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VSM
Variable Skew Masonry Hanger
The VSM hanger is used to support joists and
trusses up to 97mm wide from masonry walls
in skewed applications between 30 – 90º.
Z600
Galvanised Mild Steel
Up to 10.4 kN
Application Dependant
Unique hanger design provides a variable skew angle between 30 – 90º
No need to mitre cut joists
Angle scale on base to ease adjustment
Paslode 3.4 x 35mm Electrogalvanised Square Twist Nail
Cullen products have been tested and CE marked to the requirements of ETAG015 using 3.4 x 35mm square twist nails.
Enhanced Uplift
Fixings into the incoming joist/truss are required to resist uplift
Increased uplift figures can be achieved by nailing the additional triangular nail holes into the incoming member
Web stiffeners required for I–Joists, 2 no. end blocks required for
Open Web Joists & minimum bottom chord depth/vertical require for trusses
Requires minimum full storey of masonry above to achieve values
- Fixings required into incoming member only. No fixings required into masonry.
A minimum of 3 courses (675mm) of masonry above is required for the hanger to achieve the loads stated.
The masonry above must be fully cured for 28 days prior to loading the floor.
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