{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-5x3-l-shaped-heavy-framing-angle-bracket-hot-dip-galvanized-hl53hdg","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie 5x3 L-Shaped Heavy Framing Angle Bracket - Hot Dip Galvanized (HL53HDG)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy 7 Gauge Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle uses 7 gauge steel for a more substantial connection where standard light angles are not enough. That gives wood-to-wood joints added reinforcement at critical 90 degree corners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandles Uplift And Lateral Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis heavy angle is built to help resist uplift and lateral forces in framing connections. If the connection needs real structural backup, this is the style of bracket you step up to.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/certifications.svg\" alt=\"certifications\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Dip Galvanized Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe hot-dip galvanized coating gives the HL53HDG better corrosion protection than standard zinc finishes. That matters when you are working with treated lumber or in harsher jobsite conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy L-shaped framing angle built to reinforce wood-to-wood connections at a 90 degree corner. This is a heavy angle designed for reinforcing right-angle wood connections where uplift resistance, lateral resistance, and overall corner stability matter. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eHL53HDG\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are tying framing members together and want a connector that is more substantial than a light angle bracket, this is the kind of hardware you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe big story here is strength through simple design. The HL series is made to help reinforce wood members in right-angle connections, and Simpson specifically calls out resistance to uplift and lateral forces. In practical terms, that means the connector is doing more than just holding pieces in place during assembly. It is there to help the connection stay put when loads try to pull it apart or rack it sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor this specific model, the HL53HDG uses \u003cstrong\u003e7 gauge steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with equal leg dimensions of \u003cstrong\u003e5-3\/4 inches by 5-3\/4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and a leg length of \u003cstrong\u003e2-1\/2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. That size gives you a compact but still heavy-duty framing angle that fits applications where you need a stronger connector without moving up to a much larger part. The two-hole-per-leg layout keeps installation straightforward and works with bolt-based fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehot-dip galvanized finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real advantage on this version. Simpson offers HL angles in multiple finishes across the line, and the HDG models are the better pick when corrosion protection matters more. Supplementary data also identifies this model as suitable for treated lumber, which is exactly where many builders want the extra protection. If the connection is going into pressure-treated material or a more exposed environment, the HDG coating is the safer choice over a basic zinc finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstallation is bolt based. Simpson specifies installing HL angles with bolts, and notes that lag screws of equal diameter with a minimum length of 5 inches may be substituted for bolts in the beam with no reduction in load. Toolup lists this HL53HDG with \u003cstrong\u003e(4) 1\/2 inch machine bolts required\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matches the visible four-hole layout used on this size. As always with structural connectors, the right fastener in the right hole pattern is what gets you the published performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne of the more useful details in Simpson's engineering notes is that lateral loads in both directions are achieved when connectors are installed in pairs. That matters for builders laying out bracing and reinforcement details because it tells you this part can do more when used as a mirrored set rather than as a single angle on one side only. If your application calls for resistance from both directions, plan the connection accordingly instead of assuming one bracket does everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a category, this is not a decorative bracket or a basic shelf angle. It is structural connector hardware for framing and reinforcement work. The product sits in Simpson Strong-Tie's wood construction connector lineup and is intended for jobs where reliability, known dimensions, and published load guidance matter. That makes it a better fit for contractors, framers, remodelers, and serious builders than for someone looking for generic hardware store angle stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are the buyer, the short version is simple: choose the Simpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle when you need a compact heavy angle for wood framing connections, want hot-dip galvanized corrosion protection, and need a connector designed specifically for structural right-angle reinforcement. It is especially well suited to framing repairs, reinforced corner connections, treated lumber builds, and other applications where a light-duty angle would be the wrong call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For Real Framing Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/9tvi3gzfgp\/jpeg\/C_HL33_InstIll_Ill_Instld_Heavy-L-ShapedAngle_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle installation illustration showing a heavy angle bracket bolted into a wood-to-wood corner framing connection\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe value of this connector is simple: it reinforces a corner connection with a purpose-built heavy angle instead of leaving the joint to carry the load by itself. That is the kind of hardware choice that makes sense in structural wood framing, not just finish carpentry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood right-angle connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHelps resist uplift and lateral forces at the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) Simpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFasteners are not included. Toolup lists this model as requiring (4) 1\/2 inch machine bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHL53HDG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHeavy angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWood-to-wood connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e7 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWidth 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e5-3\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWidth 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e5-3\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHot-dip galvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGalvanized steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRequired Fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e(4) 1\/2 in. machine bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFor Treated Lumber\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePackaging Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAPI Approval\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eApproved - Full\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCorner Reinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood-to-Wood Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTreated Lumber Builds\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf your connection needs lateral resistance in both directions, do not assume one bracket handles it all. Simpson notes that HL angles achieve lateral loads in both directions when installed in pairs, so plan for one on each side when the detail calls for that performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle Gets Straight To The Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector you buy when a basic angle bracket is not enough and you want a real framing-grade part with better corrosion protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, builders, remodelers, and anyone reinforcing structural wood-to-wood 90 degree connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 gauge construction, hot-dip galvanized finish, and a design specifically meant to resist uplift and lateral forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single heavy angle, not a hardware kit. You need the correct bolts or approved lag screw substitution to get the published performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Simpson Strong-Tie HL53HDG Heavy Angle used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used to reinforce wood-to-wood connections where two members meet at a 90 degree angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this connector suitable for treated lumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Supplementary product data lists the HL53HDG as suitable for treated lumber, and the hot-dip galvanized finish provides added corrosion protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson specifies installation with bolts. Simpson also states that lag screws of equal diameter and at least 5 inches long may be substituted for bolts in the beam with no reduction in load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many fasteners does this model require?\u003c\/strong\u003e Toolup lists the HL53HDG as requiring (4) 1\/2 inch machine bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan one angle handle lateral loads in both directions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson notes that lateral loads in both directions are achieved when HL angles are installed in pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999305232678,"sku":"HL53HDG","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/HL53HDG_00044315328206_Main_Image_c55668fa-ee35-439b-95f2-19af0b559097.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-5x3-l-shaped-heavy-framing-angle-bracket-hot-dip-galvanized-hl53hdg","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}