The new Simpson Strong-Tie LSSR rafter hangers are a new style of field adjustable hangers. The unique hinged seat on the LSSR26Z allows up to 45-degree slope adjustments upwards and downwards in the field. One of the main features of the LSSR hangers is that they can be installed after the rafters have already been tacked into place.
Installation:
- For Common Rafters:
- 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
NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values