Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson WP48 Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is engineered to support joists on purlins or beams, offering reliable performance in both wood-to-wood and wood-to-steel applications. Designed with exceptional flexibility, 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 versatile hangers in its class. Its economical design requires only a small number of nails for maximum download capacity, resulting in a low installed cost without sacrificing structural integrity. The solid one-piece top flange delivers added stability - particularly in panelized roof applications - while multiple alteration options allow the hanger to adapt to a wide variety of job-site conditions.
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: 3-9/16 in.
- Nominal joist size: 4x8
- Top flange made from 7-gauge steel; stirrup made from 12-gauge steel
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
Specifications
- Model Number: WP48
- Nominal Joist / Member Size: 4x8
- Seat Width: 3-9/16 in.
- Top Flange Gauge: 7-gauge steel
- Stirrup Gauge: 12-gauge steel
- Maximum Skew: 84 deg.
- Maximum Slope (Hanger): 45 deg.
- Maximum Top Flange Slope: 35 deg.
- Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Supporting joists on purlins or beams
- Wood-to-wood structural connections
- Wood-to-steel structural connections
- Panelized roof applications requiring added top-flange stability
- Skewed joist installations up to 84 deg.
- Sloped header applications requiring top flange slope up to 35 deg.
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 types of connections is the WP48 designed for?
A: The WP48 is designed to support joists on purlins or beams and may be used for wood-to-wood or wood-to-steel applications.
Q: How much can the WP48 be skewed or sloped?
A: The WP48 can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg.. The top flange may also be sloped up to 35 deg. to accommodate a sloped header.
Q: What gauge steel is used in the WP48?
A: The top flange is made from 7-gauge steel, while the stirrup is made from 12-gauge steel.
Q: What alteration options are available for the WP48?
A: The WP
Frequently Asked Questions
- What joist size is the WP48 designed to support?
- The WP48 is designed for a nominal 4x8 joist or member size, with a seat width of 3-9/16 in. to properly cradle that lumber dimension.
- Can the WP48 be used in both wood-to-wood and wood-to-steel applications?
- Yes. The WP48 is designed to support joists on purlins or beams and may be used for both wood-to-wood and wood-to-steel applications, making it a versatile choice across a range of construction scenarios.
- How much can the WP48 be skewed or sloped?
- The WP48 can be skewed up to 84 deg. and/or sloped to a maximum of 45 deg.. Additionally, the top flange itself may be sloped to a maximum of 35 deg. to accommodate a sloped header.
- What steel gauges are used in the construction of the WP48?
- The WP48 features a two-component construction: the top flange is made from heavier 7-gauge steel for added strength and stability, while the stirrup is made from 12-gauge steel. The hanger is finished in Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint.
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