The Simpson HHRC5.37/3.12 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector is an engineered structural connector designed to attach hip beams to the end of a ridge beam, bringing consistency and a standard load capacity to one of the more variable details in roof framing. Compatible with both Structural Composite Lumber and Solid Sawn Lumber, this face-mount connector supports accurate, code-recognized hip-to-ridge connections across a range of modern framing assemblies. Its adjustable positioning on the ridge beam allows hip members to sit flush at the top, helping framers achieve clean roof geometry without guesswork.

Key Features

• Hip-to-ridge face-mount design - attaches hip beams directly to the end of a ridge beam, eliminating the inconsistency common to this framing detail and establishing a reliable, repeatable connection
• Standard load capacity at the hip-ridge intersection - removes the uncertainty of field-improvised connections by providing a code-recognized load value, giving builders and inspectors a clear benchmark
• Adjustable vertical positioning on the ridge beam - allows the connector to be set higher or lower so hip members sit flush at the top, producing accurate roof framing geometry with less correction work on site
• Compatible with Structural Composite Lumber and Solid Sawn Lumber - approved for both material types, making it a practical fit for conventional stick-frame and engineered lumber roof systems alike
• 12-gauge steel construction with Zinc Galvanized, G90 finish - provides corrosion resistance suited to structural framing environments, helping protect the connection over the life of the roof assembly

Why This Product

• Brings consistency to a traditionally variable connection - the hip-to-ridge junction is a detail that has historically relied on field judgment; this connector standardizes the joint with a defined load capacity, reducing liability and supporting inspection approval
• Dual lumber compatibility broadens its usefulness - approval for both Structural Composite Lumber and Solid Sawn Lumber means contractors are not locked into a single framing material, making this connector a versatile choice across different project types
• Flush-top hip member alignment is built into the design - the ability to reposition the connector on the ridge beam saves time during layout and reduces the risk of misaligned roof planes, a common source of rework in hip roof framing
• American-made Simpson engineering - engineered and produced under Simpson quality standards, this connector is designed to meet the demands of structural roof framing applications where connection performance is non-negotiable

Specifications

• Model Number: HHRC5.37/3.12
• Application: Structural Composite Lumber / Solid Sawn Lumber
• Member Size - Ridge (Ri): 5-1/4 Hip
• Member Size - Hip: (2) 2x
• Gauge: 12
• Width 1: 5-3/8 in.
• Width 2: 3-1/4 in.
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Hip-to-ridge beam face-mount connections in roof framing assemblies
• Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) framing systems
• Solid Sawn Lumber framing systems
• Applications requiring consistent, code-recognized load capacity at hip-ridge intersections

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