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British Standard
Safe Working Loads
&
Eurocode
Characteristic Values
Timber Engineering
Connectors
Table of Contents Page
Introduction
Introduction
Alphabetical Index 5
Company Profile 6
Timber To Masonry
General Guidelines 7
Connections
Eurocode 5 / European Technical Approval (ETA) 9
Timber To Masonry Connections

JH/JHI Masonry Joist Hangers NEW 10
Timber Frame
RBJH/RBJHI Rapid Build Joist Hangers 12
RA-Range Restraint Angle Range 16
FMH/FMHI Flexible Masonry Hangers 20
VSM Variable Skewed Hanger On Masonry 22

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
GR The Gripper 24
STP The Stopper 27
Timber Frame
Solid Timber/Roof Truss
ST-PFS Timber Frame Holding Down Straps 28
SP/SPU Sole Plate Anchors 29
RST-3 Lateral Restraint To Gable Panels 30
IR-Clip Insulation Retaining Clip 31
AWS Acoustic Wall Strap 32

Truss To Wallplate
PWS Party Wall Strap 33

Connections
PC Panel Closer 34
LL LedgerLok - Open Panel Construction 34
HRA Head Restraint Anchor 35
RD-DCR-Range Disproportionate Collapse Range 36

Connections
Multiple
HIFI High Load Internal Flange Hanger 39
Differential Movement in Timber Frame 41
FT Wall Tie 42
HMT High Movement Wall Tie 44

Restraint Straps
Engineered Wood Products (EWP)

U Universal Joist Hanger (I-Joist/Open Web) 46
HI High Load I-Joist Hanger 48

Ancillary Products
HW High Load Open Web Hanger 50
VHW Very High Load Open Web Hanger NEW 52
LUI Light Universal I-Joist Hanger 53
FFI Face Fix I-Joist Hanger 54
IFI Internal Flange Hanger 56

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TFI Top Fix I-Joist Hanger 58
NEW New Product NEW Re-engineered Product
2 Technical Hotline: 01592 777570

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Engineered Wood Products (EWP)
VS Variable Skewed Hanger 60
45L/R Face Fixed 45° Hanger NEW 62
Timber To Masonry
FTHI Flexible Timber Hanger 62
Connections
ACE Adjustable Connector Eaves 63
VRC Variable Ridge Connector 64
KMI Mini Hanger 65
Connections To Steelwork 66
Timber Frame
Solid Timber / Roof-Truss
KM Mini Hanger 68
TM Midi Shoe 68
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
KH Kwiki Hanger 69
KHL Kwiki Hangers Long Leg NEW 70
TS Truss Shoe NEW 71
MTH Medium Truss Hanger NEW 72

MH Multi Hangers 74
MTH-L/R Medium Truss Hanger Left & Right NEW 76
RHS/RHD Ridge Hip Single/Double NEW 77
CBH Concealed Beam Hangers NEW 78
HMH Heavy Multi Hanger 79
Truss To Wallplate
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MDG Medium Duty Girder Hanger 79
HGG/VHGG Girder to Girder Hangers 80
AB-50-50 Angle Bracket 50x50 NEW 81
ABR/LAB Angle Brackets 82
FTH Flexible Timber Hanger 83
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Multiple
45L/R Face Fixed 45° Hanger NEW 84
LR45 45° Hanger Left and Right NEW 85
VS Variable Skewed Hanger 86
VRC Variable Ridge Connector 64

Restraint Straps
SA-45 Skewed Angle 45° 86
Truss To Wallplate Connections

TC Truss Clip 87
Ancillary Products
TA Truss Anchor 88
HLTC High Load Truss Clip 89
TA1 Framing Anchor 89
SS Slide Shoe 90
Custom Connector
FAS Framing Anchor 91

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Multiple Connections
I-Clip Multiple I-Joists 92
OW-Clip Multiple Open Web Joists NEW 94

Timber To Masonry
FastenMaster Multiple Open Web Joists/LVL/Glulam/Girder 96

Connections
Restraint Straps
Restraint Requirements 102
PFS Pre-Formed Strap 103

Timber Frame
VRS Vertical Restraint Strap 104
Traditional Restraint Strap (30x2.5 and 30x5) 105
RST Restraint Strap 106
PS Parallel Strap Range 107

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Ancillary Products
SB Support Bracket 108
NP Nail Plate 109

CS Coil Strapping 110
UZ-Clip Nogging Support 110
WBR Window Bracket 111
TJS Herringbone Joist Strut 111

Truss To Wallplate
Custom Connector Design

Connections
Custom Connector Design 112
Our Environmental Promise 114

Connections
Multiple
Full system approval - I-Joist floors
Full system approval - Open Web floors

Restraint Straps
Full system approval - Roof Truss

Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
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Alphabetical Index
Introduction
Code Product Page Code Product Page
45L/R Face Fixed 45° (EWP) 62 NP Nail Plate 109

45L/R Face Fixed 45° (Timber/RT) 84
OW-Clip Open Web Clip 94
Timber To Masonry
AB-50-50 Angle Bracket 81
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ABR Angle Bracket 82 PC Panel Closer 34
ACE Adjustable Connector Eaves 63 PFS Pre-Formed Strap 103
AWS Acoustic Wall Strap 32 PS Parallel Strap Range 107
PWS Party Wall Strap 33
CBH Concealed Beam Hanger 78
CS Coil Strapping 110 RA Restraint Angle Range 16
RBJH/RBJHI Rapid Build Joist Hangers 12
Timber Frame
FAS Framing Anchor 91 RD-DCR Disproportionate Collapse Range 36
FFI Face Fix I-Joist Hanger 54 RHD Ridge Hip Double 77
FMH/I Flexible Masonry Hanger 20 RHS Ridge Hip Single 77
FT Wall Tie 42 RST Restraint Strap 106
FTH Flexible Timber Hanger (Timber/RT) 83 RST-3 Lateral Restraint 30
FTHI Flexible Timber Hanger (EWP) 62
SA-45 Skewed Angle 45° 86
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
GR The Gripper 24 SB Support Bracket 108
SP/SPU Sole Plate Anchors 29
HGG Girder To Girder Hanger 80 SS Slide Shoe 90
HI High Load I-Joist Hanger 48 STP The Stopper 27
HIFI High Load Internal Flange Hanger 39 ST-PFS Timber Frame Holding Down 28
HLTC High Load Truss Clip 89

HMH Heavy Multi Hanger 79 TA Truss Anchor 88
HMT High Movement Wall Tie 44 TA1 Framing Anchor 89
HRA Head Restraint Anchor 35 TC Truss Clip 87
HW High Load Open Web 50 TFI Top Fix Hanger 58
TJS Herringbone Joist Strut 111
I-Clip Multiple I-Joist Connections 92 TL TimberLok 96
IFI Internal Flange Hanger 56 TM Midi Shoe 68
IR-Clip Insulation Retaining Clip 31 TRS TrussLok 97
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
TS Truss Shoe 71
JH/JHI Masonry Joist Hangers 10 Traditional Strap 105
KH Kwiki Hanger 69 U Universal Joist Hanger 46

KHL Kwiki Hanger Long Leg 70 UZ Nogging Support 110
KM Mini Hanger (Timber/RT) 68
KMI Mini Hanger (EWP) 65 VHGG Girder To Girder Hanger 80
Connections
VHW Very High Load Open Web Hanger 52
Multiple
LAB Angle Bracket 82 VRC Variable Ridge Connector 64
LL Open Panel Construction 34 VRS Vertical Restraint Strap 104
LL LedgerLok - Multiple Connection 98 VS Variable Skewed Hanger (Timber/RT) 86
LR45 45° Hanger Left and Right 85 VS Variable Skewed Hanger (EWP) 60
LUI Light Universal I-Joist Hanger 53 VSM Variable Skewed Hanger on Masonry 22
Restraint Straps
MDG Medium Duty Girder Hanger 79 WBR Window Bracket 111

MH Multi Hangers 74
MTH Medium Truss Hanger 72
MTH-L/R Medium Truss Hanger Left & Right 76
Product Line Simplification

Ancillary Products
Old product New product

CGH RHS
DCH HIFI/RD-DCR range
KHLI KHL
LI N/A
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MFFI MHE/MTH variations

TA2 N/A
UI U
UW U
Company Profile
Introduction
Cullen Building Products is the market leader of timber engineering connectors

within the UK and Ireland, currently holding 85% of the timber frame market,
and 55% of the roof truss and engineered floors markets. Our extensive stock
and our four distribution platforms allow us to offer a “just in time” service
to our 500+ customer base. Our experienced Research and Development
Timber To Masonry
team develops 10 cutting-edge products every year. This is why Cullen is the
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number one choice for timber connectors.
Since 1977, our unique and award-winning business has been innovating,
designing and manufacturing break-through timber to timber and timber to
Cullen HQ masonry connectors, within its state of the art 100,000sq.ft headquarters in
Scotland.
Timber Frame
2008 marked a new milestone in the development of our company. Cullen joined the ITW Group (Illinois
Tool Works), a global diversified manufacturer. Cullen now benefits from the expertise and resources of
a global corporation, whilst operating independently within the hugely successful decentralised culture
of ITW.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Cullen HQ
National Coverage,
Cullen Ireland
Local Service
Cullen Northern
Cullen Southern
Truss To Wallplate
Qualified Technical Support

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We have more than 30 years of experience in the timber engineering

industry. Our technical team is on-hand to answer your queries and develop
solutions with you to meet your individual needs.
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Market Leading Innovation

Multiple
We work with our customers to create innovative solutions which offer you
time and financial savings. To ensure we maintain our position as No1 for
innovation we reinvest 40% of our profits into our new product development
programme.
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Integrated Research equals Solution Provider
We work in close relationship with industry leaders, such as Edinburgh

Napier University or C4Ci to develop solutions which provide our customers
and the industry with innovative break-through products.
Ancillary Products
Quality Assurance
We are ISO 9001 certified which demonstrates our quality assurance

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process and ensures we consistently offer the best products in the market.

General Guidelines
Introduction
Technical Information
The technical information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of updating, 1st December 2009. Cullen reserve
the right to amend, change or update the technical information without giving prior notice. For current product updates and
technical information, visit our website cullen-bp.com (the “Website”).
Timber To Masonry
The contents of this brochure and the latest product updates posted on the Website supersede all previous Cullen publications
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including all brochures, installation guides, manuals and information sheets.
If you would like to receive technical bulletin updates and industry news, or would like to be informed of new Cullen products
coming to the market, please register with us online or by e-mailing marketing@cullen-bp.com.
All safe working loads are derived from tests and are underwritten by Cullen Building Products. All characteristic values are
derived from tests carried out by independent accredited test labs (unless otherwise stated). Cullen European Technical
Timber Frame
Approvals (ETA) have been submitted for approval using British Board of Agrément (BBA) as the approved notified body.
Design Information
• The integrity of the building or structure must be validated by a suitably qualified Building Designer or Engineer (the
“Designer”).
• The Designer is responsible for determining that the appropriate connector and/or hanger has been selected.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
• Location and spacing of straps must be specified by the Designer.
• When selecting the appropriate connector and/or hanger, consideration must be given to the safe working loads or
characteristic capacities required, bearing support and connection details within the building or structure.
• Cullen reserve the right to (i) change the design specifications and applications of any connector/hanger, or (ii) withdraw
any connector or hanger without giving prior notice.
• For all Engineered Wood Products (EWP), Cullen recommends the hanger height be at least 60% of the joist height for

lateral stability.
• For custom design services please refer to page 112.
• Any bespoke product designed by Cullen but manufactured by another (unless directed to by Cullen) will not be covered
under Cullen‘s warranty.
NB. Any modification to any Cullen custom-made or manufactured connector and/or hanger product will void any warranty
given by Cullen in relation to that particular connector and/or hanger product.
Truss To Wallplate
General Installation Information
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• Proper product installation and construction practices must be followed at all times.
• Timber members and Engineered Wood Products may split when nailed; this may reduce their safe working load/
characteristic capacity.
• To achieve the safe working loads/characteristic capacities published all specified nails and fastenings must be used and
installed as per the instructions set out in this brochure.
• Failure to follow proper nailing procedures and instructions will reduce the safe working loads/characteristic capacities.
• Only bend Cullen connectors when directed to by the appropriate Cullen installation guide, and when necessary “only
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bend once”.
Bolts/Washers Information
Bolt Length Thread Length Product Type Diameter/length Thickness Washer Illustration
(L) M12 M20 M12 round washer 24mm 2.5mm
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100 30 50
120 30 50
M12 square washer 52mm x 52mm 3.0mm
140 30 50
160 30 50
M12 Form G 36mm 3.0mm
180 30 50
180 ext 180 180
M20 round washer 36mm 2.5mm
Ancillary Products
200 30 50
220 30 50
M20 square washer 65x65mm 3.0mm
240 30 50
L L M20 Form G 60mm 5.0mm
M12 M20
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Bolt/washer standard coating is zinc plated in hot dip galv. For any applications that require alternative coatings please specifiy.
All sales are subject to Cullen’s standard terms and conditions available at www.cullen-bp.co.uk or contact registered office.
General Guidelines
Introduction
Fastener Installation
To achieve the safe working loads/characteristic capacities published in this technical manual, connections must be installed
using the correct number and type of fasteners. Ensure all nails or screws are correctly installed prior to applying a load to the
connector. Using alternative nails or screws from those specified may alter the safe working load/characteristic capacity of the
Timber To Masonry
hanger connection.
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3.75 x 30mm sherardised square twist nails are the standard fastener for Cullen and offer
proven performance and ease of installation.
3.35 x 50mm stainless steel and sherardised annular ring shank nails.
Timber Frame
3.75 x 75mm round wire nails provide enhanced performance for certain connectors.
FastenMaster Connector Screws (FCS35) 35mm - For high-load applications, high

performance FastenMaster Connector Screws are easily installed using a 18V cordless drill
with a hex bit without the need for pre-drilling. They provide excellent withdrawal and shear
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
characteristics for a robust connection.
NB. Certain pneumatic nailing options can be used in conjunction with Cullen connectors, please contact Cullen Technical for
further information on 01592 777570.
Steel Information
GALVANISED PROTECTION
Truss To Wallplate
Z275 galvanised coating is the minimum corrosion protection recommended

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in structural applications for use with untreated wood in many interior and
exterior dry conditions.
Z600 galvanised coating gives greater corrosion protection with some treated
wood applications and service environments.
Stainless steel fasteners must NOT be used with galvanised connections.

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STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel provides the highest level of corrosion protection for certain exterior applications and timber treatments.
The treatment given to the timber may contain chemical elements that could cause a corrosive reaction to our connectors and
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specified fasteners, in this case the wood treatment supplier should provide data sheets and recommendations of a compatible
connector-coating product. If there is any doubt we recommend the use of stainless steel connectors and fasteners.
NB.
1. Stainless steel fasteners must be used with stainless steel connections.
2. Stainless steel fasteners do not have the same withdrawal capacity as regular nails. Safe working loads/characteristic
capacities of stainless steel connectors are available on request from Cullen.
Ancillary Products
Galvanised fasteners must NOT be used with stainless steel connections.

