Simpson Strong-Tie WP36 (3" x 6") Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger

Simpson Strong-Tie WP36 Features

• Highly modifiable with alteration options including opened/closed top flange and offset top flange
• Top flange may be sloped to a maximum of 35 Degree to accommodate a sloped header
• Features a solid one-piece top flange that provides extra stability in panelized roof applications
• Design Flexibility: Can be skewed up to 84 Degree and sloped up to 45 Degree for versatile installation in complex framing applications
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Manufactured from 12-gauge steel for enhanced strength and durability
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint provides protection against environmental factors
• Customizable Styles: Available in Type A (bevel-cut) or Type B (square-cut) to accommodate solid sawn and engineered wood applications

Simpson Strong-Tie WP36 Applications

• Residential and Commercial Projects: Ideal for floor, ceiling, and roof framing in various structural applications
• Joist-to-Purlin Connections: Ensures a secure, load-bearing connection between wood joists and steel or wood beams
• Wood-to-Steel Construction: Suitable for installations requiring welded steel headers

Simpson Strong-Tie WP36 Installation Overview

1. Use all specified fasteners.
2. Ensure joist dimensions align with hanger specifications for a secure and stable connection.
3. For wood-to-steel applications, weld the hanger to the steel header using a minimum 1 1/2"-long fillet weld on each side of the top flange, ensuring the weld size matches the hanger material thickness.