{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-hip-ridge-connector-for-4x-ridge-4x-hip-hhrc44","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Galvanized Hip-Ridge Connector for 4x Ridge, 4x Hip (HHRC44)","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\u003eBuilt for Roof Framing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie HHRC44 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector is made to tie a hip beam into the end of a ridge beam without field-fabricating a connection. That gives you a cleaner, more repeatable roof framing detail with known load capacity.\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\u003e12 Gauge Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eHeavy 12 gauge construction matters here because this connector is handling a structural joint, not trim work. The thicker steel helps it hold shape during install and support the intended roof framing loads.\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\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrews Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eSimpson specifies Strong-Drive SD Connector screws with this connector, and the included fasteners save a step when you are ordering hardware for the job. That helps keep the install consistent with the manufacturer-approved fastening pattern.\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 HHRC44 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector - Galvanized\u003c\/strong\u003e is a structural roof framing connector for tying a hip beam to the end of a ridge beam. This is a hip-ridge face-mount connector designed for secure roof framing connections between hip rafters and ridge beams. Model Number: HHRC44. It is sized for solid sawn lumber with a 4x ridge and 4x hip, and it also supports structural composite lumber with a 3-1\/2 inch ridge and 3-1\/2 inch hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this part useful is consistency. Instead of building this connection in the field and hoping every crew member handles it the same way, the HHRC44 gives you a defined connector with a standard load capacity. Simpson calls out that it can be placed higher or lower on the ridge beam so the hips are flush at the top, which is a practical detail when you are working through roof layout and trying to keep framing aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe connector is made from 12 gauge steel with a zinc galvanized G90 finish. In plain jobsite terms, that means you are getting a heavy structural connector with corrosion resistance intended for general atmospheric exposure in interior and dry environments. The steel thickness matters because this joint carries real roof framing loads, and the galvanized finish helps protect the connector in the kinds of conditions typical for standard residential framing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSeat dimensions are a big part of fitment on a connector like this. The HHRC44 uses a 3-5\/8 inch ridge seat width and a 3-5\/8 inch hip seat width. That is why it matches the listed 4x solid sawn members and 3-1\/2 inch structural composite lumber members. If you are matching connector size to framing stock, these dimensions are what keep you out of trouble before the order is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstallation is set up around Simpson Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, and Simpson specifically notes that the specified fasteners are included. That matters because a connector is only as good as the fastening schedule used with it. Pre-punched holes and a purpose-built fastening pattern help the connector install in a repeatable way, which is exactly what you want in a structural connection where guesswork is a bad idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie hip-ridge connector is best suited for roof framing, timber-style framing details, residential construction, and other structural wood connections where the hip-to-ridge joint needs a clean, engineered solution. If you are a framing contractor, builder, or serious remodeler working with solid sawn lumber or structural composite lumber, this is the kind of hardware that saves time, reduces field improvisation, and gives you a connection backed by published load data.\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 in Place\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\/zvoaaxjr9k\/jpeg\/C_HHRC_InstPho_Pho_Instld_HipRidgeFaceMountConnector_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie HHRC44 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector - Galvanized installed on a roof framing connection between a hip beam and ridge beam in a wood structural framing assembly\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector that makes more sense once you see it on the framing. It creates a defined hip-to-ridge connection that keeps the joint cleaner and more repeatable than field-built alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned to attach a hip beam to the end of a ridge beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCan be positioned higher or lower on the ridge so the hips are flush at the top\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\u003eHeavy Steel Where It Counts\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\/kephpgqaw0\/jpeg\/C_HHRC44_ProdPho_RI_Prod_HipRidgeFaceMountConnector_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie HHRC44 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector - Galvanized product view showing the 12 gauge steel body, formed seats, and pre-punched fastening holes on a clean background\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor structural framing hardware, shape and thickness are not cosmetic details. The formed body, heavy gauge steel, and full fastening pattern are what give this connector its fit and strength in the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMade from 12 gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eG90 galvanized finish for general atmospheric corrosion resistance in interior and dry environments\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\u003eMatch the Connector to the Member Size\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\/2x8vhg5tlu\/jpeg\/C_HHRC_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_HipRidgeFaceMountConnector-Sloped_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie HHRC44 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector - Galvanized angled product image showing the formed ridge and hip seats used for roof framing fitment\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFit is everything on a connector like this. The HHRC44 is not a one-size-fits-all bracket. It is sized specifically for the framing members listed by Simpson, which helps avoid install issues before the connector ever gets to the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFor solid sawn lumber: Ridge 4x and Hip 4x\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFor structural composite lumber: Ridge 3-1\/2 in. and Hip 3-1\/2 in.\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-4\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClearer Framing Layout\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\/akrrkvyofl\/jpeg\/C_HHRC2-2_InstIll_Ill_Instld_HipRidgeFaceMountConnector_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"hip-ridge face-mount connector installation illustration showing how a roof framing connector ties a sloped hip member into the end of a ridge beam\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIllustrations like this show why framers use dedicated connectors for this joint. You get a straightforward fastening location and a repeatable layout instead of building the detail from scratch every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFace-mount style supports accurate placement during framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse all specified included fasteners per Simpson installation notes\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\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e12 gauge steel\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\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSolid Sawn Lumber \/ Structural Composite Lumber\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMember Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSSL: Ridge 4x - Hip 4x \/ SCL: Ridge 3-1\/2 in. - Hip 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRidge Seat Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3-5\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHip Seat Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3-5\/8 in.\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    \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        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFraming Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSized for solid sawn lumber and structural composite lumber applications listed for the HHRC44.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMember Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits SSL ridge 4x with hip 4x, or SCL ridge 3-1\/2 in. with hip 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses Simpson Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, with specified fasteners included according to manufacturer information.\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\"\u003eRoof Framing\u003c\/span\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\"\u003eResidential Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Wood Connections\u003c\/span\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 HHRC44 Hip-Ridge Face-Mount Connector - Galvanized solves a tricky framing joint the right way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are tying a hip into a ridge and want a cleaner, engineered detail instead of site-made guesswork, this is the right kind of hardware to have in the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, builders, and remodelers working on roof framing with 4x solid sawn members or matching 3-1\/2 inch structural composite lumber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get 12 gauge steel, G90 galvanizing, published fitment, and included Strong-Drive connector screws from a brand that owns this category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a size-specific structural connector, so the member dimensions need to match the HHRC44 listing. It is also intended for interior and dry-environment corrosion conditions, not every treated-lumber or exterior exposure situation.\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 HHRC44 designed to connect?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to attach a hip beam to the end of a ridge beam in roof framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lumber sizes does this model fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e For solid sawn lumber, it fits a 4x ridge and 4x hip. For structural composite lumber, it fits a 3-1\/2 inch ridge and 3-1\/2 inch hip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the connector made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HHRC44 is made from 12 gauge steel with a zinc galvanized G90 finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre fasteners included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Manufacturer information states that the specified Strong-Drive SD Connector screws are included.\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":52999300677926,"sku":"HHRC44","price":254.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/HHRC44_00707392990406_Product_Photo_01_9ca20900-7083-42ce-9963-aa04307fe122.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-hip-ridge-connector-for-4x-ridge-4x-hip-hhrc44","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}