Simpson Strong-Tie HU26TF (2" x 6") 12 Gauge Galvanized Heavy Top-Flange Joist Hanger

Simpson Strong-Tie HU26TF Features

• Hybrid Design: Combines face-mount and top-mount hanger advantages for robust connections.
• Durable Construction: Made from 12-gauge galvanized steel for exceptional strength and corrosion resistance.
• Versatile Installation: Can be skewed or sloped up to 45° to accommodate various framing requirements.

Simpson Strong-Tie HU26TF Applications

• Residential and Commercial Floor Joists: Securely fastens joists to headers, ensuring stability and reducing movement in flooring systems.
• Roof Rafter Connections: Provides strong and lasting support for sloped rafters, helping maintain the structural integrity of pitched roofs.
• Deck Framing: Reinforces deck joists, creating a solid framework that withstands heavy loads and outdoor conditions.
• General Wood-to-Wood Structural Connections: Ideal for various framing needs, offering a reliable connection for beams, ledgers, and other timber structures.

Simpson Strong-Tie HU26TF Installation Overview

1. Fasteners: Use all specified fasteners as per the manufacturer's instructions to ensure maximum load capacity.
2. Header Size: The minimum header or ledger size compatible with the HUTF hanger is 3 1/2 inches.
3. Sloped and Skewed Installations: The HUTF hanger can be skewed up to 45° or sloped up to 45°. For combined sloped and skewed installations, allowable loads are adjusted to 70% of the table loads.