Description
The HCP connects a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45° angle.
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- HCP2 — galvanized or ZMAX® coating; HCP4Z — ZMAX coating
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- Attach HCP to double top plates.
- Birdsmouth not required for table uplift loads but may be required for download.
- Install rafter and complete nailing. Rafter may be sloped to 45°.
Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
- Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- The HCP can be installed on the inside and the outside of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the allowable load.
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Extra Information
Brand:
Simpson Strong-Tie
Weight:
0.60 LBS