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Eurocode 5 - European Technical Approvals (ETA)
Introduction
Eurocode 5, European Technical Approvals and Load Tables
Eurocode 5 (BS EN1995-1-1)
From March 2010 all timber designs in the UK will have to be carried out using EC5 (Eurocode 5). EC5 is the new European
Timber To Masonry
Standard covering the design of timber structures.
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The purpose of the Eurocodes is to establish a common set of standards for the design of buildings across all European
member states, although each member can have its own National Annex which is used in conjunction with the Eurocodes for
design.
European Technical Approvals
Previously all timber to timber connectors were tested in accordance with the TRADA proposed test arrangement detailed
Timber Frame
in TRADA Technology’s research report number 115/06. With the introduction of Eurocodes all hangers are re-tested by an
independent accredited testing lab to meet the requirements of ETAG015 (European Technical Approval Guidelines), which
once complete allows the hangers to be submitted for an ETA (European Technical Approval) and enables the products to be
CE Marked.
Masonry hangers are tested by an independent accredited test lab to meet the requirements of BS EN845-1 & BS EN846-8,
enabling them to be CE Marked.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Load Tables
In the UK, timber design is currently carried out to BS 5268-2:2006 which is based on permissible stress design, EC5 is
based on limit state design. The following brochure pages will state two different sets of values:
• Safe Working loads - permissible values calculated to BS 5268-2:2006 and have factors of safety applied to them

e.g. Long Term - 2.4, Medium Term - 2.1 & Short Term - 2.0
• Characteristic capacity of hanger is based on ultimate limit states and is unfactored.
Example of table
Permissible values calculated to BS Characteristic capacity values unfactored
5268-2-2006 modified by safety factors
Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads - kN Characteristic Capacity of Hanger - kN

Product
Truss To Wallplate
Short
Code Long Medium Short
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W H B Face Joist Term Uplift Solid Timber (Min C20) Header
Term Term Term
Uplift
TS-38 38 256 75 20 6 2.0 8.2 9.37 9.64 4.05 12.17
What does this mean for our products? - Timber To Timber Connectors
Connections
In addition to publishing safe working loads that have already been factored down, Cullen will be publishing characteristic
Multiple
values for each product. The characteristic value is the lower 5th percentile value obtained from test results.
A series of modification factors must be applied to that characteristic value to calculate the Design Value.
(Fk x Kmod)
Design Value =
γm
Fk = Characteristic Value
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Kmod = Modification factor for duration of load and moisture content (EN1995-1-1 table 3.1)
γm = Partial factors for material properties and resistances (1.3 for connections – EN1995-1-1 table 2.3)
What does this mean for our products? - Timber To Masonry Connectors
All masonry hangers are tested to the requirement of BS EN846-8 and a declared value is determined to BS EN845-1, the
declared value is the lower of the mean ultimate and the load at 2mm deflection multiplied by 3. “The declared value of
Ancillary Products
vertical load capacity can be considered as a characteristic strength for use in design.”
Fk
Design Value =
γm
Fk = Characteristic Value
γm = Partial factors for material properties and resistances (1.5 for masonry – EN845-1)
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JH/JHI - Masonry Joist Hangers
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The JH/JHI is the traditional timber - masonry hanger range. The
higher side flanges help resist rotation while the wider masonry top
flange spreads the loading over a greater surface area.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
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• Higher side flanges help resist rotation while the wider masonry 75
top flange spreads the loading over a greater surface area. R
MATERIAL
H
H
• 1.5mm (39 to 100mm wide) - galvanised mild steel - Z600
• 2.5mm (105 to 198mm wide) - galvanised mild steel - Z600
Timber Frame
W B W B
CE marked - Tested in accordance with EN846-8
Makes a major contribution to compliance with air leakage JH/JHI JHR/JHIR

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
JH / JHR for Trusses &

JHI / JHIR for Open Web JHI / JHIR for I-Joists
Solid Timber joists
JHI Performance - I-Joist

Truss To Wallplate
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Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)

Dimensions (3.75 x
30mm) Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
Product Code Uplift
Short 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2 Uplift 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
W H B Joist Term 39 to 105 to 39 to 105 to
All widths All widths All widths All widths
100mm wide 198mm wide 100mm wide 198mm wide
JHI-46-195 46 195 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
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JHI-46-225 46 225 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
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JHI-46-240 46 240 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-46-300 46 300 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-46-350 46 350 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-46-400 46 400 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-46-450 46 450 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists, JHIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183 and
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198mm.
Standard return sizes available 100, 115, 125, 140 & 215mm.
JHI Performance - Open Web Joist

Dimensions (3.75 x
Product Code Uplift
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Short 2.8 N/mm 3.5 N/mm2

2
7.0 N/mm2 Uplift 2.8 N/mm 3.5 N/mm2
2
7.0 N/mm2
W H B Joist Term 39 to 100mm 125 to 39 to 125 to
wide 198mm wide 100mm wide 198mm wide
JHI-50-195 50 195 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-50-225 50 225 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-50-240 50 240 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-50-250 50 250 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-50-300 50 300 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
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JHI-50-350 50 350 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-50-400 50 400 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JHI-50-450 50 450 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2.0 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, JHIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 198mm.

JH/JHI - Masonry Joist Hangers
Introduction
JH Performance - Roof Truss & Solid Timber Joists
Dimensions (3.75 x
Product Code Uplift
Truss / Short 2.8 N/mm 2
3.5 N/mm 2
7.0 N/mm 2
Uplift 2.8 N/mm 2
3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
W H B Term 38 to 125 to 38 to 125 to
Joist
Timber To Masonry
100mm wide 198mm wide 100mm wide 198mm wide
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JH-50-150 50 140 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JH-50-175 50 165 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JH-50-200 50 190 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JH-50-225 50 215 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JH-50-250 50 240 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JH-50-275 50 265 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
JH-50-300 50 290 64 2 1.0 6.0 7.54 9.1 7.54 2 10.94 13.68 15.99 13.68
Timber Frame
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, JHs are available in widths of 38, 44, 47, 50, 63, 75, 88, 92, 100, 125, 150 and 198mm.
ORDER DETAILS - JHR/JHIR - RETURN STYLE HANGER

To specify return style hangers add “R” to the standard JH product code.
Example
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
(50 x 200 timber on 100mm blockwork)
JH 50-200 with a 100mm return flange = JHR-50-200-100
ORDER DETAILS - JHST/JHIST - STRADDLE STYLE HANGER

To specify straddle style hangers add “ST” to the standard JH product code.
Example

(2no. 50 x 200 timber on 100mm blockwork)
JH 50-200 x (2) to suit 100mm blockwork = JHST-50-200-100
Important
Important
In order to achieve the stated
Parallel restraint is required
safe working loads all masonry
for Joist Hangers, except 675mm
min. must be fully cured and a
the RA. For information on
minimum of three block course
Truss To Wallplate
restraint refer to page 107.
(675mm) must be constructed
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above hanger before floor is
loaded.
Rear face of hanger

Maximum gap
must tightly abut the
from truss/joist to
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blockwork
Multiple
blockwork = 6mm
Gap = 0mm
Fixing to Steel
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Masonry hanger positioned on top flange of steelwork and fixed directly to top flange by shot
firing (maximum steel fixing thickness 12mm) using:
Fixing through top
flange - 4no. Spit Spitfire P370 Cartridge tool using SC9 nails or equivalent, into the hanger top flanges
(2no. fixings per leg).
SAFE WORKING LOADS (kN) for all hangers 7.45kN - uplift 1kN.
Alternative fixing to shot firing, fix hanger top flange directly to top flange of steelwork using 4no.
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Tek screws.
SAFE WORKING LOADS (kN) for all hangers 6.90kN - uplift 1kN.
General Notes
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1. Joist hanger must abut face of masonry wall to perform as quoted. Specifying return style hangers improves the chances of on-site compliance
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and produces a more robust detail.

2. All hangers to suit timbers 150mm deep and above are manufactured with their H dimension 10mm undersize to allow for notching to provide a flush
ceiling line.
3. In order to achieve the stated safe working loads/characteristic capacities all masonry must be fully cured and a minimum of three block course
(675mm) must be constructed above hanger. Where no masonry exists above see Cullen’s RA or RBJH.
4. R dimension stands for return tab only and does not provide restraint.
RBJH/RBJHI - Rapid Build Joist Hangers
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RBJH/I timber to masonry hanger range offers a superior level
of performance than traditional joist hangers. The unique 2 piece
construction provides an extremely robust detail, giving a guaranteed
qualified safe working load/characteristic capacity without the need for
masonry above.
Timber To Masonry
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ADVANTAGES 80
R
• Speeds up the build process and increases on-site safety.
• Provides a safe working platform without waiting for mortar H
to cure. H
MATERIAL W W
B
B
Timber Frame
• Hanger - 2.5mm – galvanised mild steel - Z600

• Top plate - 3.0mm - galvanised mild steel - Z600
CE marked - Tested in accordance with EN846-8 RBJH/RBJHI RBJHR/RBJHIR

Engineered Wood
Makes a major contribution to compliance with air leakage

Products (EWP)
Truss To Wallplate
RBJHR RBJHIR RBJHIR IMPORTANT

Connections
For trusses or solid timber For Open Web with NO For I-Joists with NO Masonry Parallel restraint is required
joists with NO Masonry Masonry above the top above the top flange of the for Joist Hangers, except
above the top flange of the flange of the hanger. hanger. the RA. For information on
hanger. restraint refer to page 107.
Hangers (non return)

Connections
Multiple
RBJHI Performance - I-Joist - No masonry above

Fixings
Hanger Dimensions Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
(3.75 x 30mm)
Product Code Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
Uplift
W H B Joist Uplift
Short Term 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
RBJHI-92-195 92 195 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
Restraint Straps
RBJHI-92-225 92 225 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31

RBJHI-92-240 92 240 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-92-300 92 300 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-92-350 92 350 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-92-400 92 400 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-92-450 92 450 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
Ancillary Products
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists, RBJHIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183, 198
and 222mm.
Custom Connector
Design Template

Introduction
RBJHI Performance - Open Web - No masonry above
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Uplift
W H B Joist Uplift
Timber To Masonry
RBJHI-100-195 100 195 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
Connections
RBJHI-100-225 100 225 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-100-240 100 240 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-100-250 100 250 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-100-300 100 300 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-100-350 100 350 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-100-400 100 400 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJHI-100-450 100 450 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
Timber Frame
Hangers shown above are for 97mm joists, RBJHIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225 and 250mm.
RBJH Performance - Roof-Truss - No masonry above

Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Short Term
W H B Truss / Joist Uplift
Engineered Wood
Uplift 2.8 N/mm2** 3.5 N/mm2** 7.0 N/mm2** 2.8 N/mm2** 3.5 N/mm2** 7.0 N/mm2**
Products (EWP)
RBJH 50-150 50 140 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJH 50-175 50 165 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJH 50-200 50 190 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJH 50-225 50 215 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJH 50-250 50 240 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
RBJH 50-275 50 265 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31

RBJH 50-300 50 290 64 2 0 6.98 8.73 11.66 0 13.96 17.46 23.31
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, RBJHs are available in widths of 38, 44, 50, 63, 75, 88, 100, 125, 150 and 198mm.
Truss To Wallplate
RBJHI Performance - I-Joist - Fully built in
Connections
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Uplift
W H B Joist Uplift
RBJHI-92-195 92 195 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-92-225 92 225 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-92-240 92 240 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Connections
Multiple
RBJHI-92-300 92 300 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-92-350 92 350 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-92-400 92 400 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-92-450 92 450 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists, RBJHIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183, 198
and 222mm.
Restraint Straps
RBJHI Performance - Open Web - Fully built in

Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Uplift
W H B Joist Uplift
RBJHI-100-195 100 195 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Ancillary Products
RBJHI-100-225 100 225 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-100-240 100 240 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-100-250 100 250 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-100-300 100 300 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-100-350 100 350 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-100-400 100 400 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHI-100-450 100 450 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Custom Connector
Design Template
Hangers shown above are for 97mm joists, RBJHIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225 and 250mm.
Introduction

RBJH Performance - Roof-Truss & Solid Timber Joists - Fully built in
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Uplift
Timber To Masonry
RBJH-50-150 50 140 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Connections
RBJH-50-175 50 165 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJH-50-200 50 190 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJH-50-225 50 215 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJH-50-250 50 240 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJH-50-275 50 265 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJH-50-300 50 290 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Timber Frame
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, RBJHs are available in widths of 38, 44, 50, 63, 75, 88, 100, 125, 150 and 198mm.
Hangers (with return)

RBJHIR Performance - I-Joist - NO masonry above
Fixings
Engineered Wood
(3.75 x 30mm)
Products (EWP)

Uplift
W H B Joist Uplift
RBJHIR-92-195 92 195 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-92-225 92 225 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-92-240 92 240 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-92-300 92 300 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-92-350 92 350 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45

RBJHIR-92-400 92 400 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-92-450 92 450 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists, RBJHIRs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183,198
and 222mm. Standard return sizes available 100, 115, 125, 140 & 215mm.
RBJHIR Performance - Open Web - NO masonry above

Fixings
Truss To Wallplate
(3.75 x 30mm)
Connections

Uplift
W H B Joist Uplift
RBJHIR-100-195 100 195 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-100-225 100 225 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-100-240 100 240 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-100-250 100 250 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHIR-100-300 100 300 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
Connections
RBJHIR-100-350 100 350 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45

Multiple
RBJHIR-100-400 100 400 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45

RBJHIR-100-450 100 450 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
Hangers shown above are for 97mm joists, RBJHIRs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225 and 250mm.
RBJHR Performance - Roof-Truss & Solid Timber Joists - NO masonry above

Restraint Straps
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Uplift
RBJHR-50-150 50 140 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHR-50-175 50 165 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHR-50-200 50 190 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
Ancillary Products
RBJHR-50-225 50 215 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45

RBJHR-50-250 50 240 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHR-50-275 50 265 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
RBJHR-50-300 50 290 64 2 0 8.82 11.03 16.04 0 17.64 22.06 31.45
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, RBJHRs are available in widths of 38, 44, 50, 63, 75, 88, 100, 125, 150 and 198mm.
Custom Connector
Design Template

Introduction
Hangers (with return)
RBJHIR Performance - I-Joist - Fully built in
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Product Code Uplift Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
W H B Joist Short Uplift
2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
Timber To Masonry
Term
Connections
RBJHIR-92-195 92 195 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-92-225 92 225 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-92-240 92 240 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-92-300 92 300 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-92-350 92 350 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-92-400 92 400 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-92-450 92 450 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Timber Frame
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists, RBJHIRs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183, 198
and 222mm. Standard return sizes available 100, 115, 125, 140 & 215mm.
RBJHIR Performance - Open Web - Fully built in

Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Product Code Uplift Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
W H B Joist Short Uplift
Engineered Wood
2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
Products (EWP)
Term
RBJHIR-100-195 100 195 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-100-225 100 225 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-100-240 100 240 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-100-250 100 250 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-100-300 100 300 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-100-350 100 350 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31

RBJHIR-100-400 100 400 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHIR-100-450 100 450 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Hangers shown above are for 97mm joists, RBJHIRs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225 and 250mm.
RBJHR Performance - Roof-Truss & Solid Timber Joists - Fully built in

Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Truss To Wallplate
Uplift
Connections
W H B Joist / Truss Uplift
RBJHR-50-150 50 140 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHR-50-175 50 165 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHR-50-200 50 190 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHR-50-225 50 215 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHR-50-250 50 240 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
RBJHR-50-275 50 265 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Connections
Multiple
RBJHR-50-300 50 290 64 2 1.0 9.83 12.29 19.66 2.0 19.66 24.58 39.31
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, RBJHRs are available in widths of 38, 44, 50, 63, 75, 88, 100, 125, 150 and 198mm.
Restraint Straps
To achieve an uplift value the RBJH/RBJHI must be fully

built in with a minimum of 3 courses of blockwork above
the top flange of the hanger
Minimum of 675mm of fully cured masonry above hanger 675mm
min.
When hanger has less than 675mm of masonry above the top
flange no uplift value is achievable, when uplift is present roof/
Ancillary Products
joist must be restrained using additional holding down straps.
General Notes
Custom Connector
Design Template
1. Other sizes available on request

2. Back flange of hanger must abut masonry wall.
3. Maximum gap between end of joist and back face of hanger is 6mm.
RA - Restraint Angle Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RA range of hangers are formed from a unique one-piece folded
construction. They are used to connect joist to masonry where there is
limited or no masonry above the hanger. The RA range guarantees a
qualified safe working load/characteristic capacity without the need for
masonry above.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
ADVANTAGES
• The floor can be used as a safe working platform for accelerated build
programmes.
• Eliminates costly on-site propping.
• No coursing option required as RA range supports joists on top of
previous block course allowing joist to be built in at one end
without adjustment.
Timber Frame
• Vertical web of hanger easily accommodated within mortar joint.

