The patent-pending LSSR light slopeable/skewable rafter hanger is the next generation of a field-adjustable rafter hanger. One of its key features is that it can be installed after all of the rafters have been tacked into place. A versatile hanger, it is field adjustable for skew up to 45° and features an innovative hinged swivel seat to adjust for 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 and supports joist
Material
- See table
Finish
- ZMAX® coating
Installation
Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- 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