Simpson Strong-Tie HGUS5.50/10 (5-1/4" x 9-1/2") 12Ga Heavy Girder Hanger with Double-Shear Nailing - G90 Galvanized

Simpson HGUS5.50/10 Features

• Can be installed after the beam is secured in place
• HGUS-series hangers are tested, load rated and code compliant
• High Load Capacity: Crafted to support substantial weights, making it ideal for heavy-duty projects
• Double-Shear Nailing: This design innovation distributes the load through two points on each joist nail, providing greater strength
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from 12-gauge galvanized steel, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance

Simpson HGUS5.50/10 Applications

• Residential Construction: Provides secure connections for beams and girders in homes, enhancing structural integrity
• Commercial Projects: Supports heavy loads in commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with stringent building codes
• Deck Construction: Offers reliable support for deck beams, contributing to the safety and longevity of outdoor structures
• Timber Framing: Ideal for use in timber-framed structures, facilitating strong and stable joints

Simpson HGUS5.50/10 Installation Overview

1. Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
2. Joist nails must be driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table loads
3. Not designed for welded or nailer applications
4. Do not use double-shear hangers with I-joists
5. 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
6. 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