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Simpson Strong-Tie HGUS® Heavy Girder Hanger with Double-Shear Nailing

Simpson Strong-Tie HGUS® Heavy Girder Hanger with Double-Shear Nailing

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The HGUS® is an extra-heavy-capacity hanger for applications requiring girder support. This girder hanger features double-shear nailing that distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. Value-engineered, the HGUS is designed to carry high loads for an economical price.

Key Features

Can be installed after the beam is secured in place
HGUS-series hangers are tested, load rated and code compliant

Material

12 ga.

Finish

Galvanized

Installation

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
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.
Do not use double-shear hangers with I-joists.
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. See Fastener Design Information.