{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-zmax-galvanized-slopeable-light-rafter-u-hanger-for-2x6-lru26z","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger for 2x6 (LRU26Z)","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\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField-Adjustable Slope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe open seat lets you adjust the hanger in the field instead of waiting on special-order parts. That makes it a practical choice for new framing and retrofit roof work where pitch can vary.\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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZMAX Corrosion Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis hanger uses 18-gauge steel with a ZMAX G185 coating for exterior and treated-wood applications. If the connector is going where moisture is part of the job, that finish matters.\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\u003eBuilt for 2x6 and 2x8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie LRU26Z LRUZ ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger is sized for nominal 2x6 and 2x8 rafters. It gives you a purpose-built rafter-to-ridge connection instead of trying to make a standard hanger do a sloped job.\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\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie LRU26Z LRUZ ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger is a sloped rafter hanger for wood-to-wood framing connections at the ridge. This is a rafter hanger designed for rafter-to-ridge connections in new construction and retrofit roof framing. Model Number: LRU26Z. It is sized for nominal 2x6 and 2x8 rafters and gives builders a way to handle changing roof pitch without moving to a custom connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this hanger useful on the job is the field-adjustable design. The LRUZ series can be sloped down from 0 degrees to 49 degrees and sloped up from 0 degrees to 45 degrees, which covers roof pitches from 0:12 through 14:12. In plain terms, that means you can adapt to the actual roof condition in front of you instead of hoping the framing matches the plan perfectly. That is especially helpful on additions, porches, lean-tos, and other retrofit fastening work where existing framing rarely behaves like new stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe open design also lets the connector be installed before or after the rafter is in place. That matters because access at the ridge is not always ideal, especially when you are working around an existing roof deck. Simpson Strong-Tie also places the face fasteners high on the hanger, which allows the bottom of the rafter to hang below the ridge beam when needed. For roof framing layouts where clearance and fit-up are tight, that extra flexibility can save time and rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial and finish are straightforward and jobsite-relevant. The LRU26Z is made from 18-gauge steel and uses Simpson Strong-Tie's ZMAX coating, identified as G185. That coating is intended for extra corrosion resistance, which is why this connector is commonly specified for exterior framing and treated-wood applications. If the connection will be exposed to weathering or moisture during service, the coating is not just a line on a spec sheet, it is part of the reason this hanger makes sense over a basic painted or lighter-protected option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstallation options are another strong point. Simpson specifies that the hanger can be installed with nails or with Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, and the approved fastener list includes 0.148 inch by 3 inch nails, 0.162 inch by 3-1\/2 inch nails, and #10 Strong-Drive SD Connector screws in 1-1\/2 inch or 2-1\/2 inch lengths depending on location and application. For standard installation, joist or rafter fasteners are installed at an angle through the member into the header to achieve table loads. For retrofit applications where an existing roof deck blocks a horizontal path, the alternate installation allows #10 x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SD Connector screws to be angled upward to match the roof pitch up to 49 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDimensionally, the LRU26Z uses a 1-9\/16 inch seat width, a 5-1\/4 inch height, and a 1-15\/16 inch seat depth dimension. Those numbers matter because they tell you this is a light rafter hanger built around specific member sizes, not a catch-all bracket. The narrower seat and compact body make it a fit for common residential roof framing where you need a dedicated connector without adding bulk at the ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis connector is best for carpenters, framers, remodelers, and builders handling roof framing where the pitch changes, the deck is already on, or the framing sequence is less than perfect. If you are tying nominal 2x6 or 2x8 rafters into a ridge beam and want a code-oriented connector with real installation flexibility, this is the kind of hardware that solves a specific problem cleanly. If your project uses a different rafter size or needs a heavier connector, step up to the correct LRUZ model rather than forcing the LRU26Z into a job it was not sized for.\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\u003eHandles Roof Pitch Changes Without Custom Hardware\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\/rxqy12wzw3\/jpeg\/C_LRUZ_InstIll_Ill_Instld_FaceMountRafterHanger-AltRetrofit_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LRU26Z LRUZ ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger shown in retrofit roof framing with screws angled to match roof pitch under an existing roof deck\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIf you are working on an addition or repair, roof pitch is where standard hangers start wasting your time. This design gives you adjustment range in the field so you can keep moving instead of hunting for a one-off connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAccommodates roof pitches from 0:12 to 14:12\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCan slope down to 49 degrees and slope up to 45 degrees\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\u003eBuilt