and the journal of light construction presenter at jlc live the katz roadshow the remodeling show.

Hip roof joist hangers. Hrc is a field slopeable connector that attaches hip roof beams to the end of a ridge beam. For lighter loads as in a rafter to hip connection the newly developed lssj is an economical option. The lssj jack hanger is used for stick frame construction and provides a connection between the jack rafter to either the hip rafter or the valley rafter as shown below. Featuring a versatile hinged seat the lssj is easily field adjustable to typical rafter slopes with a max slope of 12 12.

Connecting a 2x jack rafter to a hip is hardly new. Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. The hrc may be sloped downward a maximum of 45. Accommodates roof pitches from 0 12 to 14 12.

For added versatility the fasteners on the face of the hanger are placed high enabling the bottom of the rafter to hang below the ridge beam. Two new models of adjustable joist hangers have been developed that can be installed after the joist is placed on the supporting member. Laying out the ceiling joist for a hip roof ra. It installs on only one side so all the fastener holes are easily accessible.

Simpson strong tie offers a diverse line of hangers to handle almost any application with top flange concealed flange and field skewable and slopeable options. The simpson strong tie lssj field adjustable jack hanger is the ideal hanger for connecting jack rafters to hip valley members. Simpson strong tie h2 5a 18 gauge hurricane tie 100 per box 4 8 out of 5 stars 111. 25 pack simpson strong tie h2 5a hurricane tie new style.

The hhrc attaches hip roof beams to the end of a ridge beam and uses strong drive sd connector screws. Its simple design makes installation intuitive and quick resulting in lower labor costs. Slopes up or down to 45 12 12 for slopes greater than 45 up to 49 14 12 allowable loads are 0 85 of table loads. The hcp connects a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45 angle.