• One size for all single joist widths.
MATERIAL
• 2.5mm – galvanised steel - Z600 RA
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Meets Homebond technical requirements
Meets NHBC technical requirements

Provides all necessary wall restraint to comply with The

Building Regulations, Approved Document A

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
BS 5628-1-2005 Annex D (informative)

Connections to floors and roofs by means of tension straps and joist hangers “The connections should be provided at
intervals of not more than 2m in houses of not more than three storeys, and not more than 1.25m for all storeys in all other
buildings”.
Connections
Multiple
The RA Range provides the equivalent lateral restraint per joist as restraint straps at 2m centres. Additional restraint straps
are required to be fixed for buildings more than 3-storeys and openings greater than 600mm centres.
Restraint Straps
297
232
215
192
Ancillary Products
RA for I-Joists RA for Open Web

Custom Connector
Design Template
The RA is used for single joist applications. The 78mm wide bottom flange can accommodate single joists up to 97mm wide. For
double joists and single joists above 97mm wide please refer to HRAD.

RA - Restraint Angle Hanger
Introduction
Installation Guide
Stage 1 - Pre-Fitting
• Ensure joists just fit between the walls.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• If using I-Joists and they are too long, trim to fit.
• Position joist against location tab.
• Pre-fix RA to each end of pre-cut joist, nailing through
slotted holes in baseplate and side flange only, as shown. Nail here
Nail here
• Slide to opposite side of slots to provide full 6mm
adjustment on wallhead.
Timber Frame
• Always pre-fix hangers at ground level or on scaffolding.
6mm Adjustment
Stage 2 - Adjustment
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
• Locate assembled joist on wallhead allowing equal
adjustment at both ends.
• Adjust each end by tapping with a hammer until return
flange is correctly positioned tight against blockwork.

• This stage provides a maximum horizontal adjustment of
12mm and suits blockwork built to BS5606:1990 Accuracy
in Building.
• Ensure return flange abuts masonry. Ensure return
flange abuts
masonry
Truss To Wallplate
Stage 3 - Final Adjustment
Connections
• Fully nail using 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails.
Connections
Multiple
• DO NOT apply any load to joist prior to RA being fully
nailed.
Restraint Straps
Decking Installation For Floors
150mm min
10mm
Ancillary Products
expansion
gap
Minimum edge distance for
decking nails
=
150mm
Custom Connector
Design Template
RADS - Restraint Angle Double Skewed
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RADS is used for skewed applications.
MATERIAL
• 3.0mm galvanised steel - Z600
Timber To Masonry
Connections
45°
Available for angles between 30º and

Blockwork
Width 87.5º in increments of 2.5º.
Timber Frame
RADS
RADS 45° RADS insitu (Left hand shown)
RAR/L - Trimming Details
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
The RAR/L is used for trimming details where the bottom flange of the RA
may protrude into the service void. Accommodates maximum width joist of
72mm.
MATERIAL
150mm min
Side flange
of RAR raked
back to allow
for fitting of U
hanger
RAR insitu Trimming detail with

RAR and U hangers RAR/L
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
HRAD - Heavy Restraint Angle Double
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HRAD is used for double joists, single joists wider than 97mm and all
high-load applications.
MATERIAL
Connections
Multiple

Restraint Straps
HRAD
Ancillary Products
HRAD installation for I-Joist HRAD on steel beam HRAD on masonry

Custom Connector
Design Template
For information regarding HRAD on to concrete padstones or steel beams, please contact Cullen Technical department on 01592 777570.

RA - Restraint Angle Range
Introduction
RA Range Performance
Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)

Hanger Type Joist Type Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
Uplift
Uplift
Short Term* 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
Timber To Masonry
Open Web 4.0 3.68 4.6 4.6 7.11* 10.11 12.64 12.64
Connections
RA I-Joist 4.0 3.68 4.6 4.6 7.11* 10.11 12.64 12.64
LVL 4.0 4.72 5.9 5.9 7.11* 12.76 15.96 15.96
RA range available in depths of 195, 220, 240 and 300mm.

Hanger Type Joist Type
Uplift Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
Uplift
Timber Frame
Open Web 4.0 9.36 11.7 11.7 6.0* 25.00 31.27 31.27
HRAD I-Joist 4.0 9.36 11.7 11.7 6.0* 25.00 31.27 31.27
LVL 4.0 10.4 13.0 13.0 6.0* 28.80 36.00 36.00
HRAD widths available 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 75, 78, 92, 100, 105, 122, 125, 130, 138, 150, 183, 198, 222, 250 & 300mm.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Uplift
Uplift
Open Web 4.0 3.52 4.41 4.41 6.0* 12.48 15.60 15.60
RADS I-Joist 4.0 3.52 4.41 4.41 6.0* 12.48 15.60 15.60
LVL 4.0 3.52 4.41 4.41 6.0* 12.48 15.60 15.60

RADS widths are 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 75, 78, 92, 100, 105, 122, 125, 130, 138, 150, 183 & 198mm.

Uplift
Uplift
I-Joist 1.6 3.25 4.07 4.07 2.4* 7.88 9.85 9.85
RA-R/L
LVL 1.6 3.25 4.07 4.07 2.4* 7.88 9.85 9.85
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
General Notes
NB. RADS are available for angles between 30º and 87.5º in increments of 2.5º.
* Uplift values only applicable when hangers fully built-in with a minimum of 675mm of fully cured masonry above the base plate.
The performance of the RA Range is not width or depth dependant, therefore, the above values can be attributed to all sizes of joist product
(195 to 302mm deep). The S.W.L /characteristic capacity figures are applicable up to, and including, a 6mm gap between the end of the joist
and the inside of inner leaf of masonry.
Connections
Multiple
Standard RA suits 100mm blockwork. Other blockwork sizes are available on request please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570 for
further information.
Average Temperature Cure Time (Hours)

Restraint Straps
2◦C 48
5◦C 36
10◦C 24
Refer to table above for mortar curing times to allow RA range to be used as a working platform.
Ancillary Products
ORDER DETAILS RA Range

To specify standard RA:
Example (45 x 240 timber on 100mm blockwork) = RA-240
To specify HRAD:
Example (2no. 45 x 240 timber on 100mm blockwork) = HRAD-240-92
To specify RADS:
Custom Connector
Design Template
Example (45 x 240 timber at 45° angle left hand) = RADS-45-L-240-46
To specify RAR or L:
Example (45 x 240 timber on 100mm blockwork on right handed trimming area) = RAR-240
FMH/FMHI - Flexible Masonry Hangers
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FMH hanger evolved through regular requests for a connector
capable of supporting loads for multiple and irregular depth 300
connections. In order to maximise the load carrying capacity at a
single point it was necessary to increase the masonry support flange
to allow the load to be dispersed over a larger surface area.
Timber To Masonry
Adopting one standard design which is both width and depth variable
Connections
without performance penalty increases the design flexibility of the 75

product.
F
ADVANTAGES H
• Flexibility of design.
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
W
• Beam support – 3.0 - 6.0mm mild steel
B
• Masonry flange – 4.0mm mild steel
• Finish – Zinc phosphate undercoat with an organic bituminous
top coat to BS 5268-3:2005
• Alternative finish on request - hot dipped post galvanised to FMH/FMHI
BS5729
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
FMH for Trusses FMHI for I-Joists FMHI for Open Web
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
FMHI Performance - I-Joist

Hanger Dimensions (mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Joist Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm) Uplift Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength
W H B F Short Uplift
Term 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2 2.8 N/mm2 3.5 N/mm2 7.0 N/mm2
39 - 222 195 - 450 100 Variable 4 1.0 12.2 15.2 18.3 2.0 24.4 30.4 36.6
Connections
Multiple
FMHI available in depths of 195, 225, 240, 300, 350, 400 and 450mm.
FMHI widths available 39, 46, 52, 61, 65, 75, 78, 92, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183, 198 & 222mm.
NB. Return (FMHIR) and straddle (FMHIST) options available.
FMHI Performance - Open Web Joist

Restraint Straps
Joist Fixings
39 - 300 195 - 450 100 Variable 4 1.0 12.2 15.2 18.3 2.0 24.4 30.4 36.6
FMHI available in depths of 195, 225, 240, 300, 350, 400 and 450mm.
FMHI widths available 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225, 250 and 300mm.
NB. Return (FMHIR) and straddle (FMHIST) options available.
Ancillary Products
FMH Performance - Roof Truss

Joist Fixings
24.2
38 - 198 150 - 300 100 Variable 4 1.0 12.2 15.2 18.3 2.0 24.4 30.4 36.6
Custom Connector
Design Template
FMH available in depths of 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 275 and 300mm.
FMH widths available 38, 44, 50, 63, 75, 88, 102, 118, 153 and 198mm.
F Dimension = (H-10mm) unless specified
NB. Return (FMHR) and straddle (FMHST) options available.

FMH/FMHI - Flexible Masonry Hangers
Introduction
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TO ORDER - FMH/FMHI
To order specify
R
FMH/FMHI
F
H
W/H Width/Height
Timber To Masonry
W
Example FMH-100-225
Connections
B
OFFSET
300
To order offset option specify

F
R FMHO
W/H/O/(L or R)
W
H
Width/Height/Offset/Orientation
Timber Frame
O
B
Example FMHO-L-100-225
300
DROPPED FLOOR APPLICATIONS
To order dropped floor option specify
R
FMHD
F
W/H/F
H
Width/Height/Floor Joist Depth
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
W
B
Example FMHD-50-315-200

45° LEFT HAND ORIENTATION - FMH/FMHI
To order skew option specify
FMHS
(L or R)W/H/A
Orientation/Width/Height/Angle
Example FMHIS-L-46-240-45
Truss To Wallplate
A
Connections
W
300
STRADDLE APPLICATIONS - FMHST
To order straddle option specify

ST
H
FMHST
Connections
W/H/ST
Multiple
F
W
B Example - FMHST-38-225-100
In order to achieve the stated safe working loads/characteristic capacities all masonry must be fully cured and a
minimum of three block courses (675mm) must be constructed above hanger. Where no masonry exists above refer to
RBJH range or call Cullen Technical on 01592 777570.
Restraint Straps
All non-standard designs carry full P.I. insurance cover.
Contact Cullen Technical for safe working load/characteristic capacity information for offset/skewed and dropped floor
applications.
Ancillary Products
Non Standard Solution

For applications that require higher safe working loads or characteristic capacites
than those specified in the tables, we offer 4, 6 or 8mm thick hangers. Please contact
Cullen Technical for more information.
If we have not thought of it yet, send us the details and let us design it for you.
Custom Connector
See our design template page 114.

Design Template
VSM - Variable Skewed Hanger On Masonry
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The VSM hanger offers a superior level of performance to traditional
joist hangers. The unique design provides a variable skewed angle of
between 30˚ and 90˚.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Angle scale on base to

• Adjustable between 30˚ and 90˚.
Connections
ease adjustment
• Angle scale on base to ease adjustment.
• No need to mitre cut joist.
75mm
• Not block width dependant.
MATERIAL H
• 2.0 mm – galvanised mild steel - Z600
Timber Frame
W
B
IMPORTANT - VSM hangers can be adjusted to the desired angle VSM

once only
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
VSM for Open Web VSM for trusses VSM for I-Joists
Installation Guide
Stage 1 - Adjust Angle Stage 2 - Fixing to Header Member
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Adjust side plate to approximate angle between 30° and 90°

using scale on base of hanger, bending only once.
Connections
Multiple
Please refer to the angle table on the following page to Position VSM flush against masonry.
determine if one or two bends are required.
Stage 3 - Locate Incoming Member Stage 4 - Fix Incoming Member

Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
Locate incoming member and adjust

side plate to correct angle, ensuring
maximum gap between incoming joist Please ensure that:
and back plate is no greater than 3mm. Fix to incoming member 1no. inner nail hole
using 6no. 3.75 x 30mm (indicated in red) &
Max - 3mm gap at square twist nails. Where 1no. outer nail hole
any given time incoming member is an (indicated in red)
Custom Connector
Design Template
I-Joist, web stiffeners must are filled on the

be fixed as per I-Joist underside with
manufacturer’s guidelines. 3.75 x 30mm square
twist nails.

VSM - Variable Skewed Hanger On Masonry
Introduction
Joist width and angle combinations to determine the number of bends required
Joist width Angle Required

35 N/A 30 to 90 Single Bend
38 N/A 30 to 90
44 N/A 30 to 90
Timber To Masonry
Connections
45 N/A 30 to 90
47 N/A 30 to 90
51 30 to 32 >32 to 90
58 30 to 34 >34 to 90
59 30 to 34 >34 to 90
60 30 to 34 >35 to 90
Timber Frame
63 30 to 37 >37 to 90
70 30 to 39 >39 to 90
Double Bend
72 30 to 40 >40 to 90
76 30 to 42 >42 to 90
88 30 to 46 >46 to 90
89 30 to 46 >46 to 90
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
90 30 to 46 >46 to 90
94 30 to 48 >48 to 90
97 30 to 49 >49 to 90
Double Bend Single Bend
VSM Performance - Fully built in (minimum of 675mm of fully cured masonry above hanger)

Dimensions
Product Code (3.75x30mm) Angles 30° - 90° Angles 30° - 90°
Uplift Masonry Crushing Strength Masonry Crushing Strength

Left Hand Right Hand W H B Joist Short 2.8N/ 3.5N/ 7.0N/ Uplift
Term 2.8N/mm² 3.5N/mm² 7.0N/mm²
Orientation Orientation mm² mm² mm²
VSM-225-L VSM-225-R 245 225 125 6 1.6 4.39 5.49 5.49 2.4 7.68 9.6 9.6
VSM-240-L VSM-240-R 245 240 125 6 1.6 4.39 5.49 5.49 2.4 7.68 9.6 9.6
Truss To Wallplate
VSM-300-L VSM-300-R 245 300 125 6 1.6 4.39 5.49 5.49 2.4 7.68 9.6 9.6
Connections
For loads outwith these please contact Cullen Technical.
To order, specify Left or Right hand orientation
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Note:
Joist hanger must abut face of LEFT-HAND RIGHT-HAND
masonry wall to perform as quoted.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
GR - The Gripper
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Gripper is a build-in detail for I-Joists into masonry providing an Double hinge
action D1
air-tight seal at joist end. The Gripper can be used on both external
and party walls.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Easy to install - no nailing required - a secure fit is ensured

H
by the Gripper’s double hinge action.
• No mastic is required to seal the I-Joist perimeter.
• Does not affect the overall length of the I-Joist.
• Mortar from outside/cavity side only.
• Air tight seal is achieved by applying mortar on either the cavity
side or internal face.
Timber Frame
MATERIAL W D2
Meets NHBC technical requirements GR

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Part E: Compliant with the requirements of Appendix A of

the Robust Details Part E Handbook
60min Fire Rating

Build-In Detail Advantages (Requiring External Mortar Sealing Only)

• In line with existing building practice
• Easy access
• Quick and effective
• Visual quality check from outside
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2
Connections
Multiple
Push fit
Restraint Straps
Place the Gripper onto one end of the I-Joist to be built in to Push to fit until it is fully engaged. Ensure it tightly abuts the
the masonry. Ensure that the Gripper flanges fit between the I-Joist web and that both ends of the Gripper tightly abut the
top and bottom I-Joist flanges and point outwards toward the I-Joist flanges.
joist end.
Ancillary Products
2 ply Assembly*
Second Gripper abuts first to

provide an air tight seal.
Installation of the Gripper

is now complete.
Custom Connector
*Double I-Joists must be

Design Template
securely joined with

I-Clips.

