Questions and Answers for Simpson Strong-Tie LB Galvanized Top-Flange Joist Hanger for 2x8 Nominal Lumber

A:  Hi Edward, thank you for your message. This is Ricardo with Simpson. We want to make sure we address your concerns regarding our LB Light Bent Hanger. The LB is a top-flange hanger for solid sawn lumber applications. This cost-effective hanger is designed for light-to-medium loads while providing uplift. The LB has been load rated for use with a 2x nailer if required. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you.

A:  Hello Hubert, There are several differences between PF26 and LB26 hangers but in general LB hangers are heavier duty than PF hangers. LB is made of heavier gauge steel and uses larger nails. Regards

A:  The PF model is 18ga steel, LB is 14ga. So the PF is thinner. Look at the Simpson site for engineering data on load ratings for the two different hangers.

A:  The LB hangers are currently only tested/rated with the nails specified on our website or in the current Wood Construction Connectors catalog. Thank you!

A:  Simpson Strong-Tie manufactures our top-flange hangers to be approximately 1/8” shallower than the specified joist depth. The joist depth will shrink as the moisture content drops after installation. Having the top of the joist slightly higher than the ledger or header allows the joist to remain flush or slightly higher than the header after shrinkage has occurs. Thank you!

A:  Yes, a 2 x 12 is the size of the wood before removal of the bark sawing and drying of the lumber, thus after milling the final piece of wood is 1 1/2 x 11 1/4. Mike

A:  Hi Edward, here is a description of our Online Price Matching policy that can be reviewed on HomeDepot.com (linked below for reference): 'Online purchases are eligible for Price Matching on identical, in-stock items. Price Match will compare in-cart price including shipping. Price Match items must be available from competitor to ship to customer’s location. Online purchases are not eligible for the 10% Low Price Guarantee‘ Online price matching would only occur to match identical, new-in-the-box, in-stock items from our online, retail major competitors and does not apply to in-store items, rebates, free offers, or specific one-time-only promotions, including bundle offers, going-out-of-business sales, or discontinued, clearance, obsolete, seasonal, close-outs, open box, displays or distressed merchandise of our competitors. Home Depot Price Match: http://www.homedepot.com/c/PM_New_Lower_Price We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot!

A:  Ordered online and shipped to home. More efficient than being sent to the store.

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. Unfortunately this item is currently not available on The Home Depot Canada site and it will not ship to Canada. We apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  We size and rate our hangers based on dry lumber. The sizes are based on industry standards of what is typical for shrinkage when the lumber dries. Thank you!