for Retrofit Work\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\/mebx3rhbhe\/jpeg\/C_LRUZ_InstIll_Ill_Instld_FaceMountRafterHanger-MinDepthBeam_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LRU26Z LRUZ ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger installed at a ridge beam showing minimum beam depth relationship in wood roof framing\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe hanger can be installed before or after the rafter is set, which is exactly what you want when access is limited. That flexibility makes it easier to work around existing roof decks and real-world framing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOpen design supports both new construction and retrofit use\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHigh face fastener placement can let the rafter hang below the ridge beam when needed\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\u003eCorrosion Protection for Exterior Framing\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\/6svf6jpehx\/jpeg\/C_LRU212Z_ProdPho_RI_Prod_FaceMountRafterHanger_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LRU26Z LRUZ ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger product view showing galvanized steel body and open adjustable seat for wood framing\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eConnectors live where moisture, treated lumber, and weather can become long-term problems. The ZMAX finish is one of the reasons this hanger is used in exterior framing instead of a lighter-duty interior-only option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMade from 18-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eZMAX G185 coating is specified for extra corrosion resistance\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\u003eSlopeable light rafter U hanger\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eNominal Rafter 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\u003e18 ga\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSeat Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1-9\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e5-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSeat Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1-15\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanized, G185\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=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Connected\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood framing connections.\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\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eApproved Fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eInstall with specified nails or Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, including 0.148 in. x 3 in. nails, 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails, and #10 SD Connector screws in 1-1\/2 in. or 2-1\/2 in. lengths where called for.\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=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFraming Members\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSized for nominal 2x6 and 2x8 rafters in rafter-to-ridge 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\"\u003eRoof Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRafter-to-Ridge Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRetrofit Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eExterior Wood Construction\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\"\u003eOn retrofit jobs where the existing roof deck blocks a straight fastener path, use the alternate installation method with #10 x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector screws sloped upward to match the roof pitch. That is the clean way to keep the connection practical without forcing nails where they do not belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n        Limited lifetime warranty.\n      \u003c\/div\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 LRU26Z LRUZ ZMAX Galvanized Slopeable Light Rafter U Hanger for tricky roof framing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the connector you buy when a standard hanger stops making sense and the roof pitch starts calling the shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, remodelers, and builders tying nominal 2x6 or 2x8 rafters into a ridge beam, especially on additions and retrofit work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The field-adjustable slope, install-before-or-after flexibility, and ZMAX finish make it more useful than a basic fixed hanger in real roof framing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a size-specific connector, so make sure your rafter size and fastener schedule match the spec tables. Also, use the specified nails or SD Connector screws if you want 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 member sizes does this hanger fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The LRU26Z is sized for nominal 2x6 and 2x8 rafters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on retrofit jobs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The open design and alternate installation method are intended to support retrofit applications as well as new framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much roof pitch can it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It accommodates roof pitches from 0:12 to 14:12, with downward adjustment to 49 degrees and upward adjustment to 45 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners can be used?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson specifies installation with nails or Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, including 0.148 in. x 3 in. nails, 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails, and #10 SD Connector screws in approved lengths depending on the installation.\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":52999300710694,"sku":"LRU26Z","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/LRU26Z_00707392266242_Product_Photo_02_e3441d27-259d-48c8-beff-a7cecf747d47.jpg?v=1779135461","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-zmax-galvanized-slopeable-light-rafter-u-hanger-for-2x6-lru26z","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}