Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie MBHU5.50/11.88KT is a galvanized masonry beam hanger engineered to provide a reliable face-mounted connection between beams and masonry or concrete walls. As a non-welded, one-piece connector crafted from 10-gauge steel with a G90 galvanized finish, this hanger supports solid sawn lumber, engineered wood beams, and trusses. Installation hardware is included - the kit ships complete with Titen HD screw anchors and Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, eliminating the need for cast-in-place bolts and simplifying the fastening process during construction.
Key Features
- Face-mounted, one-piece non-welded connector for masonry and concrete wall applications
- Compatible with solid sawn lumber, engineered wood beams, and trusses
- Seat width of 5-1/2 inches and seat height of 11-7/8 inches for a precise, secure beam fit
- Constructed from 10-gauge steel for structural durability
- Galvanized (G90) zinc coating for corrosion resistance
- Titen HD screw anchors are installed after the wall is built, making anchor placement easier and more accurate than cast-in-place bolt methods
- All required fasteners and anchors are included in the kit - no separate hardware purchase needed
- Carbon-steel Titen HD anchors are not recommended for exposed exterior applications
- A moisture barrier between the beam and wall should be provided per jurisdictional requirements
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- Model Number: MBHU5.50/11.88KT
- Member Size: 5-1/2 in. x 11-7/8 in.
- Seat Width: 5-1/2 in.
- Seat Height: 11-7/8 in.
- Steel Gauge: 10-gauge
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Connecting solid sawn lumber beams to masonry or concrete walls
- Connecting engineered wood beams to masonry or concrete walls
- Connecting trusses to masonry or concrete walls
- Face-mounted beam-to-wall connections where post-wall-construction anchor placement is required
What's Included
This kit includes everything needed for installation:
- (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors
- (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws
- (1) MBHU5.50/11.88KT masonry beam hanger
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What fasteners and anchors are included with this beam hanger kit?
- The kit includes (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors and (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, so no separate hardware purchase is necessary for installation.
- What beam sizes and types is this hanger compatible with?
- This hanger is designed for beams measuring 5-1/2 in. wide by 11-7/8 in. tall. It is compatible with solid sawn lumber, engineered wood beams, and trusses.
- Can the Simpson MBHU5.50/11.88KT be used in exposed exterior applications?
- The carbon-steel Titen HD screw anchors included with this hanger are not recommended for exposed exterior applications. Additionally, a moisture barrier between the beam and wall should be provided per jurisdictional requirements.
- What is the advantage of using Titen HD screw anchors over cast-in-place bolts?
- Because the Titen HD screw anchors are installed after the wall is built rather than during construction, locating and placing them in the correct position is easier and more precise than with cast-in-place bolt methods.
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