The LUS is an easy-to-install, economical hanger designed for common lumber sizes. This widely used hanger features double-shear nailing that distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. This allows for fewer nails, faster installation and the use of all common nails for the same connection.

Key Features

Cannot be modified

Works for a wide range of applications

Features speed prongs used to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation

LUS-series hangers are tested, load rated and code compliant

Material

See tables

Finish

Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel or ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.

Installation

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.

Joist nails must be driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table loads.

Not designed for welded or nailer applications.

With 3x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, use 0.162" x 2 1/2" nails into the header and 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails into the joist with no load reduction. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 2 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist with no load reduction.

With 2x carrying members: when 0.162" x 3 1/2" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table values. When 0.148" x 3" nails are specified, use 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails into the header and 0.148" x 3" nails into the joist and reduce the load to 0.77 of the table values. See Fastener Design Information.