Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson WP38 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is engineered to support 3x8 joists on purlins or beams, delivering outstanding flexibility for both wood-to-wood and wood-to-steel applications. This top-flange hanger can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., making it one of the most adaptable hangers in its class. Its economical design requires a small number of nails for maximum download capacity, keeping installed costs low without sacrificing structural performance.
Features
- Highly modifiable with alteration options including opened/closed top flange and offset top flange
- Top flange may be sloped to a maximum of 35 deg. to accommodate a sloped header
- Features a solid one-piece top flange that provides extra stability in panelized roof applications
- Seat width: 2-9/16 in.
- Nominal joist size: 3x8
- Top flange made from 7-gauge steel; stirrup made from 12-gauge steel
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
Specifications
- Model Number: WP38
- Nominal Joist Size: 3x8
- Seat Width: 2-9/16 in.
- Top Flange Gauge: 7-gauge steel
- Stirrup Gauge: 12-gauge steel
- Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Maximum Skew: Up to 84 deg.
- Maximum Slope: Up to 45 deg.
- Top Flange Slope (for sloped header): Up to 35 deg.
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Supporting 3x8 joists on purlins or beams
- Wood-to-wood connections
- Wood-to-steel connections
- Panelized roof applications requiring extra stability
- Skewed and/or sloped framing configurations
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
- Refer to the Special-Order Worksheet for ease of ordering a Custom WP Hanger
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What joist size is the WP38 designed for?
A: The WP38 is designed for nominal 3x8 lumber, with a seat width of 2-9/16 in.
Q: How far can the WP38 be skewed and sloped?
A: The WP38 can be skewed up to 84 deg. and sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., providing exceptional flexibility for complex framing layouts.
Q: What gauge steel is used in the WP38?
A: The top flange is fabricated from 7-gauge steel, while the stirrup is made from 12-gauge steel, delivering a strong and durable assembly.
Q: Can the top flange be modified to accommodate a sloped header?
A: Yes. The top flange may be sloped to a maximum of 35 deg. to accommodate a sloped header, and additional alteration options include opened/closed top flange and offset top flange configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What joist size is the WP38 designed to support?
- The WP38 is designed for nominal 3x8 joists. It features a seat width of 2-9/16 in. to properly cradle that member size when connecting to purlins or beams.
- Can the WP38 be used in skewed or sloped framing conditions?
- Yes. The WP38 can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg., making it highly adaptable for angled framing configurations. Additionally, the top flange itself may be sloped up to 35 deg. to accommodate a sloped header.
- Is the WP38 suitable for wood-to-steel connections, or only wood-to-wood?
- The WP38 supports both wood-to-wood and wood-to-steel applications, giving it broad versatility across different structural assemblies including purlins or beams of either material.
- What materials and gauge steel are used in the WP38's construction?
- The WP38 features a solid one-piece top flange made from 7-gauge steel and a stirrup made from 12-gauge steel. It is finished in Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint.
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