The Simpson Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector is a structural connector engineered to securely attach hip beams to the end of a ridge beam in solid sawn lumber roof framing systems. By assigning a standardized load capacity to this framing detail, it eliminates the inconsistency that commonly affects hip-to-ridge connections - delivering a clean, code-compliant result on residential and light commercial roofing projects. The connector can be positioned higher or lower on the ridge beam, allowing hip members to sit flush at the top every time.

Key Features

• Hip-to-ridge beam face-mount connection - purpose-built for attaching doubled hip members to the end of a ridge beam, replacing unreliable field-fabricated details with a proven, standardized solution
• Adjustable vertical placement on the ridge beam - lets the installer position the connector higher or lower so hip members sit flush at the top, eliminating misalignment and reducing rework
• Designed for a 4x ridge and doubled 2x hip members - matches common solid sawn lumber framing dimensions so the connector integrates directly into standard roof framing without modification
• 12-gauge zinc galvanized G90 steel construction - provides corrosion resistance suited to the demands of structural roof framing applications
• Approved for residential and light commercial roof framing - supports code-compliant installations across a broad range of hip-ridge framing applications
• Made in the United States - produced to consistent quality standards, giving contractors confidence in dimensional accuracy and structural reliability from connector to connector

Why This Product

• Standardizes a detail that is often inconsistent - the hip-to-ridge connection is one of the more variable framing details in roof construction; this Simpson connector assigns a defined load capacity and geometry to the connection, replacing guesswork with a repeatable, engineered solution
• Flush hip member alignment is built into the design - the ability to shift the connector up or down on the ridge beam means hip members land flush at the top without shimming or cutting, saving time and improving the finished result
• Fits standard solid sawn lumber sizing - the connector is sized specifically for 4x ridge and doubled 2x hip framing members, so it works directly with the material most residential and light commercial framers already use
• Backed by Simpson engineering for a specialized application - rather than adapting a general-purpose connector to a hip-ridge detail, this is a connector designed from the ground up for that single connection, giving installers and inspectors a product with clear, application-specific approval

Specifications

• Model Number: HHRC42-2
• Application: Solid Sawn Lumber
• Member Size - Ridge: 4x
• Member Size - Hip: (2) 2x
• Gauge: 12
• Width 1: 3-5/8 in.
• Width 2: 3-1/8 in.
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Hip-to-ridge beam face-mount connections in residential and light commercial roof framing
• Solid sawn lumber roof framing systems requiring a standardized hip-ridge connector
• Applications where hip members must be flush at the top of the ridge beam

Note: Product dimensions and/or screw or bolt holes may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size lumber members is the HHRC42-2 designed to work with?

The HHRC42-2 is designed for use with a 4x member for the ridge beam and two 2x members (a doubled hip) for the hip beam connection.

What type of lumber framing system is this connector approved for?

The HHRC42-2 is designed specifically for solid sawn lumber framing systems. It is approved for hip-to-ridge beam face-mount connections in residential and light commercial roof framing applications.

How does the adjustable placement feature work on the HHRC42-2?

The HHRC42-2 can be positioned higher or lower on the ridge beam, which allows the hip members to sit flush at the top of the ridge. This adjustability helps eliminate inconsistency in the hip-to-ridge connection detail and ensures a clean, code-compliant result.

What material and finish is used on the HHRC42-2?

The HHRC42-2 is constructed from 12-gauge steel with a zinc galvanized G90 finish, which provides corrosion resistance and long-term structural integrity.