HCP Hip Corner Plate
Misc. Connectors for Engineered Wood
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Product Details
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°.
Related Links
- Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
- General Notes
- For complementary ridge connection, see HRC Hip-Ridge Connectors
Catalog Pages
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Member Size | Ga. | H (in.) | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCP1.81 | 1 3/4 in. | 18 | 2 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| HCP2 | 2x | 18 | 2 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| HCP2Z | 2x | 18 | 2 | ZMAX® | 1 |
| HCP4Z | 4x | 18 | 6 5/8 | ZMAX® | 1 |
Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection.
Typical HCP Installation
- 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.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
| DWG | DXF | RFA | IFC | SAT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
