Simpson Strong-Tie WP48 WP Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger for 4x8

The WP is designed to support joists on purlins or beams and may be used for wood-to-wood or wood-to-steel applications. This top-flange hanger offers exceptional flexibility and versatility with the ability to be skewed up to 84° and/or sloped to a maximum of 45°. The WP is an economical choice with a low installed cost requiring a small number of nails for maximum downloads.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Highly modifiable with alteration options including opened/closed top flange and offset top flange
• Top flange may be sloped to a maximum of 35° to accommodate a sloped header
• Features a solid one-piece top flange that provides extra stability in panelized roof applications
• Seat width: 3-9/16 in.
• Nominal joist size: 4x8
• Top flange made from 7-gauge steel; stirrup made from 12-gauge steel
• Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: WP48
• UPC: 707392004158
• GTIN: 707392004158
• Feature 01: Highly modifiable with alteration options including opened/closed top flange and offset top flange
• Feature 02: Top flange may be sloped to a maximum of 35° to accommodate a sloped header
• Feature 03: Features a solid one-piece top flange that provides extra stability in panelized roof applications
• Feature 04: Seat width: 3-9/16 in.
• Feature 05: Nominal joist size: 4x8
• Feature 06: Top flange made from 7-gauge steel; stirrup made from 12-gauge steel
• Feature 07: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 4.8585
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 7.392
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 7
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: WP_Hanger
• Base Product Name: WP
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Joist Hangers > Hanger
• Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Color: Gray
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Gauge: Top flange – 7, stirrup – 12
• GUID: 7781689003639030115101622518414327590
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 4x8
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Hanger
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 2.82
• Short Product Name: WELDED TOP FLANGE JOIST HANGER
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/topflangehangersssl_solidsawnlumberconnectors/wp_hanger/p/wp
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Joist Hangers
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png