Simpson Strong-Tie LUS26SS - Stainless-Steel Face-Mount Joist Hanger for 2x6

Product Details

The LUS is an easy-to-install economical hanger designed for common lumber sizes. This widely used hanger features double-shear nailing that distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. This allows for fewer nails faster installation and the use of all common nails for the same connection.

Key Features

• Cannot be modified
• Works for a wide range of applications
• Features speed prongs used to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation
• LUS-series hangers are tested load rated and code compliant

Finish

• Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel or ZMAX coating. See Corrosion Information.

Installation

• Use all specified fasteners
• Joist nails must be driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table loads.
• Not designed for welded or nailer applications.
• With 3x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3-1/2" nails are specified use 0.162" x 2-1/2" nails into the header and 0.162" x 3-1/2" nails into the joist with no load reduction. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified use 0.148" x 2-1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist with no load reduction.
• With 2x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3-1/2" nails are specified use 0.148" x 1-1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table values. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified use 0.148" x 1-1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.77 of the table values.

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