GR - The Gripper
Introduction
External Wall Application
Install the I-Joists onto the masonry at required centres ensuring that they each have a minimum bearing onto the masonry
of 90mm.
Typical Detail
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Timber Frame
Standard 10mm perp-end Mortar to either cavity side or internal face, to achieve
mortar joint between end of air tightness performance.
block and face of Gripper.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
The floor should be braced in accordance with I-Joist manufacturer’s instructions before the masonry is built up around the
I-Joists. Ensure that sufficient mortar is applied to the surrounding masonry to provide a tight and secure fit.
BS 5628-1-2005 section 24.2.3.3

IMPORTANT
“In the case of houses of not more than three storeys, a

Additional parallel restraint is
timber floor spans on to a wall from one side and has a
required for build-in details on
bearing of not less than 90 mm”.
3-storeys and above.
For buildings above 3 storeys additional restraint straps
For further information on
parallel and perpendicular to the joists must be fitted at a
restraint refer to pg.107.
maximum of 1250mm centres.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
External Wall - Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Install the I-Joists onto the Install decking. Ensure that sufficient mortar Continue to construct
Ancillary Products
masonry at required centres is applied. Mortar to either masonry wall on first

ensuring that they each have cavity side or internal face apartment.
a minimum bearing onto to achieve air tightness
the masonry of 90mm. performance.
Custom Connector
Design Template
GR - The Gripper
Introduction
Party Wall Application

Install the I-Joists onto the masonry at required centres ensuring that they each have a minimum bearing onto the masonry
of 90mm.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Timber Frame
Mortar to either cavity side or to internal face

to achieve 60min Fire Rating and
air tightness performance.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Party Wall - Installation Guide

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5
Install the I-Joists Install decking. Ensure that sufficient Continue to construct Ensure that sufficient
onto the masonry mortar is applied to masonry wall on first mortar is applied
Truss To Wallplate
at required centres either cavity side or to apartment. to other I-Joist and

Connections
ensuring that they internal face to achieve continue to construct

each have a minimum 60min Fire Rating masonry.
bearing onto the and air tightness
masonry of 90mm. performance.
Gripper Width Options

Connections
Multiple
Internal Gripper
Joist
D1 Height Height D2 Product Code D2 Product Code D2 Product Code
Depth
H1 H
JJI - 220 130 128 53 GR-220-1 74 GR-220-2 99 GR-220-3
H JJI - 235 145 143 53 GR-235-1 74 GR-235-2 99 GR-235-3

JJI - 245 155 153 53 GR-245-1 74 GR-245-2 99 GR-245-3
Restraint Straps
JJI - 300 210 208 53 GR-300-1 74 GR-300-2 99 GR-300-3
SJI - 220 130 128 53 GR-220-1 74 GR-220-2 99 GR-220-3

D2
W SJI - 240 150 148 53 GR-240-1 74 GR-240-2 99 GR-240-3
SJI - 300 210 208 53 GR-300-1 74 GR-300-2 99 GR-300-3
H1 being BCI - 220/38 144 142 N/A N/A 74 GR-220-5 99 GR-220-6

the flange
BCI - 241/28 184 180 53 GR-241-4 74 GR-241-5 N/A N/A
to flange
Ancillary Products
H1 dimension BCI - 241/38 165 163 53 GR-241-7 74 GR-241-8 99 GR-241-9

(interference
BCI - 302/28 245 241 53 GR-302-4 74 GR-302-5 N/A N/A
fit)
BCI - 302/38 226 224 53 GR-302-7 74 GR-302-8 99 GR-302-9
FJI - 220 142 140 53 GR-220-4 74 GR-220-5 99 GR-220-6

NB. Gripper projects into FJI - 240 162 160 53 GR-240-4 74 GR-240-5 99 GR-240-6
perp end of blockwork, FJI - 300 222 220 53 GR-300-4 74 GR-300-5 99 GR-300-6
allowing three widths of
Gripper to accommodate
Custom Connector
MJI - 220 126 124 53 GR-220-7 74 GR-220-8 N/A N/A

Design Template
the full range of joist

widths. In addition this MJI - 240 146 144 53 GR-240-7 74 GR-240-8 N/A N/A
allows a suitable overlap MJI -300 206 204 53 GR-300-7 74 GR-300-8 N/A N/A
for multiple connections.
W dimension = 30mm

STP - The Stopper
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Stopper is used as a build-in detail for I-Joists into masonry and
provides an air-tight seal at joist end. The Stopper can be used on
both external and party walls.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Easy to install - no nailing required.
• No mastic is required to seal the I-Joist perimeter.
• Does not affect the overall length of the I-Joist.
• Mortar from outside/cavity side only.
MATERIAL
• 1.2mm – galvanised mild steel - Z275
Timber Frame
Meets NHBC technical requirements STP
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Part E: Compliant with the requirements of Appendix A of
the Robust Details Part E Handbook
The Stopper is
installed on both
60min Fire Rating sides of the joist

For installation and mortar details to provide air tightness and fire protection, please install as per Gripper pg24-26.
IMPORTANT
Truss To Wallplate
Additional parallel restraint is required for build-in details on 3-storeys and above. (See page 107)
Connections
BS 5628-1-2005 section 24.2.3.3
“In the case of houses of not more than three storeys, a timber floor spans on to a wall from one side and has a bearing of
not less than 90mm”.
For buildings above 3 storeys additional restraint straps parallel and perpendicular to the joists must be fitted at a maximum
of 1250mm centres.
Connections
Multiple
Stopper Stopper
Joist Joist
Depth Depth
W Product Code W Product Code
JJI - 195 45 STP-195-45-JJI SJI - 200 45 STP-200-45-SJI

Restraint Straps

JJI - 450 97 STP-450-97-JJI
Ancillary Products
Joist Stopper
Depth W Product Code
FJI - 200 38 STP-200-38-FJI
FJI - 200 45 STP-200-45-FJI
FJI - 200 58 STP-200-58-FJI
FJI - 200 89 STP-200-89-FJI
FJI - 360 45 STP-360-45-FJI
Custom Connector
Design Template
FJI - 360 58 STP-360-58-FJI

FJI - 360 89 STP-360-89-FJI
FJI - 400 45 STP-400-45-FJI
FJI - 400 58 STP-400-58-FJI
FJI - 400 89 STP-400-89-FJI
ST-PFS/ST-PFS-M - Timber Frame Holding Down Straps
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ST-PFS stainless steel strap is an engineered solution to restrain
timber structures against uplift when using either timber joists,
engineered joists or concrete ground floors.
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The straps are available to suit 50, 75 & 100mm cavities.
Timber To Masonry
ADVANTAGES 140
Connections
• Provides unparalleled performance in restraint against uplift to

timber frame structures.
• Centrally positioned holes to accommodate the 6/4 nails required,
thus minimising any nail slippage or timber splitting. Y2 Y2
• Strengthening ribs.
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
• 1.2mm austenitic stainless steel
CE marked - Tested in accordance with EN846-4 ST-PFS ST-PFS-M

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Meets the NHBC technical requirements
ST-PFS meets Homebond technical requirements
Since September 2008, holding down straps must be manufactured with stainless steel: NHBC - 6.2 - M7 “Holding down
devices shall be of durable material. Holding down devices should be manufactured from: austenitic stainless steel to BS
EN10088-1, minimum grade 1.4301”.
6No.
fixings
Truss To Wallplate
4No. 6No.
Connections
fixings fixings
Connections
Multiple
Typical concrete Typical concrete Typical suspended

ground floor ST-PFS-M ground floor ST-PFS ground floor ST-PFS
Restraint Straps
ST-PFS/ST-PFS-M Performance
Dimensions Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity
Product Code
X1 X2 Y Y1 Y2 Short Term of Strap (kN)
Y1
ST-PFS-50 50 75 721 346 375 3.45 6.9

Y1
ST-PFS-75 75 75 716 346 370 3.45 6.9 Y
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ST-PFS-100 100 75 711 346 365 3.45 6.9

Y
ST-PFS-50-M 50 75 521 140 375 2.7 5.4 Y2 Y2
ST-PFS-75-M 75 75 516 140 370 2.7 5.4

ST-PFS-100-M 100 75 511 140 365 2.7 5.4
X1 X2 X1 X2
NAIL SPECIFICATION
6No. 3.35 x 50mm stainless steel annular ring shank nails (ST-PFS) ST-PFS ST-PFS-M
Custom Connector
Design Template
4No. 3.35 x 50mm stainless steel annular ring shank nails (ST-PFS-M)
Nails are available from Cullen, to order st/st nails state code ST-PFS-FIXINGPACK or ST-PFS-MINI-FIXINGPACK. 1 pack = 25 straps

SP/SPU - Sole Plate Anchors
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SP-90 locates and anchors timber sole plates.
The SP-240 should be used in situations where it is necessary
Z Z
to provide a greater amount of fixings to the base material.
The SPU is to be fixed to the base material at suitable locations prior
Timber To Masonry
Y
Connections
to the fixing of the sole plate. The SPU is then fixed to either side of X Y
X
the sole plate to provide a secure connection.
ADVANTAGES
• Multiple nail holes in the face to be fixed to the timber, offering
various nailing options.
MATERIAL Z
Timber Frame
X
• SP90 - 0.9mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
Y
• SP240 - 1.0mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
• SPU - 1.2mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
SP-90 SPU SP-240
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Typical Fixing Detail of the SP-90 Typical Fixing Detail of the SP-240 Typical Fixing Detail of the SPU-90
Dimensions
Product Code
Connections
X Y Z
Multiple
SP-90 80 90 90
SP-240 80 200 40 For SP-90 and SPU, fixing holes 4mm

diameter for nailing or screwing
SPU-90 200 90 40
SPU-96 200 96 40
Restraint Straps
SPU-240 200 240 40
Sole Plate Anchors are intended to provide secure location for timber sole plates and can be used in various ways as illustrated
above, without puncturing the DPC.
They are available in alternative sizes. For sizes not specified, please contact Cullen Technical Department. Fixings to be specified by
Ancillary Products
Building Designer.
Custom Connector
Design Template
RST-3 Strap - Lateral Restraint to Gable Panels
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RST-3 Strap provides a convenient and secure method of fixing 235
gable panels to the roof trusses. It can be used as an equivalent to
30x5 or 30x2.5mm straps for this application.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Provides a flush, 2-plane fixing.

• Easier to handle on-site due to its lightweight.
1350
• More environmentally friendly due to less raw material required.
MATERIAL
• 1.2mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
PERFORMANCE
Timber Frame
• Tensile capacity = 7.5 kN

• Characteristic tensile capacity = 11.8 kN
Fixing specification to be determined by Building Designer RST-3

Engineered Wood
Meets NSAI technical requirements

Products (EWP)
Complies with Bracing Requirements of BS 5268-3:2006

Annex A
Strap to span over a

Gable/Spandrel panel minimum of 2 trusses
at a maximum of 2m
centres
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
RST-3 straps fixed to noggings at a maximum of 2m centres. Noggings between trusses

Strap to span over a minimum of 2 trusses
Detail of strap at ceiling level
Custom Connector
Design Template

IR-Clip - Insulation Retaining Clip
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The IR-Clip allows for the use of high performance rigid insulation and
is available to suit most insulation and timber stud sizes.
38
ADVANTAGES
• May also be used on multiple timber studs due to the Snap Off
Timber To Masonry
detail.
Connections
• Toothed profile to allow easy installation with no nails or screws
required.
• Guaranteed service void.
MATERIAL
• 0.6mm – galvanised mild steel - Z275 H
Snap Off detail
Timber Frame
Product Code
IR-CLIP-50 IR-CLIP-80
IR-CLIP-55 IR-CLIP-90
IR-CLIP-70 IR-CLIP-100 IR-Clip
IR-Clip is available in one width (38mm) & heights of
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
50, 55, 70, 80, 90 & 100mm.
IR-Clip Insitu Detail Panel Detail
External sheathing IR-Clips Rigid insulation

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Plasterboard 35 x 89 stud
Connections
Multiple
Multiple Stud Detail I-Joist Detail Double Void Detail
Restraint Straps
2No.
IR-Clips
Ancillary Products
The Snap Off detail splits IR-Clip insitu detail on IR-Clip may also be used in 2no. IR-Clips can be used to
into two in order to multiple studs. I-Joist stud applications. create two void areas within
accommodate multiple stud a panel.
details.
Custom Connector
Design Template
AWS - Acoustic Wall Strap
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Unique slotted profile to

Improved timber frame strap for connecting separating walls in increase isolation path
length and decrease
attached dwellings, with superior strength and acoustic properties.
sound transmission
ADVANTAGES
• Increased compression and tension strength enabling greater
Timber To Masonry
transfer of racking loads in attached dwellings.

Connections
• Reduces sound transmission across separating walls.

• Ensures correct cavity width - eliminates site error.
• More robust than any other tie on the market.
• Less steel - reduces impact on the environment.
• Multi-compliant - meets all relevant regulations and standards.
Unique ribs providing
MATERIAL increased strength and
Timber Frame
reducing points of contact for

• 1.2mm – galvanised mild steel - Z600 sound transmission
Compliant with Part E (England & Wales)

- Part E and Approved Document E
AWS
Engineered Wood
Compliant with Part E (Ireland)

Products (EWP)
Robust Details: Compliant for separating wall straps for

RD E-WT-1 & E-WT-2
Compliant with Building Standards (Scotland) - Section 5
(Noise)
Compliant with Regulation G2 (Northern Ireland) - DOE

Technical Booklet G
Recently Robust Details have downgraded RD E-WT-2 from 3 points to 1 point, one of the main reasons for this downgrading
is “inadequate cavity widths”.
The AWS is the only party wall strap which guarantees a minimum cavity width. The AWS-75 is targeted towards the
achievement of 4 credits under the code.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
35.0
S tandard 1.5m m
strap/tie
30.0
C ullen A W S
Reduction in horizontal impact noise/vibration dB
25.0
Connections
20.0
Multiple
Unique C-profile increases structural 15.0

performance & acts as a robust
cavity gauge. 10.0
5.0
Restraint Straps
0.0
315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250
F req u en cy H z
Sound insulation performance of Cullen AWS versus typical

separating wall strap/tie with regard to horizontal impact noise
transmission.
Ancillary Products
Reducing horizontal impact noise transmission from sockets,

switches and cupboards. Improving sound insulation against horizontal
impact noise from plugs being inserted into sockets, wall mounted switches,
doors and cupboard doors closing is a key feature which many clients
wish to have within their homes. The above graph illustrates the effective
improvement by using the Cullen AWS versus standard separating wall
straps and ties. Collectively over this important sound frequency range the
Custom Connector
AWS has been found to improve impact noise insulation by 25 dB.

Design Template
The AWS is used to connect timber frame

wall leafs in the separating wall.

AWS - Acoustic Wall Strap
Introduction
ROBUST DETAILS
E-WT-1 E-WT-2
Timber To Masonry
Connections
AWS fixed to vertical studs in separating wall. AWS fixed to top rail of sheathed separating wall panels.
Timber Frame
AWS AWS
Separating wall to
intermediate floor
Where the separating wall
meets an intermediate floor, 1200mm Minimum
the AWS is to be installed
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
at or near ceiling level. Only A minimum number of connections should be made
one row of Acoustic Wall between the timber frame wall leafs of attached dwellings,
AWS Straps to be installed per the purpose being to minimise the risk of sound transfer,
storey height. therefore do not fix the AWS at horizontal centres closer
than 1200mm.

