1081 Northview Park Rd - Ltr Re: USP JUS Slant Nail Hanger Permit#95536USP
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1081 Northview Park Road
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RE: USP JUS Slant Nail Hanger Installed with Wood Screws
Mr. Beery:
Corporate Office
14305 Southcross Drive, Suite 200 • Burnsville, MN 55306
800 - 328 - 5934 • 952 - 898 - 8772 • Fax: 952
www.USPconnectors.com • e -mail: info @USPconnectors.com
Our joist hangers can be installed using wood screws if the appropriate reductions in load
capacity are taken for screw size and length. At your request, we have re- calculated the load
capacity of our JUS28 joist hanger installed as follows.
• The JUS28 hanger is fastened to the supporting member with six (6) #8x1 -5/8" Deckmate
wood screws, three in each hanger flange.
• The supported joist is fastened to the JUS28 hanger with four (4) #8x1 -5/8" Deckmate
wood screws, two in each side of the joist.
• The framing members are treated southern yellow pine material.
• The joists support an exterior deck. The joist span is approximately 10 feet or less. The
joist spacing is approximately 12 inches on center.
Based on the installation listed above, the calculated load capacity of the JUS28 joist hanger is
470 pounds. This value is derived directly from the 2005 National Design Specification for
Wood Construction using the tabulated value of 98 lbs per fastener (18Ga steel connected to
Southern Pine) multiplied by a Wet Service Factor of 0.80 resulting in an allowable lateral load
of 78 pounds per screw.
From the joist span and spacing information you have supplied, the required load capacity is 300
pounds assuming a 40 psf live load and 20 psf dead load. Because of this, it is my opinion that
the joist hanger, as installed as listed above, can support the anticipated loads.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call.
Regards,
Steven A. Brekke, P.E.
Engineering Operations Manager
USP Structural Connectors
Mike Lence
From: Ben Beery [bdbeery@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 2:54 PM
To: a Lence
Subject: (1981 Northview Park Road ) Ben Beery
Attachments: 10 -111108 Ben Beery.pdf
From: Brekke, Steve <sbrekke cr,gibraltar1.com>
Date: Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 3:33 PM
To: bdbeery @gmail.com
Ben
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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Mike -
I have forwarded the attachment and the correspondence I have had with Steve Brekke at USP. Let me know
how we can proceed. - Ben Beery
612 - 867 -0745
Forwarded conversation
Subject: Homeowner in Eagan, MN
What we can offer is a letter stating what the calculated load capacity is of our hanger when installed with screws. All of
our letters are project specific so we will need some into to process your request. A letter request form is attached.
What is most important is listed below. The DeckMate box should list the size of the screw (e.g. #9 x 2- 1/2 "). From this
and the wood species we can determine what the load capacity is. If you can supply us with the joist span and spacing, I
can include this in the letter and calculate the end reaction of the joist using the residential loading specified in the building
code.
1) Requestor's Name, Company Name and Address
2) Builder or Owner's Name
3) Jobsite Address, include lot or house number
4) What USP Product/Products were used
6) Identify supporting member (header /ledger) and supported member (joist). (Ex. 2 -2x12 Southern Pine
header)
7) What nails or fasteners were used? (Size and Type) 16d — Size : Common Type
8) Are all nail holes filled (if not, why)?
8) If masonry; is the wall fully grouted and reinforced?
9) Any other information: Was hanger installed correctly? YES NO If No, explain:
Steve Brekke, P.E.
Engineering Operations Manager
USP Structural Connectors
Ph: 952- 898 -8643
Fx: 952 - 898.8683
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Visit our web site at www.uspconnectors.com
From: Ben Beery [mailto:bdbeery(&gmaiI.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:59 PM
To: Service, Customer
Subject: Homeowner in Eagan, MN
To Whom it May Concern,
I am building a deck at my home in Eagan, Minnesota. I have installed your Joist Hangers (Product #
USP #JUS28 -TZ) purchased at Home Depot. I have installed them with Deckmate Brand Screws manufactured
by Philips Fastner Products. My building code official has brought it to my attention that you require 10d
Common or 16d Sinker Nails. I am wondering if the Deckmate Product is an acceptable alternative? If so,
would it be possible to receive a letter of authorization from USP to use this fastener with your product? Thank
you for your time.
- Ben Beery
bdbeery@gmail.com
612.867.0745
From: Ben Beery <bdbeery @gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM
To: "Brekke, Steve" <sbrekke cr,gibraltarl .com>
Steve - Thank You for getting back to me and sorry for not responding sooner. I have attached a form that has
the answers to your questions and a drawing to help exaplin my deck. Thanks for your help. - Ben Beery
From: Brekke, Steve <sbrekkeAgibraltar 1 .com>
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Date: Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 1:23 PM
To: Ben Beery <bdbeery @gmail.com>
Ben
Present this letter to the building official and he should be satisfied.
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 12:49 PM
To: Brekke, Steve
Subject: Re: Homeowner in Eagan, MN
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