{"product_id":"simpson-wp38-strong-tie-welded-top-flange-joist-hanger-for-3x8-versatile-support-for-wood-and-steel-connections","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie WP38 (3\" x 8\") Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 class=\"product-details-section-title\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie WP38 Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"product-details-short-description-text\"\u003e\n        The Simpson WP38 Welded Purlin Hanger is designed to provide robust support for joists connecting to purlins or beams in a variety of construction applications.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-includes\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 class=\"product-details-section-title\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie WP38 Includes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"product-details-includes-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e(1) WP38 Welded Purlin Hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 class=\"product-details-section-title\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie WP38 Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"product-details-features-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHighly modifiable with alteration options including opened\/closed top flange and offset top flange\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eTop flange may be sloped to a maximum of 35° to accommodate a sloped header\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eFeatures a solid one-piece top flange that provides extra stability in panelized roof applications\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eDesign Flexibility: Can be skewed up to 84° and sloped up to 45° for versatile installation in complex framing applications\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction: Manufactured from 12-gauge steel for enhanced strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint provides protection against environmental factors\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eCustomizable Styles: Available in Type A (bevel-cut) or Type B (square-cut) to accommodate solid sawn and engineered wood applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 class=\"product-details-section-title\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie WP38 Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"product-details-features-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eResidential and Commercial Projects: Ideal for floor, ceiling, and roof framing in various structural applications\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eJoist-to-Purlin Connections: Ensures a secure, load-bearing connection between wood joists and steel or wood beams\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eWood-to-Steel Construction: Suitable for installations requiring welded steel headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 class=\"product-details-section-title\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie WP38 Installation Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003col class=\"product-details-features-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUse all specified fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eH dimensions are sized to account for normal joist shrinkage. W dimensions are for dressed timber widths.\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eThe WP may be used for weld-on applications. The minimum-size weld is a 1 1\/2\"-long fillet weld to each side of the top flange; weld size to match hanger material thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eHangers can support multi-ply carried members; the individual members must be secured together to work as a single unit before installation into the hanger.\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eNon-modified hangers can support joists sloped up to 1\/4:12 using table loads. For joists sloping between 1\/4:12 and 3\/4:12 use 85% of the table loads.\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eWeb stiffeners are required for these hangers when using engineered wood.\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eFor attaching to multi-ply headers in engineered wood applications, refer to technical bulletin Top-Flange Hanger Reductions for Multiple-Ply Headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 class=\"product-details-section-title\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie WP38 Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003ctable\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray Paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoist size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" X 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Treated Lumber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e            \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simpson Hangers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52010521559407,"sku":"818979","price":30.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/3766\/3599\/files\/Simpson-Strong-Tie-WP38_01_d507ed3c-ba62-424b-8717-6ef586d34e24.jpg?v=1754544542","url":"https:\/\/totalfastening.com\/products\/simpson-wp38-strong-tie-welded-top-flange-joist-hanger-for-3x8-versatile-support-for-wood-and-steel-connections","provider":"Total Fastening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}