Options and Terminology
The following information applies only to products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and installed as per our installation instructions. A qualified engineer must always evaluate each connection, including head and joist limitations. |
Skewed Seat
Skewed left or right, on plan. Suitable for floor or roof members skewed at an angle to the support. Specify skew angle and direction.

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Sloped Seat
Sloped up or down on plan. Suitable for roof rafters supported on ridge beam. Specifiy slope angle and up or down.

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Sloped Top Flange Top flange sloped down to the left or right. Suitable for roof member supported on main rafter. Specify slope angle to horizontal, slope down to left or right and low, centre or high side of stirrup flush with header.

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Offset Top Flange
Stirrup is offset to right or left end of the top flange, as viewed from joist. Suitable for support of trimmer beams from end of main beam. Specify offset right or left.

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Straddle Two stirrups directly opposite each other. Suitable for support of joists on either side of main support beam. Specify width of support beam or wall.

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Concealed Flange
SAE, HU and U hangers flanges concealed. Specify both flanges or single left or right flange concealed. For SAE minimum width
100mm, for HU & U minimum width 70mm.

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Return Top Flange
Masonry JHM & HJHM hanger. Specify return R dimension.

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