{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-face-mount-joist-hanger-for-2x6-lu26","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Galvanized Face-Mount Joist Hanger for 2x6 (LU26)","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\u003eFast Joist Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt-in speed prongs hold the hanger in place while you start fastening. That saves a hand during layout and helps speed up repetitive framing work.\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\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested Load Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie LU26 face-mount joist hanger is tested, load rated, and code compliant. That matters when you need a connector with published values for floor, roof, snow, and uplift applications.\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\u003eInterior Corrosion Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe G90 zinc galvanized finish helps protect the steel in typical dry interior framing conditions. It is a practical choice for standard wood construction where you want dependable long-term performance.\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\" open\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 LU26 Face-Mount Joist Hanger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a light face-mount connector for joist-to-header installation in wood-framed construction. This is a joist hanger designed for securing wood joists to wood headers in floor and light framing applications. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eLU26\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is built for common 2x6 and 2x8 joist sizes and gives builders a tested, code-compliant way to make a strong connection without slowing down installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat separates the LU series from a basic bent bracket is that it is engineered around real published load data, not guesswork. Simpson Strong-Tie states the LU-series hangers are tested, load rated, and code compliant, and the LU26 can be installed with specified fastener selections that have tested allowable loads. For buyers, that means you are not just getting a piece of shaped steel. You are getting a connector with known performance values that can be matched to the framing job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe LU26 uses a face-mount layout, so it attaches to the supporting member and cradles the joist at the seat. The 1 9\/16 in. width is sized around standard 1 1\/2 in. nominal lumber thickness, while the 4 3\/4 in. height gives enough body for the required fastener pattern. In plain terms, it is made to fit the lumber it is supposed to fit, without forcing the installer to fight the connector or modify the framing to make it work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOne of the most useful design details here is the built-in speed prong. That small feature matters on the job because it helps temporarily position and secure the hanger before full fastening. If you are laying out a run of joists, that little bit of hold makes the work cleaner and faster, especially when you are working alone or moving quickly through repetitive connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe LU26 is made from 20-gauge steel with a zinc galvanized G90 coating. The galvanized finish is there for corrosion resistance in standard interior dry-use framing conditions. It is a practical finish for typical residential and light construction work where the hanger is going into protected wood framing. If your application calls for a more aggressive corrosion solution, you would want to verify the required connector finish for that environment, but for normal interior framing this standard galvanized version is the right starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePublished fastener information is another reason this connector earns its keep. For the LU26, the load table lists \u003cstrong\u003e6 SD9112 fasteners in the face\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 SD9112 fasteners in the joist\u003c\/strong\u003e. That gives installers a clear fastening path and helps designers, builders, and inspectors stay on the same page. Simpson also notes that all specified fasteners should be used, and that if you are nailing into the end grain of a solid sawn carrying member, allowable load is adjusted by a factor of 0.67. That is the kind of detail that matters in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLoad capacity is where the LU26 becomes more than just a convenience part. Based on the published table, allowable download values are listed at \u003cstrong\u003e1025 lb for Douglas Fir\/Southern Pine floor loading\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1030 lb for SPF\/HF floor loading\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional values published for snow, roof, and uplift cases. Those numbers give contractors and framers a real basis for selecting the connector instead of just matching shape to lumber size and hoping for the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe best fit for this Simpson Strong-Tie LU26 Face-Mount Joist Hanger is anyone doing wood framing where joists need a secure connection to a header or beam. That includes residential framing crews, remodelers tying new floor framing into existing structures, deck and porch builders working in approved conditions, and serious DIY users who want the right connector instead of improvising. If you need a compact, tested hanger for 2x6 or 2x8 framing members, this is the straightforward, jobsite-proven option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSee the Connection Clearly\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\/biqqe7oal4\/jpeg\/C_LU_InstPho_Pho_Inst_LightFaceMountJoistHanger_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LU26 Face-Mount Joist Hanger installed between a wood joist and wood header in a framing application\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis connector is built to create a clean joist-to-header connection in standard wood framing. The face-mount layout keeps installation straightforward and makes it easy to verify placement and fastener pattern during the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for joist-to-header installation in wood-framed construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFits 2x6 and 2x8 joist sizes in the LU26 configuration\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-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Layout, Less Fumbling\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\/kiwdrhypjx\/jpeg\/C_LU26_ProdPho_RI_Prod_LightFaceMountJoistHanger_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LU26 Face-Mount Joist Hanger product view showing the galvanized steel body and built-in speed prongs for framing installation\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe speed prongs are the feature most users appreciate once they start installing a run of hangers. They help hold the connector in place long enough to get your first fasteners started, which is exactly the kind of small improvement that adds up over a full framing job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in speed prongs temporarily position and secure the connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e20-gauge formed steel body keeps the profile light while maintaining the published load ratings\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-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for Real Framing Loads\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\/nz0dcquxq4\/jpeg\/C_LU210-899_InstIll_Ill_Instld_LightFaceMountJoistHanger_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LU face-mount joist hanger illustration showing installed position on wood framing members for joist support\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe value in a connector like this is not just that it fits the lumber. It is that it comes with tested allowable loads and a defined fastener schedule, so you can choose it with confidence for floor and light framing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePublished LU26 floor load values include 1025 lb for DF\/SP and 1030 lb for SPF\/HF\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePublished uplift values are available for both material groupings when installed with the listed fasteners\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-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\u003eJoist Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e2x6, 2x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 9\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4 3\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSeat Depth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZinc Galvanized, G90\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFace Fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6-SD9112\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eJoist Fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4-SD9112\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eLumber Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for nominal 2x6 and 2x8 joists in wood-framed construction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePublished LU26 load values are based on 6 SD9112 fasteners in the face and 4 SD9112 fasteners in the joist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eMade for joist-to-header face-mount connections in wood framing and engineered wood applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\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\"\u003eFloor Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLight Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\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=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the speed prongs only to hold placement while you start the connection, then install the full specified fastener schedule. On this LU26, the published loads depend on using all listed fasteners, not just enough to make it feel secure.\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 LU26 Face-Mount Joist Hanger Keeps Framing Simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are framing with 2x6 or 2x8 members and want a connector with published numbers instead of guesswork, this is the kind of part you buy once and use without second-guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, remodelers, deck and floor builders, and serious DIY users making joist-to-header connections in wood framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The speed prongs make installation easier, and the tested load data gives this hanger real credibility beyond just fit and finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a standard galvanized interior-use style connector, so always match the finish and the specified fasteners to the job conditions before you start hanging joists.\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 lumber sizes does the LU26 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The LU26 is listed for 2x6 and 2x8 joist sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a face-mount or top-flange hanger?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a face-mount joist hanger designed for joist-to-header installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners are used for the published LU26 loads?\u003c\/strong\u003e The load table lists 6 SD9112 fasteners in the face and 4 SD9112 fasteners in the joist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the LU26 code compliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson Strong-Tie states that LU-series hangers are tested, load rated, and code compliant.\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":52999303987494,"sku":"LU26","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/LU26_00044315680403_Product_Photo_01_00ff1164-8d8b-4df0-b15d-af46b929b1cc.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-face-mount-joist-hanger-for-2x6-lu26","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}