Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 (3-1/2″ x 14″) High-Capacity Top-Flange Joist Hanger for Engineered Wood
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV Top-Flange Hanger is a high-capacity solution for connecting engineered wood members to supporting beams. Engineered specifically for solid sawn lumber and structural composite lumber (SCL) like LVL, PSL, and LSL, this hanger delivers exceptional strength and stiffness where performance matters most.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 Includes
- (1) High-Capacity Top-Flange Joist Hanger
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 Features
- High Load Capacity: Engineered to support heavy structural loads in demanding applications.
- Engineered Lumber Compatibility: Ideal for use with LVL, PSL, LSL, and other SCL materials.
- Strong, Secure Fit: Reduces joist rotation for enhanced structural integrity.
- Top-Flange Mounting: Designed for installation on supporting beams and ledgers.
- Code Compliant: Meets industry performance standards for structural connectors.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 Applications
- Floor Joists: Provides stable, load-bearing support for SCL joists in residential and commercial flooring systems.
- Deck Framing: Reinforces beam-to-joist connections for heavy-duty decks with engineered lumber.
- Multi-Ply Beams: Connects SCL or LVL headers and girders in beam construction.
- Commercial Wood Construction: Supports large spans and engineered wood framing in commercial builds.
- Garage and Basement Framing: Offers a high-capacity option for long joist runs or point-loaded conditions.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 Installation Overview
- Use all specified fasteners. Verify that the header can take the required fasteners specified in the table.
- For attaching to multi-ply headers, refer to technical bulletin Top-Flange Hanger Reductions for Multiple-Ply Headers.
- Flatten edge of header to match top-flange radius.
- Bevel-cut the carried beam for skewed hangers.
- For hangers exceeding the joist height by more than 1/2″, allowable load is 50% of the table load.
- May be used for weld-on applications. Minimum required weld is a 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ fillet weld at each end of the top flange.
- May be installed on ledgers provided the ledgers are made of 4x solid sawn or 3 1/2″ SCL shown in the table below.
Simpson Strong-Tie HGLTV3.514 Specifications
| Finish | Gray Paint |
| Fasteners required | Top – (6) 0.162″ x 3-1/2″ Nails, Face – (12) 0.162″ x 3-1/2″ Nails, Joist – (6) 0.162″ x 3-1/2″ Nails |
| For Treated Lumber | No |
| Height | 14″ |
| Joist size | 3-1/2″ X 14″ |
| Manufacturer name | Simpson Strong-Tie |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Thickness | Top Flange: 3 Gauge; Stirrup: 7 Gauge |
| Width | 3-9/16″ |
