Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 (5-1/4" x 18") Heavy-Duty Top-Flange Joist Hanger for Engineered Wood
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Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 (5-1/4" x 18") Heavy-Duty T...
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Description
Description
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 is a heavy-duty top-flange joist hanger designed for engineered wood, providing exceptional strength and stability.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 Includes
- (1) Heavy-Duty Top-Flange Joist Hanger
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 Features
- High load capacity for demanding applications
- Compatible with engineered lumber like LVL, PSL, and LSL
- Reduces joist rotation for enhanced structural integrity
- Top-flange mounting for secure installation
- Meets industry performance standards for structural connectors
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 Applications
- Floor Joists: Provides stable, load-bearing support for SCL joists in residential and commercial flooring systems.
- Deck Framing: Reinforces beam-to-joist connections for heavy-duty decks with engineered lumber.
- Multi-Ply Beams: Connects SCL or LVL headers and girders in beam construction.
- Commercial Wood Construction: Supports large spans and engineered wood framing in commercial builds.
- Garage and Basement Framing: Offers a high-capacity option for long joist runs or point-loaded conditions.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 Installation Overview
- Use all specified fasteners and ensure the header can accommodate them.
- Flatten the edge of the header to match the top-flange radius.
- Install the hanger flush with the header for proper bearing and alignment.
- For multi-ply headers, refer to technical guidelines for adjustments.
- Not suitable for skewed or sloped applications.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV5.518 Specifications
| Finish | Gray Paint |
| Fasteners required | Top - (6) 0.162" x 3-1/2" Nails, Face - (12) 0.162" x 3-1/2" Nails, Joist - (6) 0.162" x 3-1/2" Nails |
| For Treated Lumber | No |
| Height | 18" |
| Joist size | 5-1/4" X 18" |
| Thickness | Top Flange: 3 Gauge; Stirrup: 7 Gauge |
| Width | 5-1/4" |
| Weight | 21.5 lb |
NOTE: Ensure all fasteners are installed in designated holes for full load capacity.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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