AWS Performance
Safe Working Load Characteristic Capacity of Strap
Product Code Cavity Width Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Compression and Tension (kN)
Short Term (kN) Compression and Tension
AWS-50 50mm 6 1.7 3.2*
AWS-65 65mm 6 1.7 3.2*
AWS-75 75mm 6 1.7 3.2*
Truss To Wallplate
*Values obtained from tests carried out by Cullen Building Products and calculated in accordance with ETAG 015.
Connections
PWS - Party Wall Strap
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Minimum Nail Edge
Distance = 20mm
Connections
The PWS strap is a standard timber frame strap for connecting
Multiple
separating walls in attached dwellings. Supplied in 2 sizes - 200mm &
240mm.
MATERIAL
• 1.5mm – galvanised mild steel - Z600
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
PWS
PWS Performance
Safe Working Load
Characteristic Capacity of Strap (kN)
Custom Connector
Design Template
Product Code Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Compression and Tension

Compression and Tension
Short Term (kN)
PWS-200 4 0.86 1.6*
PWS-240 4 0.86 1.6*
PC - Panel Closer
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PC is used for drawing panels together in closed panel
construction.
ADVANTAGES
• Quickly and easily connects timber frame panels together.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Draws panels tightly together to maximise strength and minimise 180

air leakage.
• If closed panel walls are prelined with a waterproof or breathing
membrane, it will not add any further holes or penetrations; which
would happen if site base panel penetration fixings (for tightening)
had to be used.
85 Permanent fixing
MATERIAL
by nailing
Timber Frame
• 1.0mm (baseplate) / 1.2mm (wedge) galvanised mild steel - Z275
PERFORMANCE
PC
• Safe working load per PC = 3.18kN (Long term)
• Characteristic capacity per PC = 6.14kN*
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Meets the Requirements of EN 1995-1.1:2004 “The required vertical strength between 2 panels should be evaluated but
should have a design strength of at least 2.5kN/m”. For typical 2.5m panel height 2 panel closers will be required.
Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2
Centrally position Fix the PC across Drive the top The unique
the PC between the panels to be plate onto the crumple zone
panels. joined using 4no. PC drawing the 2 will deform to
3.35 x 50mm panels together. allow any gaps
annular ring between the
shank nails (nail panels to be
holes in red). closed.
= =
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Stage 3 Stage 4
Fix the top plate
Once the top by nailing 2no. Finally the PC
plate has been 3.35 x 50mm must be nailed
fully driven into annular ring using 12no.
position and the shank nails into 3.35 x 50mm
Connections
panels are tightly the permanent annular ring

Multiple
joined. fixing holes (nail shank nails.

holes in red).
LedgerLok - Open Panel Construction

Restraint Straps
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Quickly and easily connects timber frame panels together.
ADVANTAGES
• Draws panels tightly together to maximise strength and minimise
air leakage.
Ancillary Products
• Higher lateral load capacity than nails or conventional screws.

MATERIAL 87
• Heat-treated steel with multi-layer epoxy coating provides 66
unparalleled resistance to corrosion.
Head Style 7.8mm Hex Drive

Custom Connector
Design Template
Plain Thread 5.8mm

Diameter Outer Thread 7.7mm
Inner Thread 5.2mm
Thread Length 50mm
LL

LedgerLok - Open Panel Construction
Introduction
Timber To Masonry
Connections
LedgerLok to be fixed at panel joints LedgerLok can be fixed Once installed panels will be drawn
to engineer’s specification. from either side. tightly together to maximise strength
and minimise air leakage.
LL Performance
Long-Term Permissible Lateral Characteristic Lateral
Timber Frame
Thickness of Each Load-Carrying Capacity (kN) of Load-Carrying Capacity (kN) of
Length of Fastener (mm) 2 member joints made from: 2 member joints made from:
Members (mm)
C16 timber C24 timber TR26 timber C16 timber C24 timber TR26 timber
35 66 0.74 0.84 0.88 1.78 1.99 2.07
38 66 0.70 0.79 0.84 1.68 1.86 1.99
45 87 0.97 1.10 1.16 2.37 2.65 2.75
47 87 0.98 1.10 1.17 2.34 2.62 2.72
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
For embedment, yield and withdrawal information, please refer to page 98.
For Installation Guide, please refer to page 101.
HRA - Head Restraint Anchor

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HRA secures the head of non-load bearing partitions
without transmitting unwanted loads into the frame.
ADVANTAGES
• Avoids over stressing of the partition frame.
• Minimises movement in partitions and cracking in
plasterboard.
Truss To Wallplate
• Firmly anchors the head of the wall to the joists/trusses
Connections
above.
MATERIAL
• 1.0mm galvanised mild steel – Z275
FIXINGS
• 2No. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails to joist
Connections
Multiple
• 4No. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails to partition head rail
HRA-L HRA-R
PERFORMANCE
• 0.4kN Safe Working Load (lateral restraint)
• 0.9kN Characteristic capacity (lateral restraint)*
Restraint Straps
Installation Guide
Unique tapered ‘bottle effect’ slots 15mm gap between joist/truss and
disengage the nails when joist/truss partition maintained to allow design
deflection occurs, avoiding direct steel deflection to occur.
to steel contact.
Ancillary Products
I-Joist/Solid Timber Joist or Roof truss

Custom Connector
HRA nailed to joist at top of slots to allow joist/truss to deflect and face fixed to top rail of internal partition.
Design Template
Disproportionate Collapse
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RD-Range was developed for joist to rim beam connections. The design concept is that the floors are constructed as
normal with the joists bearing onto the wall panel and the RD-DCR is then fixed into position to restrain the joist. In the event
of a disproportionate collapse situation arising (fire, explosion etc.) the RD-DCR, although not normally used as a hanger, will
act as a hanger to transfer the floor load to the rim beam which will have been designed to carry this load across the length
of the panels.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
The disproportionate collapse restraint system (RD range) is a multi-compliant solution that meets:
Part A: Compliant with Disproportionate Collapse

requirements for 5 storeys or more
Part E: Compliant with Robust Details (E-FT-1 and E-FT-2) for timber frame
structural junctions between timber separating floors and external walls
Timber Frame
Part E - Assisting towards compliance for Approved

Document E performance requirements
Corner bracket system makes a major contribution to
compliance with air leakage
Building Standards (Scotland) - Section 1.2 (Structure) & 5.1
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
(Noise)
RD-DCR
RD-CDCR
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
RD-HDCR
RD-DCR - Disproportionate Collapse Restraint

ADVANTAGES Patent Pending
Connections
Multiple
• Permits increased standardisation of details for all storey heights.

• Improves low frequency sound insulation performance.
• Improves stiffness of the floor.
MATERIAL
H
Restraint Straps
PERFORMANCE
• 5.4kN Accidental safe working load
• 5.61kN Characteristic capacity*
The solid or engineered joist is supported on the timber frame below.
The RD-DCR is connected to the rim beam and joist. This permits 115
the timber separating floor to comply with the sound insulation
Ancillary Products
W
requirements of Robust Details for Part E (RD Handbook E-FT-1 and 62
E-FT-2) for all storey heights and comply with Part A disproportionate
collapse requirements.
RD-DCR
Custom Connector
Design Template
*Characteristic capacities obtained from tests carried out by Cullen Building Products and calculated in accordance with ETAG015.

RD-DCR - Disproportionate Collapse Restraint
Introduction
Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Timber frame constructed as per Once joist is in place and abutting rim Fully fix to rim beam using 6no. 3.75 x
Timber Frame
manufacturer’s details. Rim beam sitting beam RD-DCR is put in place from the 30mm square twist nails.
onto head binder of panel. Floor joists underside of joists.
Then, nail 2no. 3.75 x 30mm square twist
sitting onto head binder of panel allowing
nails into incoming joist.
timber to timber bearing as per Robust
Details E-FT-1 and E-FT-2.
For angled options please contact Cullen Technical Department.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
RD-HDCR - Heavy Disproportionate Collapse Restraint

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Patent Pending
The RD-HDCR is a high load disproportionate collapse restraint for
supporting internal beams onto the rim beam, allows the internal beam
to bear onto the timber frame panel. The restraint is then fixed to the FCS35
rim beam, thus enabling the restraint to comply with disproportionate Connector Screws
Supplied
collapse requirements.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
ADVANTAGES
• Permits increased standardisation of details for all storey heights.
• Improves low frequency sound insulation performance. H
• Improves stiffness of the floor.
MATERIAL
Connections
53
W
Multiple
92
PERFORMANCE
• 25kN Accidental safe working load
• 25kN characteristic capacity* RD-HDCR
INSTALLATION
Restraint Straps
• As per RD-DCR with all nails replaced with 14No. FastenMaster

Connector Screws. (All screws supplied with RD-HDCR fixing
pack).
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
RD-CDCR - Corner Disproportionate Collapse Restraint
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
High load disproportionate collapse detail for connecting rim beams at
corner junctions.
FCS35
ADVANTAGES Connector Screws
Supplied
• Face fixed corner bracket with high load connection avoids base
Timber To Masonry
Connections
plate compromising air tightness of the rim beam.

• Unique FastenMaster Connector Screws for fixing to rim beam.
• One size suits all.
MATERIAL 190

PERFORMANCE
Timber Frame
• 25kN Accidental safe working load 225 225

• 25kN characteristic capacity*
FIXINGS
• 16No. 35mm FastenMaster Connector Screws (FCS35) RD-CDCR
• 3No. 115mm TimberLok Screws (All screws supplied with
Engineered Wood
RD-CDCR fixing pack)

Products (EWP)
Panel below
FCS35 FCS35
Panel below
TimberLok TimberLok
Truss To Wallplate
Panel below Panel below

Connections
Direction of TimberLok fixings depends upon the panel junction detail below
Connections
Multiple
TO ORDER THE RD RANGE

RD-DCR RD-HDCR For Double Joists
RD-DCR-39-215 RD-DCR-39-295 RD-HDCR-39-215 RD-HDCR-39-295 RD-HDCR-105-215 RD-HDCR-105-295
Restraint Straps

RD-DCR-92-215 RD-DCR-92-295 RD-HDCR-92-215 RD-HDCR-92-295
RD-DCR-100-215 RD-DCR-100-295 RD-HDCR-100-215 RD-HDCR-100-295
215 detail suitable for 220 to 254 deep joists.

295 detail suitable for 300 to 406 deep joists
The RD-CDCR is available in one size, specify RD-CDCR when ordering.
Ancillary Products
The RD-DCR system is only applicable in cases where the joists are permanently supported on the timber frame wall
panels - it must not be used as a supporting hanger.
Custom Connector
Design Template

HIFI - High Load Internal Flange Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HIFI hanger can be used in two different applications: Location tabs
• High load timber to timber connections. for easy
• As part of a complete engineered solution, to prevent the installation
occurrence of disproportionate collapse in multi-storey timber
frame buildings.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
ADVANTAGES
• Not header width dependant.
H
• Economical connection between ring beams to limit the effects of
disproportionate collapse.
Optional triangular
MATERIAL nail holes for
enhanced uplift &
Timber Frame
disproportionate
collapse WW B
applications
HIFI
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Disproportionate Collapse Application High Load Timber to Timber Connection

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Minimum 90mm No minimum
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Using standard face fix hangers, in an application where Using HIFI hangers in this application will eliminate
90mm or less is the required spacing between joists, will overlapping or ‘clashing’ of the side flanges.
cause the side flanges to overlap or ‘clash’.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
HIFI - High Load Internal Flange Hanger
Introduction
Installation Guide
Stage 1
Timber To Masonry
Position HIFI hanger flush against

Connections
supporting joist and hammer in the

Plan view tabs.
Stage 2
Timber Frame
Fill all nail holes (shown in red)

located in the back flange of the
HIFI hanger.
Engineered Wood
Plan view
Products (EWP)
Please refer to tables below for

type of nails to use.
Stage 3
Offer incoming member into the

HIFI hanger and fill the round nail
holes (shown in red).
For disproportionate collapse

applications or when additional
Plan view uplift is required, fill the triangular
nail holes (shown in blue).
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
HIFI Performance - Standard Application

Fixings
Dimensions Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)*
(3.75x30mm Square Twist Nails)
Header Specification
Product Joist Enhanced Header Specification
Code Uplift Solid Timber (TR26
Uplift min), Glulam or LVL Enhanced
Connections
W H B Face Short Uplift

Short Uplift
Multiple
Term Solid
Standard Enhanced Term Long Medium Glulam /
Timber
Uplift Term Term LVL
(TR26 min)
HIFI-92-195 92 190 75 13 2 4 0.85 1.8 7.16 8.19 1.06 2.59 14.39 15.57
HIFI-92-235 92 230 75 13 2 4 0.85 1.8 7.16 8.19 1.06 2.59 14.39 15.57
HIFI-92-300 92 295 75 15 2 4 0.85 1.8 7.16 8.19 1.06 2.59 14.39 15.57
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists / beams.
Restraint Straps
HIFI Performance - Disproportionate Collapse

Fixings
Dimensions Safe Working Load (kN)
(3.35x50mm Annular Ringshank nails)
Product Code
Ancillary Products
Short Term
W H B Face Joist Accidental Load
Uplift
HIFI-92-195 92 190 75 13 4 1.8 25.0
HIFI-92-235 92 230 75 13 4 1.8 25.0
HIFI-92-300 92 295 75 15 4 1.8 25.0
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists / beams, HIFIs are available in widths of 78, 92, 100, 122, 183 and 198mm. For applications outside the scope
of those specified, please contact Cullen’s Technical Department.
Custom Connector
Design Template

Wall Ties
Introduction
Differential Movement In Timber Frame
The requirements for differential movement within timber frame are changing, due to a special project carried out by the UKTFA.
Since September 2008, the following applies:
Timber To Masonry
New requirements
Connections
Vertical movement allowed Solution
(Build type)
Solid 2- storey 20mm Standard wall tie (FT range)

Timber
Joists 3-storey and above 35+mm High Movement Tie (HMT)
2-storey 15mm FT
EWP
3-storey 25mm FT FT HMT
Joists
4 storey and above 35 - 60mm HMT
Timber Frame
Cullen’s standard wall ties FT-50, 75 &100 accommodate maximum differential movement of 25mm and therefore can be used
up to eaves level on a 2 storey for Solid Timber joists and up to 3 storey for EWP Joist floors. For 3 storey Solid Timber joists
and 4 storey EWP joists you will now require Cullen’s High Movement Tie (HMT).
Previously, the old requirements stated 6mm movement per floor and allowed the FT range to be used for 4-storey buildings.
The HMT is the only timber to masonry wall tie, which has been fully tested to allow for 75mm vertical movement. Under the
Engineered Wood
new guidelines this would allow the HMT to be used on 7-storey timber frame with EWP joists on the intermediate floors.
Products (EWP)
TO 7 STOREY
HMT RANGE OF WALL TIES

HMT RANGE OF WALL TIES
4 STOREY
4 STOREY
Truss To Wallplate
3 STOREY
3 STOREY
Connections
FT RANGE OF WALL TIES
35mm MOVEMENT
25mm MOVEMENT
2 STOREY 2 STOREY
FT RANGE OF WALL TIES
20mm MOVEMENT
15mm MOVEMENT
Connections
Multiple
5mm MOVEMENT
5mm MOVEMENT
SINGLE STOREY SINGLE STOREY

Restraint Straps
INTERMEDIATE FLOORS CONSTRUCTED USING INTERMEDIATE FLOORS CONSTRUCTED USING

SOLID TIMBER JOISTS EWP JOISTS
The above information is for guidance only, it Gap sizes Closing Gap (CG) at window sills levels and
states the maximum allowable movement of the Opening (OG) at windows head levels
Cullen timber frame wall tie range. For specific
Ancillary Products
Gap Location W Joist material

tie fixings please refer to the building engineer
and/or section 6.2 of NHBC Standards. Solid Timber (mm) Engineered I-Joist (mm)
Bottom level (single storey) A 5 5
NHBC Standards 2008 - Section 6.2 - “In the Level 1 (2 storey) B 20 15
absence of specific project calculations the Level 2 (3 storey) C 35 20
following gaps are required”. Level 3 (4 storey) D 45 35
level 4 (5 storey) E 40
Custom Connector
Design Template
Specialist calculation to
level 5 (6 storey) F 50
be submitted to NHBC
level 6 (7 storey) G 60
Eaves/verge Add 5mm to level below
FT - Wall Tie
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Wall tie range to suit nominal cavity widths of 50, 75 & 100mm.
ADVANTAGES
• Larger cavity ties allow developers to standardise on common
foundation plans and switch between various methods of
Timber To Masonry
construction.
Connections
MATERIAL
• FT-50 - 0.6mm austenitic stainless steel.
• FT-75 & FT-100 - 0.7mm austenitic stainless steel.

