Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson HUC68SS HUC Stainless-Steel Face-Mount Concealed-Flange Joist Hanger for 6x8 by Simpson Strong-Tie is a heavy-duty structural connector engineered for projects demanding superior strength and safety factors. Designed to mount wood joists to wood, masonry, and concrete, this hanger features concealed header flanges that deliver cleaner, more finished visible lines in exposed framing conditions. Fabricated from stainless steel, the HUC68SS provides exceptional corrosion resistance, making it well suited for exterior environments and applications involving treated wood.
Key Features
- Extra optional triangle holes for additional load capacity
- HUC-series hangers are tested, load rated and code compliant
- Install wood joists to wood, masonry and concrete
- Seat width: 5-1/2 in.
- Nominal joist size: 6x8
- Made from 14-gauge steel
- Stainless steel offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Concealed header flanges provide cleaner visible lines in exposed conditions
- Face-mount design for straightforward installation against the header
Specifications
- MPN: HUC68SS
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Gauge: 14
- Nominal Joist Size: 6x8
- Seat Width: 5-1/2 in.
- Hanger Type: Face-Mount, Concealed-Flange
- Country of Origin: United States
- Install With: (10-14) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. ring-shank nails in the header and (4-6) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. ring-shank nails in the joist OR (20) #10 x 1-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector screws; stainless-steel fasteners required
Approved Applications
- Attaching wood joists to wood headers and beams
- Attaching wood joists to masonry substrates
- Attaching wood joists to concrete substrates
- Exterior framing and exposed structural conditions where concealed flanges provide a cleaner aesthetic
- Applications involving pressure-treated lumber requiring enhanced corrosion resistance
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size joist is the HUC68SS designed for?
- The HUC68SS is designed for a nominal joist size of 6x8, with a seat width of 5-1/2 in. to properly support the member.
- Why should stainless-steel fasteners be used with the HUC68SS?
- Because the HUC68SS is fabricated from stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance, stainless-steel fasteners are required to maintain the same level of protection and ensure compatibility in exterior or treated-wood applications.
- What fastener options are approved for installing the HUC68SS?
- The HUC68SS can be installed using (10-14) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. ring-shank nails in the header and (4-6) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. ring-shank nails in the joist, or alternatively with (20) #10 x 1-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector screws. Stainless-steel fasteners are required in both cases.
- Are the HUC-series hangers code compliant and load rated?
- Yes. HUC-series hangers are tested, load rated and code compliant, providing the documentation and performance data needed for permitted structural applications.
Note: Product dimensions and/or nail holes may differ from picture. Please see the item description and spec sheet for specifications.
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