Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie MIU3.56/7 is a galvanized face-mount I-joist hanger engineered for commercial and high-load I-joist applications without requiring web stiffeners. Designed to provide reliable support underneath the joist, rafter, or beam, this hanger delivers a strong, secure connection for 3-1/2 in. x 7 in. engineered wood members. Built from heavy-duty 16-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized coating for superior corrosion resistance, the MIU3.56/7 is a trusted solution across demanding structural applications. Its positive-angle nailing design speeds up installation while protecting the integrity of the joist flanges.
Key Features
- Positive-Angle Nailing (PAN): Minimizes splitting of the flanges while permitting time-saving nailing from a better angle
- High-Load I-Joist Design: Engineered for commercial and high-load I-joist applications without requiring web stiffeners
- 16-Gauge Steel Construction: Heavy-duty steel for strength and durability in demanding structural applications
- G90 Galvanized Coating: Zinc galvanized (G90) finish provides extra corrosion resistance for long-term performance
- Fits 3-1/2 in. x 7 in. Members: Precisely sized for 3-1/2 in. x 7 in. engineered wood I-joists
- Cannot Be Modified: Factory-configured dimensions ensure consistent, code-compliant performance - these hangers cannot be modified
- Made in the USA: Manufactured in the United States
Specifications
- Model Number: MIU3.56/7
- Member Size: 3-1/2 in. x 7 in.
- Gauge: 16
- Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
- Installation Fasteners: 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the face; 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the header
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Commercial construction requiring high-load joist connections
- Engineered wood I-joist installations with 3-1/2 in. x 7 in. member dimensions
- High-load face-mount hanger applications where web stiffeners are not desired or practical
- Applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance due to G90 galvanized coating
Installation
Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the face and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the header. Use all specified fasteners. Verify that the header can accommodate the required fasteners prior to installation. These hangers cannot be modified.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size I-joist is the MIU3.56/7 designed to fit?
- The MIU3.56/7 is sized for 3-1/2 in. x 7 in. engineered wood I-joist members. This is the actual joist size the hanger accommodates, so it is important to confirm your I-joist dimensions match before purchasing.
- Does this hanger require web stiffeners during installation?
- No. The MIU3.56/7 is specifically engineered for commercial and high-load I-joist applications without requiring web stiffeners, simplifying the installation process in demanding structural applications.
- What nails should be used to install the MIU3.56/7?
- Install this hanger using 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the face and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the header. Using the correct nail specifications is essential for achieving the hanger's rated load performance.
- Can the MIU3.56/7 be field-modified to fit a different joist size or configuration?
- No. These hangers cannot be modified. The MIU3.56/7 is factory-configured to its specific dimensions, which ensures consistent, code-compliant performance. If you need a different size or configuration, a different hanger model should be selected.
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