Timber Frame
Meets Homebond technical requirements FT

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
X
FT-100 (X=24) Y
100 76
Maximum horizontal
expansion (Y) of 1.4mm on a
FT-75
50mm cavity
75 76
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
FT-50
50 76
Connections
Multiple
FT-50 accommodates maximum

differential movement of 24mm
Additional ties required at door and window openings

Restraint Straps
• Top row of ties should be 3 courses below top of brickwork.
• Ties should be fixed at the sides of window and door openings

spaced at not more than 300mm vertical centres and within
225mm of the jambs.
Ancillary Products
• This spacing is also required at each side of vertical expansion

joints.
• Closer vertical spacing may be required in exposed locations as

determined by the Building Designer.
Custom Connector
Design Template
• NHBC Standards 2008 - 6.2 - D6 - Wall ties should be of a type which complies with BS EN845
• BS EN845-1:2008 - Material / coating specification in accordance with table A.1 - Austenitic stainless steel to
EN10088

FT - Wall Tie
Introduction
Results of tests to BS EN845-1 and assessment in accordance with the requirements of BS DD140
FT-50 FT-75 FT-100
Test Condition Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic

Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic
Capacity @ Capacity @ Capacity @
Capacity (N) Capacity (N) Capacity (N)
1mm (N) 1mm (N) 1mm (N)
Timber To Masonry
Tension @ 0mm Test value 205√ 1206√ 270√ 897√ 274√ 789√
Connections
vertical displ. Requirement (185) (665) (185) (665) (185) (665)
Compression @ Test value 582√ 1223√ 176√ 686√ 195√ 978√

0mm vertical displ. Requirement (135) (465) (135) (465) (135) (465)

Timber Frame
√ Signifies pass on BS DD140 Type 6 requirement
The values stated are valid for cavity widths up to 15mm greater than the nominal value (BS EN845-1). For larger cavities,
reduced design capacities will apply, please contact Cullen Technical Department for further information.
Engineered Wood
Maximum net surface wind pressures for the FT range of brick / timber wall-ties
Products (EWP)
Vertical Tie Spacing (mm)
225 300 375 450
Stud Centres (mm)
FT
400 600 400 600 400 600 400 600
Wall Tie Type
Maximum Net Surface Wind Pressure

ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/
kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2
m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2
FT-50
2.28 11.1 1.52 7.4 1.71 8.3 1.13 5.5 1.37 6.7 0.91 4.4 1.14 5.6 0.76 3.7
(50mm cavity)
FT-75
1.96 11.1 1.30 7.4 1.47 8.3 0.98 5.5 1.17 6.7 0.78 4.4 0.98 5.6 0.65 3.7
(75mm cavity)
FT-100
2.04 11.1 1.36 7.4 1.53 8.3 1.02 5.5 1.23 6.7 0.82 4.4 1.02 5.6 0.68 3.7
(100mm cavity)
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Recommended vertical tie spacing for FT range of brick / timber wall-ties subject to various surface wind pressures.
Stud Spacing (mm)
Maximum net surface wind
600 400 600 400 600 400
pressure kN/m2
FT-50 FT-50 FT-75 FT-75 FT-100 FT-100
0.6 525 600 450 600 450 600
Connections
0.8 375 600 300 525 375 525
Multiple
1.0 300 450 225 375 300 450
1.2 225 375 225 300 225 375
1.4 225 300 150 300 150 300
1.6 150 300 150 225 150 225
1.8 150 225 150 225 150 225
2.0 150 225 75 150 150 225
Restraint Straps
2.2 150 225 75 150 75 150

2.4 75 150 75 150 75 150
GENERAL NOTES
1. All performance figures on the FT range are derived from independent test at CERAM.
2. Minimum embedment length in mortar = 50mm.
Ancillary Products
3. Only use nails supplied by Cullen to install FT range of wall ties.

4. FT ties are packaged in boxes of 250 and includes 3.35 x 50mm stainless steel annular ring shank nails.
5. For applications outside the scope of those specified contact Cullen Technical Department at 01592 777570.
6. Wall ties are required to be located at stud positions, not randomly into sheathing.
Custom Connector
Design Template
HMT - High Movement Wall Tie
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HMT is a higher performance wall tie that allows the differential
movement in medium to high-rise structures to be accommodated.
The HMT range is a two-piece design with the channel section being
fitted plumb to the structure and secured with two standard wall tie
Timber To Masonry
nails. The tie element interlocks and provides a sliding arrangement

Connections
which does not cause the historic binding problems normally

associated with dovetail type ties when used in timber frame.
ADVANTAGES
• Accommodates maximum differential movement of 75mm.
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
• HMT - 1.2mm austenitic stainless steel.
CE marked - Tested in accordance with EN846-6 HMT

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)

HMT-50
130
105 75 HMT-75
155
75
Truss To Wallplate
HMT-100
Connections
180
HMT-50 Insitu
No horizontal displacement
Accommodates maximum differential
Position tie at low mark on channel for maximum vertical movement
movement of 75mm
Installation Guide
Connections
Multiple
Stage 1 Stage 2
30
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
1. Position nail to bottom of 1. Once channel is in position

slot to allow for full 30mm fix the top round hole into
Nail channel into wall panel vertical adjustment if Position channel by lightly the wall panel using nails
using slotted nail hole only, with required. tapping with a hammer until provided. (Ensure channel
nails provided (3.35 x 50mm channel is in correct position at is fitted plumb).
stainless steel annular ring its lower extremity. 2. Position tie into channel
2. Allow adequate space
shank). between the high & low
above masonry to hammer
fix. markers. Build up next row
Custom Connector
of masonry.
Design Template
3. Ensure both nails are

fitted.

HMT - High Movement Wall Tie
Introduction
Results of tests to BS EN845-1 and assessment in accordance with the requirements of BS DD140
HMT-50 HMT-75 HMT-100
Test Condition Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic

Characteristic Characteristic Characteristic
Capacity @ Capacity @ Capacity @
Capacity (N) Capacity (N) Capacity (N)
1mm (N) 1mm (N) 1mm (N)
Timber To Masonry
Connections


Timber Frame
√ Signifies pass on BS DD140 Type 6 requirement
The values stated are valid for cavity widths up to 15mm greater than the nominal value (BS EN845-1). For larger cavities,
reduced design capacities will apply, please contact Cullen Technical Department for further information.
Maximum net surface wind pressures for the HMT range of brick / timber wall-ties
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Vertical Tie Spacing (mm)
225 300 375 450
Stud Centres (mm)
HMT
400 600 400 600 400 600 400 600
Wall Tie Type
Maximum Net Surface Wind Pressure
ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/ ties/

kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2 kN/m2
m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2 m2

HMT-50
3.27 11.1 2.18 7.4 2.45 8.3 1.62 5.5 1.98 6.7 1.30 4.4 1.65 5.6 1.09 3.7
(50mm cavity)
HMT-75
3.27 11.1 2.18 7.4 2.45 8.3 1.62 5.5 1.98 6.7 1.30 4.4 1.65 5.6 1.09 3.7
(75mm cavity)
HMT-100
3.27 11.1 2.18 7.4 2.45 8.3 1.62 5.5 1.98 6.7 1.30 4.4 1.65 5.6 1.09 3.7
(100mm cavity)
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Recommended vertical tie spacing for HMT range of brick / timber wall-ties subject to various surface wind pressures.
Stud Spacing (mm)
Maximum net surface wind
600 400 600 400 600 400
pressure kN/m2
HMT-50 HMT-50 HMT-75 HMT-75 HMT-100 HMT-100
0.6 600 600 600 600 600 600
0.8 600 600 600 600 600 600
Connections
1.0 450 600 450 600 450 600
Multiple
1.2 375 600 375 600 375 600
1.4 300 525 300 525 300 525
1.6 300 450 300 450 300 450
1.8 225 375 225 375 225 375
2.0 225 300 225 300 225 300
2.2 150 300 150 300 150 300
Restraint Straps
2.4 150 300 150 300 150 300
GENERAL NOTES
1. All performance figures on the HMT range are derived from independent test at CERAM.
2. Minimum embedment length in mortar = 50mm.
3. Only use nails supplied by Cullen to install HMT range of wall ties.
Ancillary Products
4. HMT ties are packaged in boxes of 250 and includes 3.35 x 50mm stainless steel annular ring shank nails.
5. For applications outside the scope of those specified contact Cullen Technical Department at 01592 77 75 70.
6. Wall ties are required to be located at stud positions, not randomly into sheathing.
Custom Connector
Design Template
U - Universal Joist Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION GB Patent No 2376700

Part of the world’s first backer and filler free solution. The U hanger
has the ability to transfer loads without the need for either web
stiffeners or backer blocks for I-Joist or plywood gussets for Open
Web joists.
Timber To Masonry
ADVANTAGES
Connections
• No web stiffeners or backer blocks (for I-Joists).

• No plywood gussets (for Open Web Joists).
• Full height side flanges. H
• Provides one size of hanger to suit all header widths.
Sizes
MATERIAL are
Timber Frame
W
• 1.2mm galvanised mild steel - Z275 clearly B
marked
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371 U

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
No more plywood gussets No more backer blocks

Top leg folded on site to suit header width - Only bend once!
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Installation Guide
Connections
Multiple
Drive home fixing spikes in Wipe over top plate at Nail return legs into back
Restraint Straps
top plate into top flange of appropriate crease line to face of Joist using, 2no. nails
Joist. give a flush fit to Joist. into appropriate nail holes.
Position the U hanger
against face of I-Joist or Place incoming joist and
Open Web joist then face fix fix using 2no. nails into
using 6no. nails. appropriate nail holes.
Ancillary Products
Nailing Positions
For header widths greater than 97mm, the top
leg must be nailed into the rear ply of the double
I-Joist using the furthermost nail hole marked
89-97mm.
Custom Connector
Please ensure that multiple I-Joists are properly

Design Template
connected using I-Clips or suitable timber filler

blocks and that Open Web joists are properly
connected using OW-Clips.

U - Universal Joist Hanger
Introduction
U Performance - I-Joist
Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of the Hanger (kN)
Product Header Specification Header Specification

Uplift
Code Back I-Joist I-Joist Glulam I-Joist I-Joist Glulam
W H B Face Joist Short Uplift
/ Top (Solid (LVL (Min LVL (Solid (LVL (Min LVL
Term
Flange) Flange) GL28) Flange) Flange) GL28)
Timber To Masonry
U-46-195 46 195 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
Connections
U-46-200 46 200 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
U-46-220 46 220 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
U-46-235 46 235 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
U-46-241 46 241 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
U-46-245 46 245 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
U-46-302 46 302 50 6 2 2 0.85 4.12 4.63 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 8.53 12.93 11.21
Timber Frame
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists, Us are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 61, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97 and 100mm.
For all joist widths over 100mm and depths over 300mm please refer to the HI hanger page 48.
U HANGER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BOISE 5000s, 6000s and Alljoist I-JOIST PRODUCTS.
U Performance - Open Web

Dimensions Fixing (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)*
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Hanger Header Specification Header Specification
Uplift
Model No. Back Glulam
W H B Face Joist Short Open Uplift Open Glulam (Min
/ Top (Min LVL LVL
Term Web Web GL28)
GL28)
U-50-195 50 195 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
U-50-200 50 200 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
U-50-220 50 220 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21

U-50-225 50 225 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
U-50-230 50 230 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
U-50-253 50 253 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
U-50-280 50 280 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
U-50-302 50 302 50 6 2 2 0.85 5.18 5.43 9.47 1.19 8.37 12.93 11.21
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, Us are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 78, 92 and 100mm.
For all joist widths over 100mm and depths over 304mm please refer to the HW hanger page 50.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
ORDER DETAILS
W dimension - Joist width e.g. 45mm
H
H dimension - Joist height e.g. 245mm
Connections
Hanger required - U-46-245
Multiple
W
B
AVAILABLE SIZES FOR I-JOIST AVAILABLE SIZES FOR OPEN WEB

Restraint Straps
Widths 39 46 50 52 61 65 72 75 78 92 97 100 Widths 39 46 50 75 78 92 100

195 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ 195 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
200 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x 200 (202) √ √ √ √ √ √ √
220 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 220 (218/219) √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Heights
Heights
235 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ 225 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Ancillary Products
241 √ √ √ x √ x √ x √ √ √ x 230 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
245 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ 253 (254) √ √ √ √ √ √ √
302 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 280 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
302 (304) √ √ √ √ √ √ √
√ To suit new JJI A+ and B+ I-Joists only For FloorTrus outwith the widths and heights given, please
contact Cullen Technical Hotline.
Custom Connector
Design Template
HI - High Load I-Joist Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Optional triangular
Part of the world’s first backer and filler free solution. The HI hanger nail holes for
has the ability to transfer loads without the need for either web increased uplift
stiffeners or backer blocks and is extremely quick and simple to install.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• No web stiffeners.
Anti-compression
• No backer blocks.
bar minimises top
• Full height side flanges. flange rotation
• Provides one size of hanger to suit all header widths.
MATERIAL
• 2.0mm galvanised mild steel - Z275 H
Timber Frame
Unique
bearing X
enhancers W B
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371 HI - Patent Pending

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Position HI against face of Wipe over top plates at Nail top plates down into top Wipe over return leg at
Truss To Wallplate
I-Joists ensuring bearing crease line to give a flush fit flange of I-Joist using, 4No. crease line to give a flush
Connections
enhancers are located tightly to I-Joist. 3.75 x 30mm fit to I-Joist. Then place
onto bottom flange. square twist nails. incoming joist and fix using
2No. 3.75 x 30mm
Face fix to I-Joists filling all
square twist nails.
face nail holes.
Connections
Multiple
Nailing Positions
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
Up to a maximum of double Nail in furthermost visible top For double 89/97mm wide joists nail in furthermost
75mm wide joists, wipe nails in back of 2nd ply of nail holes in top of 2nd ply of header joist.
top legs down the rear of header joist.
header.
Custom Connector
Design Template

HI - High Load I-Joist Hanger
Introduction
HI Performance - I-Joist
Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Header Specification Header Specification

Product Uplift
Code Back Double I-Joist Double I-Joist
W H B Face Joist Short Double I-Joist Uplift Double I-Joist
/ Top Header Header
Term Header Header
(Solid Timber (Solid Timber
Timber To Masonry
(LVL Flanges) (LVL Flanges)
Flanges) Flanges)
Connections
HI-46-195 46 195 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
HI-46-200 46 200 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
HI-46-220 46 220 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
HI-46-235 46 235 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
HI-46-241 46 241 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
HI-46-245 46 245 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
Timber Frame
HI46-302 46 302 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 16.62 15.37
HI-46-350 46 350 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 18.41 15.88
HI-46-356 46 356 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 18.41 15.88
HI-46-360 46 360 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 18.41 15.88
HI-46-400 46 400 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 18.43 15.63
HI-46-406 46 406 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 18.43 15.63
HI-46-450 46 450 75 10 4 2 0.85 8.56 8.1 1.23 18.43 15.63
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists, HIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 61, 65, 75, 78, 92, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 150, 183 and 198mm.
When ordering HI’s please specify joists

ORDER DETAILS manufacturers:
For FJI/JJI/MJI/SJI/TJI = w-h-system

BCI (Boise Cascade)
FJI (Finnforest)
Example
JJI (James Jones)
89x240 Finnforest joist supported onto an I-Joist header MJI (Masonite)
SJI (Steico)
Hanger required - HI-92-241-FJI TJI (iLevel)
H
For BCI = w-h-x-system
Hanger required - HI-61-241-28-BCI
Truss To Wallplate
X
Connections
W B
If in doubt, ask!
AVAILABLE SIZES
Widths 39 46 50 52 61 65 72 75 78 92 97 100 105 122 130 138 144 150 183 198
195 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ x √ √ √ x √ √ √
200 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x x √ x √ x x √ x
Connections
Multiple
220 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √
235 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ x √ √ √
241 √ √ √ √ √ x √ x √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ x √ x
245 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ x √ √ √
Heights
302 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Restraint Straps
350 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √
356 √ √ x √ √ x x x √ √ x x √ √ x √ x x √ x
360 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x x √ x √ x x √ x
400 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √
406 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x x √ x √ x x √ x
Ancillary Products
450 √ √ x x x x x x √ √ x √ x x x √ x x x √
√ To suit new JJI A+ and B+ I-Joists only
ENHANCED UPLIFT CAPACITY

Enhanced uplift capacity can be achieved by using additional triangular nail holes in the side flanges. Where the incoming
member is an I-Joist, fix web stiffeners in line with I-Joist manufacturer’s technical guidelines.
Custom Connector
Design Template
Characteristic Capacity of
Safe Working Load (kN)
No of side nails Hanger (kN)
Uplift Short Term Uplift
8 4.0 7.46
HW - High Load Open Web Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HW hanger has all the benefits of the U hanger for Open Web
joists with increased load carrying capacity for 2-ply Open Web
connections.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Optional triangular
Connections
• Full height side flanges.

