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Joist Hanger Selector

Joist hangers represent a critical design component that helps ensure a building's structural integrity. When factoring in load requirements, member size and costs, deciding on the best solution can be a daunting process. The Joist Hanger Selector from Simpson Strong-Tie makes selecting the most cost‑effective hanger based on the type of installation, options and loads easier than ever.

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Select Hanger Type
Face Mount

Face
Mount

Top Flange

Top
Flange

Concealed Flange

Concealed
Flange

All Types

All
Types

Header Member
This is the member that the joist hanger will attach to in order to carry the joist.

Member Species
Member Width
Member Depth
Member Type
Single, Double, etc. indicate the number of laminations, I.E. a double 2x is 3" wide. Rough = Full width and height of the member, I.E. 4x10 is a true 4" x 10" instead of the nominal 3 1/2" x 9 1/4". Nailer = A piece of wood typically laid across structural steel, concrete, or masonry.
Flange Thickness
Rough = Full width and height of the member, I.E. 4x10 is a true 4" x10" instead of the nominal 3 1/2" x 9 1/4".

Joist Member
This is the member that is carried by the joist hanger.

Joist Member Material
Cast in Place
Floor Truss
Member Species
Member Width
Member Depth
Member Type
Single, Double, etc. indicate the number of laminations, I.E. a double 2x is 3" wide. Rough = Full width and height of the member, I.E. 4x10 is a true 4" x 10" instead of the nominal 3 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Flange Thickness
Rough = Full width and height of the member, I.E. 4x10 is a true 4" x10" instead of the nominal 3 1/2" x 9 1/4".

Fastener Type

Hanger Options (Slope, Skew, Etc…)

Skewed
A blank or "0" angle is considered to have "No Skew".
Angle
Skews are measured from 90 degrees or perpendicular. We consider a perpendicular member to have 0 skew.
deg.
Sloped
A blank or "0" angle is considered to have "No Slope".
Angle
Slopes can be entered in either degrees, or in rise over run.I.E. Degrees = 27 or Rise over Run 6:12. 45 degrees, or 12:12 is the maximum slope. The LRU series may be sloped down to 49 degrees, or 14:12.
deg.
Rise

Hanger Slope
Run
Top-Flange Open/Closed
A blank or "0" for the angle is considered to have a "Normal Top-Flange".
Angle
Some combinations of hanger options are not available. Many hanger modifications result in load reductions. For more information regarding options, visit: http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/hangeroptions.
deg.
Top-Flange Sloped Down
A blank or "0" for the angle is considered to be "Not Sloped".
Angle
deg.
Top-Flange Offset
Options Available
Specify Low, Center, or High when ordering.
Specify Low, Center, or High when ordering.

Not sure how to determine which options you need? Use our Slope and Skew Calculator to give you the confidence that you are ordering the right parts. Click here.

Design Information (Loads)

Download
lbs.
Down Load Duration
Duration of load adjustments as specified by the code are as follows: "FLOOR" and "DOWN" (100) - no increase for duration of load. "SNOW" (115) - 115% of design load for 2 month duration of load. "ROOF LOAD" (125) - 125% of design load for 7 day duration of load. "EARTHQUAKE/WIND" (160) - 160% of design load for earthquake/wind loading.
Uplift
lbs.
Uplift Load Duration
Duration of load adjustments as specified by the code are as follows: "FLOOR" and "DOWN" (100) - no increase for duration of load. "SNOW" (115) - 115% of design load for 2 month duration of load. "ROOF LOAD" (125) - 125% of design load for 7 day duration of load. "EARTHQUAKE/WIND" (160) - 160% of design load for earthquake/wind loading. For normal loading applications such as cantilever construction use a duration factor of 100.
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