Simpson Strong LSSJ Face-Mount Adjustable Light Slopeable/Skewable Jack Hanger

Simpson Strong-Tie Company

The innovative LSSJ is ideal for connecting jack rafters to hip members. Featuring a one-sided connection point for ease of installation and a versatile, hinged seat, the LSSJ is easily field adjustable to all typical rafter slopes ranging from 0:12 to 12:12. The LSSJ’s header flange allows for easy skew adjustment, from 0° to 45°. It ships pre-bent at 45° so is ready to place for most typical applications. Specify left (L) or right (R) model when ordering.

Key Features

Hanger installs from one side with all fastener holes easily accessible
Can be installed as a retrofit
Seat grip makes setting the hanger quick and easy
Accommodates roof pitches from 0:12 to 12:12
Swivel seat adjusts easily and provides more support to joist, allowing for a higher load than fasteners alone

Material

18 gauge

Finish

ZMAX^® coating

Installation

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
For LSSJ26 an extra nail in the seat at load durations (115) and (125) adds 75 lb. to the 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails table downloads
Joist end needs to be bevel cut
Table and illustration shows left and right skews LSSJR/L (LSSJR = skewed right; LSSJL = skewed left)