• Bearing length 75mm. nail holes for
increased uplift
• Non-header dependent.
MATERIAL H

Timber Frame
W
B
HW
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Blocking piece may be fixed between top & bottom flanges of

Open Web joist to give increased hanger performance.
Installation Guide
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Position HW against face of Open Web Wipe over top plates at crease line to Nail top plates down into top flange of
joists ensuring crease lines are level give a flush fit to Open Web joist. Open Web joist using 4No. nails.
with the top of the flange.
Face fix to Open Web filling all face
nail holes.
Connections
Multiple
HW Performance - Open Web

Dimensions Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product
Restraint Straps
Code Uplift Open Web Open Web Open Web Open Web
W H B Face Top Joist Uplift
Short Term (without (with blocking (without (with blocking
blocking piece) piece) blocking piece) piece)
HW-50-195 50 195 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25

HW-50-200 50 202 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-220 50 220 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-225 50 225 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
Ancillary Products
HW-50-230 50 230 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25

HW-50-253 50 253 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-280 50 280 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-302 50 304 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-380 50 380 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-393 50 393 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
HW-50-418 50 418 75 10 4 2 0.85 5.13 7.50 1.23 11.25 14.25
Custom Connector
Design Template
Hangers shown above are for 47mm joists, HWs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 78, 92, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225, 250 and 300mm.

HW - High Load Open Web Hanger
Introduction
ORDER DETAILS - HW
W dimension – Joist width e.g. 72mm
H H dimension – Joist height e.g. 253mm
Timber To Masonry
Hanger required – HW-75-253
Connections
W
B

Enhanced uplift capacity can be achieved by using additional triangular nail holes in the side flanges.
Timber Frame
Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
No of side nails
8 4.0 7.46
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
AVAILABLE SIZES
Widths 39 46 50 75 78 92 100 125 150 198 225 250 300
195 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
200 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x x x

220 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
225 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x x x
230 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Heights
253 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
280 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
302 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
380 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x x x
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
393 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
418 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
For FloorTrus sizes outwith the widths and heights given, please contact Cullen Technical Hotline.
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
VHW - Very High Load Open Web Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The VHW Hanger is used in high load situations up to 10.69kN.
ADVANTAGES FCS35
Connector Screws
• Quick and easy to install with the FCS35 connector screws. Supplied with the VHW
Timber To Masonry
• No need for ply gussets.

Connections
MATERIAL
H
Timber Frame
W
B
VHW
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2
Face fix the VHW to the header using 10no. FCS35. Place incoming joist into the VHW and nail
using 4no 3.75x30mm square twist nails.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
VHW Performance - Open Web

Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Code Incoming Joist Header Specification Header Specification

Face Uplift
W H B (3.75x30mm Open Web to Open Web Uplift Open Web to Open Web
(FCS35) Short Term
square twist nails) or Solid Timber Header or Solid Timber Header
VHW-50-195 50 190 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
VHW-50-200 50 195 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
Connections
VHW-50-220 50 215 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*

Multiple
VHW-50-225 50 220 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*

VHW-50-230 50 225 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
VHW-50-253 50 248 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
VHW-50-280 50 275 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
VHW-50-302 50 297 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
VHW-50-380 50 375 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
Restraint Straps
VHW-50-393 50 388 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*

VHW-50-420 50 415 75 10 4 1.80 10.69 2.59 23.46*
The VHW hanger shown above is for 47mm joists. VHWs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 78, 92, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225, 250 and 300mm.
AVAILABLE SIZES
Widths 39 46 50 75 78 92 100 125 150 198 225 250 300
Ancillary Products
195 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
200 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x x x
220 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
230 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Heights
253 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
280 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Custom Connector
Design Template
302 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
380 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x x x
393 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
420 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
For FloorTrus outwith the widths and heights given, please contact Cullen Technical Hotline.

LUI - Light Universal I-Joist Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Part of the world’s first backer and filler free solution. The LUI hanger
is a light duty I-Joist connector based on the U hanger and is the ideal
hanger for a small trimming area. Bearing length is 50mm.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• No web stiffeners.
• No backer blocks.
• Suits all header widths.
H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 W
B
LUI
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2

Position LUI against face of I-Joist. Place incoming member into LUI.
Fix to I-Joist using 6no. nails. Fix using 2no. nails into joist.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
LUI Performance - I-Joist
Fixings
Dimensions Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
(3.75 x 30mm)
Product Code Uplift I-Joist

W H B Face Joist Short I-Joist Glulam Uplift I-Joist I-Joist Glulam
(solid
Term (LVL (Min LVL (Solid (LVL (Min LVL
timber
flanges) GL28) Flange) Flange) GL28)
Connections
flanges)
Multiple
LUI-46-195 46 195 50 6 2 0.85 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 2.32 7.51 7.51 12.57 12.57
LUI-46-220 46 220 50 6 2 0.85 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 2.32 7.51 7.51 12.57 12.57
LUI-46-235 46 235 50 6 2 0.85 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 2.32 7.51 7.51 12.57 12.57
LUI-46-240 46 240 50 6 2 0.85 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 2.32 7.51 7.51 12.57 12.57
LUI-46-300 46 300 50 6 2 0.85 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 2.32 5.00 5.00 12.57 12.57
Restraint Straps
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists, LUIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 92 and 100mm.
For all joist depths over 300mm please refer to the HI hanger.
Fixing Options
• 6no. 3.75 x 30mm sherardised square twist nails (Permanent fixing)
• 6no. 3.50 x 30mm multi-purpose wood screws (Temporary supporting hanger)
Ancillary Products
AVAILABLE SIZES
Widths 39 46 50 52 61 65 72 75 92 100
ORDER DETAILS 195 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √
W dimension - Joist width e.g. 45mm 220 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √

Heights
H dimension - Joist height e.g. 220mm 235 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √

Custom Connector
Hanger required - LUI-46-220 240 √ √ x √ √ x x x x x

Design Template
300 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
240mm deep LUI to suit Boise 5000 & 6000s joist headers only, for all other 240 & 245 I-Joists and 253 & 254 Open Web joists please use 235 deep LUIs
FFI - Face Fix I-Joist Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Optional

triangular
The FFI hanger is a multi-purpose utility connector for any joist to joist nail holes for
or joist to trimmer application. increased
uplift
The FFI is designed to transfer its safe working load/characteristic
capacity without the need for web stiffeners. However I-Joist
Timber To Masonry
manufacturer may require web stiffeners.

Connections
Rear location
ADVANTAGES tab
• Provides a flush floor finish.
H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
Locating spike
in base W
B
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371 FFI

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
I-Joist to I-Joist I-Joist to LSL, PSL, LVL, LSL, PSL, LVL, Glulam or
Glulam or Versa-Lam Versa-Lam connection
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Installation Guide
Connections
Multiple
The FFI requires backer blocks The FFI is then fixed to the face of The incoming member is then
installed tightly to the bottom flange the supporting joist in the correct dropped into position. The bottom 2
Restraint Straps
of the supporting joist. position. Fill all nail holes on face. nail holes in the side flange must be
filled.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template

FFI - Face Fix Hanger
Introduction
FFI Performance - I-Joist (39 to 75mm Wide)
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
I-Joist
Product I-Joist (Solid I-Joist
Uplift I-Joist I-Joist
(Solid timber (Solid
Timber To Masonry
Code (LVL (LVL LVL I-Joist I-Joist
W H B Face Joist Short timber flange) timber Uplift Glulam
Connections
Term Flange) Flange) to (Solid (LVL LVL
flange) or flange) (GL28)
to to LVL Flange) Flange)
to Glulam to
I-Joist LVL
I-Joist to LVL
Glulam
FFI-46-195 46 190 65 10 2 1.8 4.07 4.15 7.13 7.21 7.21 7.21 0.89 9.72 9.83 10.94 13.92
FFI-46-220 46 215 65 14 2 1.8 5.43 6.91 7.13 8.16 8.16 8.72 0.89 9.72 9.83 10.94 13.92
FFI-46-235 46 230 65 14 2 1.8 5.87 7.59 7.46 9.80 9.80 10.24 0.89 15.26 15.26 13.13 15.79
FFI-46-300 46 295 65 18 2 1.8 7.46 10.23 8.12 9.80 10.23 11.97 0.89 20.57 17.87 16.94 15.59
Timber Frame
FFI-46-350 46 345 65 26 2 1.8 10.46 9.64 9.44 9.80 9.80 18.08 0.89 19.75 18.63 24.58 25.75
FFI-46-400 46 395 65 30 2 1.8 6.36 9.06 10.10 9.80 9.80 24.50 0.89 22.00 23.99 24.63 27.07
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists.
FFI Performance - I-Joist (78 to 198mm Wide)

Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
I-Joist
Product I-Joist (Solid I-Joist
Code (Solid timber (Solid
W H B Face Joist Short (LVL (LVL LVL Uplift I-Joist I-Joist
timber flange) timber Glulam
Term Flange) Flange) to (Solid (LVL LVL
flange) or flange) (GL28)
to to LVL Flange) Flange)
to Glulam to
I-Joist LVL
I-Joist to LVL

Glulam
FFI-92-195 92 190 65 10 2 1.8 7.13 7.59 7.13 8.16 8.16 10.24 0.89 10.32 12.16 10.94 13.92
FFI-92-220 92 215 65 14 2 1.8 7.46 7.59 7.13 8.70 8.70 10.24 0.89 10.32 12.16 10.94 13.92
FFI-92-235 92 230 65 14 2 1.8 9.49 9.64 7.46 9.80 9.80 11.97 0.89 15.26 15.26 13.13 15.79
FFI-92-300 92 295 65 18 2 1.8 9.97 10.23 8.12 10.23 10.23 11.97 0.89 19.16 20.66 16.94 15.59
FFI-92-350 92 345 65 26 2 1.8 10.46 11.46 9.44 11.46 11.46 21.29 0.89 20.12 20.02 24.58 25.75
FFI-92-400 92 395 65 30 2 1.8 10.95 11.46 10.10 12.69 12.69 24.50 0.89 22.2 25.21 24.63 27.07
FFI-92-450 92 445 65 30 2 1.8 10.95 11.46 10.10 12.69 12.69 24.50 0.89 22.2 25.21 24.63 27.07
Truss To Wallplate
Hangers shown above are for 89mm joists.
Connections
FFIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 144, 150, 183 and 198mm.

Enhanced uplift capacity can be achieved by using additional triangular nail holes in the side flanges and fixing web
stiffeners where the incoming joist is an I-Joist.
Connections
When using web stiffeners for this purpose ensure the I-Joist manufacturer’s fixing guidelines are followed.
Multiple
No of side nails
8 4.0 7.11
AVAILABLE SIZES
Restraint Straps
Widths 39 46 50 52 61 65 72 75 78 92 97 100 105 122 130 138 144 150 183 198
195 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √
220 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √
235 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Heights
Ancillary Products
300 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
350 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
400 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √
450 x x x x x x x x √ √ x √ x x x √ x x x √

Custom Connector
Design Template
GENERAL NOTES
1. All I-Joist to I-Joist safe working loads/characteristic capacities are based on I-Joist headers with fully nailed backer blocks (refer to I-Joist manufacturer’s fixing details).
2. No web stiffeners were used to achieve safe working loads/characteristic capacities stated (I-Joist manufacturer may require web stiffeners).
3. Safe working loads/characteristic capacities quoted are the maximum hanger capacity.
4. When multiple joists are used they must be connected together to act as a single unit (refer to I-Joist manufacturer’s fixing details)
IFI - Internal Flange Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The IFI hanger can accommodate widths of 100mm and below, and
can be used at the corner locations of floor cassettes, post to beam
connections and in cantilevered or balcony positions.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
• Eliminates clashing between conventional hangers.

Connections
• Corner details where joist is fixed to end of beam/rim board.

H
MATERIAL
• 1.2 mm – galvanised mild steel hanger - Z275
Timber Frame
W B
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 IFI

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Glulam to Glulam, LSL, Open Web Joist to Glulam, I-Joist to Glulam, I-Joist to I-Joist
PSL or LVL LSL, PSL or LVL LSL, PSL or LVL
Truss To Wallplate
IFI hangers can be manufactured in depths

Connections
of 190mm, 215mm, 230mm and 295mm, as

demonstrated, to accommodate I-Joist depths
ranging from 195mm deep to 302mm.
295mm
190mm 215mm
230mm Hanger widths available range from 39mm to
100mm.
Connections
Multiple
195 depth 220 depth 235 depth 300 depth
Installation Guide
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
Plan View Plan View Plan View
Position IFI hanger flush against Fill all nail holes (shown in red) located Offer incoming member into the IFI
Custom Connector
supporting joist. in the back flange of the IFI hanger hanger and fix using 2No. 3.75 x
Design Template
using 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails. 30mm square twist nails (shown in
red). If additional uplift is required fix
optional triangular nail holes.

IFI - Internal Flange Hanger
Introduction
Application
Minimum 90mm No minimum
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Timber Frame
Using standard face fix hangers, in an application where Using IFI hangers in this application will eliminate
90mm or less is the required spacing between joists, will overlapping or ‘clashing’ of the side flanges.
cause the side flanges to overlap or ‘clash’.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
IFI Performance - I-Joist
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Product
Code Uplift I-Joist I-Joist
W H B Face Joist Short (Solid Uplift (Solid Glulam
Term Glulam LVL LVL
or LVL or LVL (GL28)
Flange) Flange)
IFI-46-195 46 190 50 10 2 0.85 4.07 4.07 4.07 1.06 10.55 8.16 8.16
IFI-46-220 46 215 50 12 2 0.85 5.43 5.43 5.43 1.06 10.55 8.16 8.16
IFI-46-235 46 230 50 14 2 0.85 5.87 5.87 5.87 1.06 11.95 9.53 9.53
IFI-46-300 46 295 50 18 2 0.85 7.46 7.46 7.46 1.06 11.95 10.40 10.40
Connections
Multiple
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists, IFIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97 and 100mm.

