Product Overview
LSSR2.56Z Slopeable/Skewable Rafter Hanger
The patent-pending LSSR light slopeable/skewable rafter hanger is the next generation of a field-adjustable rafter hangers. One of its key features is that it can be installed after the rafter has been tacked into place. A versatile hanger, it is field adjustable for skews up to 45° and features an innovative hinged swivel seat which adjusts up to a 45° slope.
Key Features
- Makes it possible to install after the rafters are already in place
- Flange design allows for easy skew (left or right) adjustment, from 0° to 45°
- Swivel seat adjusts easily from 0° to 45° up or down
Material
- See table
Finish
- ZMAX® coating
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Limit on-center spacing of rafters and joists with LSSR210-2Z and LSSR410Z to 14" o.c., minimum; for the LSSR1.81Z, LSSR2.1Z, LSSR2.37Z and LSSR2.56Z, limit the on-center spacing to 11" o.c., minimum
- For a common rafter:
- 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
