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Connectors: wood



Which one of the steel connectors illustrated is used to connect a wood rafter, double top plate and stud?
A. B. C. D. or E.




Answer B. is correct = Simpson H2 connector, discontinued 2011, replaced by H2.A.
The letter H designates the Simpson H/TSP series of wind and seismic ties for trusses and rafters. A. = Simpson H1, C. = post cap, D. = strap tie, E. = joist hanger.
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