Description

Simpson Strong-Tie LSSR2.1Z – Field Adjustable Rafter Hanger – Zmax Finish

Face-Mount Hangers for Solid Sawn Lumber

The patent-pending LSSR light slopeable/skewable rafter hanger is the next generation of a field-adjustable rafter hangers. One of its key features is that it can be installed after the rafter has been tacked into place. A versatile hanger, it is field adjustable for skews up to 45 and features an innovative hinged swivel seat which adjusts up to a 45 slope.

Key Features

• Makes it possible to install after the rafters are already in place
• Flange design allows for easy skew adjustment, from 0 to 45
• Swivel seat adjusts easily from 0 to 45 up or down

Material

• See table

Finish

• ZMAX coating

Installation

• Use all specified fasteners
• Limit on-center spacing of rafters and joists with LSSR210-2Z and LSSR410Z to 14″ o.c. minimum; for the LSSR26Z, LSSR28Z and LSSR210Z, limit on-center spacing to 8″ o.c. minimum
• For a common rafter:
  • Slide hanger into position; adjust seat and install seat nails
  • Make sure side stirrups are snug close to the joist, bend lines are plumb
  • Install a face nail on each side to hold in place
  • Install all round and obround holes on the header and joist

• For jack rafters:
  • Fold acute side forward
  • Slide hanger into position; adjust seat and install seat nails
  • Make sure hanger is snug close to the joist, bend line is plumb
  • Install obround nails on acute side, both header and joist
  • Make sure hanger is snug close to the joist and header; bend line is plumb
  • Install joist nails on obtuse side
  • Bend obtuse side flange back so that header flange is flush against header
  • Install header nails