Restraint Straps

No of side nails
4 1.8 2.59
AVAILABLE SIZES
Ancillary Products
Widths 39 46 50 52 61 65 72 75 78 92 97 100
195 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Heights
220 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
235 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
300 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Custom Connector
Design Template
TFI - Top Fix I-Joist Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TFI hanger offers one standard design that is quick and simple
to install. The TFI hanger combines a cost effective connector with
optimum performance.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
ADVANTAGES
• Easy for lining through.
• Full height side flanges.
H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
W
B
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371 TFI

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
I-Joist to I-Joist I-Joist to double I-Joist Double I-Joist to LVL/ Glulam

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Installation Guide
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Pre-fit backer blocks tightly to the top Nail TFI to supporting joist. Drop the incoming member into the
flange of the supporting joist. Please TFI, fully nail, (nail to underside for
ensure the I-Joist manufacturer’s location purposes only).
fixing guidelines are followed.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template

TFI - Top Fix I-Joist Hanger
Introduction
TFI - Performance - I-Joist (Single/Double Joists)
Fixings
(3.75 x 30mm)
I-Joist
Product I-Joist
Uplift I-Joist (Solid I-Joist
(Solid I-Joist
Timber To Masonry
Code Top / (LVL Timber (LVL Glulam LVL I-Joist
W H B Joist Short Timber Uplift (Solid Glulam
Connections
Face Flange) Flange) Flange) to to (LVL LVL
Term Flange) Timber (GL28)
to to to Glulam LVL Flange)
to Flange)
I-Joist Glulam LVL
I-Joist
or LVL
TFI-46-195 46 195 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 11.53 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-200 46 200 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 11.53 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-220 46 220 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 11.53 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-235 46 235 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 11.53 13.94 14.63 17.15
Timber Frame
TFI-46-241 46 241 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 11.53 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-245 46 245 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 11.53 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-302 46 302 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 12.76 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-350 46 350 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 12.76 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-356 46 356 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 12.76 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-360 46 360 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 12.76 13.94 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-400 46 400 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 14.29 14.20 14.63 17.15
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
TFI-46-406 46 406 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 14.29 14.20 14.63 17.15
TFI-46-450 46 450 50 4/8 2 0.8 6.64 6.90 6.64 7.50 6.64 11.06 1.13 14.29 14.20 14.63 17.15
Hangers shown above are for 45mm joists, TFIs are available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97 and 100mm. For hanger widths greater than
100mm stated please refer to FFI hanger on page 54.

AVAILABLE SIZES
Widths 39 46 50 52 61 65 72 75 78 92 97 100
195 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
200 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x
Truss To Wallplate
220 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Connections
235 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √
241 √ √ √ √ √ x √ x √ √ √ x
245 √ √ √ x √ √ x √ √ √ √ √
Heights
302 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
350 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Connections
356 √ √ x √ √ x x x √ √ x x
Multiple
360 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x
400 √ √ √ x √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
406 √ √ x x √ x x x √ √ x x
450 √ √ x x x x x x √ √ x √
Restraint Straps

Ancillary Products
GENERAL NOTES
1. All I-Joist to I-Joist safe working loads/characteristic capacities are based on I-Joist headers with fully nailed backer blocks (refer to I-Joist manufacturer’s fixing details).
2. No web stiffeners were used to achieve safe working loads/characteristic capacities stated (I-Joist manufacturer may require web stiffeners).
3. Safe working loads/characteristic capacities quoted are the maximum hanger capacity.
4. When multiple joists are used they must be connected together to act as a single unit (refer to I-Joist manufacturer’s fixing details).
5. Safe working load allowed without backer blocks is 1.8kN up to 245mm deep joists and 1.4kN on joists greater than 245mm deep.
6. Characteristic capacity without backer blocks is 4.08kN for solid timber flange I-Joists and 5.40kN for LVL flange I-Joists.
Custom Connector
Design Template
VS - Variable Skewed Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Part of the world’s first backer and filler free solution. The VS hanger
offers a superior level of performance to traditional joist hangers. The
unique construction provides a variable skewed angle of between 30˚
and 90˚.
Timber To Masonry
ADVANTAGES Angle scale on base to

Connections
ease adjustment
• No Backer block required. H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
W
B
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371
IMPORTANT - VS hangers can be adjusted to the desired angle once

VS
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
VS for Open Web VS for I-Joists
Installation Guide
Stage 1 - Adjust Angle Stage 2 - Fixing to Header Member
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Adjust side plate to approximate angle between 30° and 90° 1. Align VS to face of header member.
using scale on base of hanger, bending only once.
Please refer to the angle table on the following page to 2. Face fix VS to header member using 11no. 3.75 x 30mm
determine if one or two bends are required. square twist nails.
Connections
Multiple
Stage 3 - Locate Incoming Member Stage 4 - Fix Incoming Member

Restraint Straps
Locate incoming member and adjust

side plate to correct angle, ensuring
maximum gap between incoming joist
Ancillary Products
and back plate is no greater than 3mm. Fix to incoming member Please ensure that:
Max - 3mm gap at using 6no. 3.75 x 30mm 1no. inner nail hole
any given time square twist nails. Where (indicated in red) &
incoming member is an 1no. outer nail hole
I-Joist, web stiffeners must (indicated in red) are
be fixed as per I-Joist filled on the underside
manufacturer’s guidelines. with 3.75 x 30mm
Custom Connector
Design Template
square twist nails.

Introduction
Joist width and angle combinations to determine the number of bends required
Joist width Angle Required
35 N/A 30 to 90 Single Bend
38 N/A 30 to 90
Timber To Masonry
44 N/A 30 to 90
Connections
45 N/A 30 to 90
47 N/A 30 to 90
51 30 to 32 >32 to 90
58 30 to 34 >34 to 90
59 30 to 34 >34 to 90
60 30 to 34 >35 to 90
Timber Frame
63 30 to 37 >37 to 90
70 30 to 39 >39 to 90 Double Bend
72 30 to 40 >40 to 90
76 30 to 42 >42 to 90
88 30 to 46 >46 to 90
89 30 to 46 >46 to 90
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
90 30 to 46 >46 to 90
94 30 to 48 >48 to 90
97 30 to 49 >49 to 90
Double Bend Single Bend

VS Performance- I-Joists & Open Web
Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Dimensions
Product Code (3.75x30mm) Angles 30° to 90° Angles 30° to 90°
W H B Face Joist Short I-Joist Glulam Uplift I-Joist
Left hand Right hand (with (Solid Glulam
Term (All LVL (Min (LVL LVL
orientation orientation backer Timber (GL28)
Flanges) GL28) Flange)
blocks) Flange)
Truss To Wallplate
VS-195-L VS-195-R 245 195 125 11 6 2.5 4.16 5.17* 5.17 5.17 3.75 5.51 5.27 7.04 7.11
Connections
VS-220-L VS-220-R 245 220 125 11 6 2.5 4.16 5.17* 5.17 5.17 3.75 5.51 5.27 7.04 7.11
VS-240-L VS-240-R 245 240 125 11 6 2.5 4.16 5.17* 5.17 5.17 3.75 5.51 5.27 7.04 7.11
VS-300-L VS-300-R 245 300 125 11 6 2.5 4.16 5.17* 5.17 5.17 3.75 7.24 6.39 7.04 7.11
For loads outwith these please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570
Connections
Multiple
*ENHANCED To order specify Left or Right hand orientation
PERFORMANCE WITH
BACKER BLOCKS
To achieve an enhanced
performance for I-Joists face
nail through the 4No. triangular
Restraint Straps
nail holes using 3.75 x 30mm

square twist nails into either
solid headers or a properly fitted
backer block.
Fix backer block to NB: Backer block to be fitted LEFT-HAND RIGHT-HAND

front side only. tight to top flange.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
45L/R - Face Fix 45° Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 45L/R timber to timber connector offers a pre-skewed 45º left or
right hand orientation.
MATERIAL H
Timber To Masonry
Connections
27
W
50 45°
45L/R
Timber Frame
50
45°
W
45L illustrated
45L/R Performance - I-Joist
Product Code Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Hanger Capacity (kN)
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)

Uplift
Left Hand Right Hand I-Joist I-Joist Glulam I-Joist I-Joist Glulam
W H B Face Joist Short Uplift
Orientation Orientation (Solid (LVL LVL (Min (Solid (Solid LVL (Min
Term
Flange) Flange) GL28) Flange) Flange) GL28)
45L-46-170 45R-46-170 46 170 50 14 2 0.8 5.55 5.55 5.55 5.55 0.99 14.92 14.92 15.48 15.48
45L-46-220 45R-46-220 46 220 50 17 3 0.8 5.55 5.55 5.55 5.55 0.99 14.92 14.92 15.48 15.48
45L-46-300 45R-46-300 46 300 50 21 3 0.8 6.93 6.93 6.93 6.93 0.99 17.54 17.54 16.31 16.31
Hangers shown are for 45mm wide joists, available in widths of 39, 46, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 88, 92, 97 and 100mm.
For angles outwith 45°, please refer to VS page 60 or VRC page 64.
FTHI - Flexible Timber Hanger
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FTHI is an adaptable concept in top fix support where higher 300
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
loads need to be transferred safely and economically.

ADVANTAGES
• Flexible nature of its design can also accommodate high load, F
75
skew applications that may arise.
MATERIAL H
• Header & beam flanges 4mm mild steel

Connections
Multiple
• Finish – Zinc phosphate undercoat with an organic bituminous top W B

coat.
• Alternative finish on request - hot dipped post galvanised to
BS5729 FTHI
FTHI Performance - I-Joist

Restraint Straps

Hanger Dimensions (mm)
(3.75 x 30mm) Uplift Header Specification Header Specification
F Short LVL or Glulam (GL28 min) Uplift Glulam
W H B Top Joist Term LVL
(Flange Height) Long Term Medium Term (GL28 min)
39 - 222 195 - 450 150 Variable 4 2 1.0 22.85 25.55 2.0 42.0* 42.0*
FTHI is available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 72, 75, 78, 92, 97, 100, 105, 122, 130, 138, 144, 150, 183, 198 and 222mm.
FTHI is available in depths of 195, 200, 220, 235, 241, 245, 302, 350, 356, 360, 400, 406 and 450mm.
Ancillary Products
FTHI Performance - Open Web

Hanger Dimensions (mm)
(3.75 x 30mm) Uplift Download - LVL or GL Header Header Specification
F Short LVL or Glulam (GL28 min) Uplift Glulam
W H B Top Joist Term LVL
(Flange Height) Long Term Medium Term (GL28 min)
39 - 300 195 - 450 150 Variable 4 2 1.0 22.85 25.55 2.0 42.0* 42.0*
FTHI is available in widths of 39, 46, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 198, 225, 250 and 300mm.
Custom Connector
Design Template
FTHI is available in depths of 195, 200, 220, 225, 230, 253, 280, 302, 380, 393 and 420mm.
The performance is not depth dependent and the figures quoted apply to all depths of beams.
Any width and depth available to order. Please refer to FTH hanger page 84 for full order details and options available.

ACE - Adjustable Connector Eaves
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ACE has the flexibility to be adjustable on-site for angles between V1
15º and 45º and eliminates the need to use bevelled wallplates. S2
ADVANTAGES
• Flexible adjustment on-site.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Positive load transfer.
MATERIAL
S1
Timber Frame
V1 = Vertical direction
S1 = Along wallplate direction
S2 = Down slope direction
ACE
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide

Required Required Required
angle angle angle
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Install face nails to Adjust hanger flange to Install all wallplate nails. Install all rafter nails.
outside of wallplate. the required pitch.
ACE Performance
Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Connector - kN
Product Code S2
Uplift V1 Down S1
Wallplate Joist Medium & Uplift Direction V1 Direction S1 Direction S2
Connections
Short Term Medium Term Short Term
Multiple
Short Term
ACE-39 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 5.64* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-46 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 5.64* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-50 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 5.64* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-61 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 6.1* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-65 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 6.1* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-72 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 7.1* 2.72* 2.78*
Restraint Straps
ACE-75 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 7.1* 2.72* 2.78*

ACE-92 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 8.98* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-97 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 8.98* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE-100 9 4 1.46 4.49 1.36 1.39 2.92* 8.98* 2.72* 2.78*
ACE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BOISE 5000s and 6000s I-JOIST PRODUCTS.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
VRC - Variable Ridge Connector
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The VRC connects rafters to ridge beams. Its innovative design allows
it to accommodate slopes between -35° and +45° and skews between
30° and 90°. It provides a positive load transfer.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Flexible adjustment on-site

• Not width dependent (up to 100mm)
• No need to mitre cut joist for skewed applications H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
B 100
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371 VRC

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
30°
90°
Adjustable slope between Adjustable angle between NB. All VRC connectors require web
-35° and +45° 30° and 90° stiffeners for I-Joist applications
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Installation Guide
Connections
Multiple
Face fix VRC to solid header using Offer incoming member and fix using Wipe over bottom side flange at
9no. nails. If slope is required, adjust 2no. nails to underside. appropriate crease line. Then fill the
Restraint Straps
the angle of the base. 2 nail holes closest to the bend line.
Stage 4 Stage 5 - For Sloped AND Skewed Applications ONLY
Ancillary Products
30°
90°
Wipe over top side flange at appropriate crease line. Rotate to required angle and secure at eaves.
Custom Connector
Then fix using 4no. nails.

Design Template

VRC - Variable Ridge Connector
Introduction
VRC Performance
Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity of
Fixings - Long Term Connector - kN
Product Code Dimensions Angles
(3.75 x 30mm)
Uplift
Short Solid Timber (Min Uplift Solid Timber (Min
Left Hand Right Hand
W H B Face Joist Slope Skew Term TR26), Glulam (Min TR26), Glulam (Min
Orientation Orientation
Timber To Masonry
GL28), LVL & I-Joist GL28), LVL & I-Joist
Connections
VRC-195-L VRC-195-R 100 195 90 9 8 -35° to 45° 30° to 90° 2.0 4.0 2.59 4.65
VRC-350-L VRC-350-R 100 350 90 9 8 -35° to 45° 30° to 90° 2.0 4.0 2.59 5.0
Note: For applications outside the scope of those specified contact Cullen’s Technical Department.
How to choose the orientation
Timber Frame
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Left Hand Orientation - VRC-L Right Hand Orientation - VRC-R
KMI - Mini Hanger

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The KMI hanger offers a compact, economical connector. The
innovative strengthening points incorporated in the design, transfer
loading directly to the fixings, ensuring enhanced performance whilst
minimising deflection.
ADVANTAGES
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
• Location tab allows fast, positive fixing.
H
MATERIAL
W B
Strengthening
points
Connections
Multiple
KMI
Restraint Straps
Typical I-Joist application

(IMPORTANT - top flange must be restrained with
inverted KMI)
KMI Performance
Ancillary Products
Dimensions Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Uplift Header Specification Header Specification
Code W H B Header Joist Short Uplift
I-Joist (Solid or
Term LVL or Glulam I-Joist (Solid or LVL Flange)
LVL Flange)
KMI-46 46 52 50 4 2 0.8 2.00 2.40 4.33 4.33
* Values obtained from tests carried out by Cullen Building Products and calculated in accordance with ETAG 015.
Performance shown is for 2no. KMI’s installed as per the above detail, this detail is the only fixing method that meets the NHBC technical requirements.
Custom Connector
Design Template
Connection to Steelwork
Introduction
Top Fix Hanger (TFI)
Top Fixed to Timber Packer Top & Face Fixed to Timber Packer
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Timber Frame
Hanger fixed to timber packer secured to top of steel beam using 8no. Hanger fixed to timber packer secured to top flange and web of steel
nails. Hanger must be deeper than steel beam to prevent hanger rotation. beam using 12no. nails.
Timber packer must be a minimum 35x72mm C16 grade timber. Timber packer fixed to web of beam (as per Building Designer) to
prevent hanger rotation.
Safe Working Load for all hangers: 4.2kN Timber packer must be a minimum 35x72mm C16 grade timber.
Characteristic Load for all hangers: 7.56kN*
Safe Working Load for all hangers: 5.3kN
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Characteristic Load for all hangers: 9.2kN*
Top Fixed to Steel Beam Top Fixed to Steel Beam & Face Fixed to Timber Packer
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Hanger fixed directly to top flange of steel beam (maximum steel Hanger fixed directly to top flange of steel beam (maximum steel
thickness 12mm) using 4no. Spit Spitfire P370 Cartridge tool using thickness 12mm) using 4no. Spit Spitfire P370 Cartridge tool using
SC9 nails or equivalent, into the hanger to flanges (2no. fixings per SC9 nails or equivalent, into the hanger to flanges (2no. fixings per
leg). leg). Timber packer fixed to web of beam (as per Building Designer)
Hanger must be deeper than steel beam to prevent hanger rotation. to prevent hanger rotation.
Safe Working Load for all hangers: 6kN Safe Working Load for all hangers: 6kN
Characteristic Load for all hangers: 10.8kN* Characteristic Load for all hangers: 10.8kN*
Connections
Multiple
Preventing Hanger Rotation - “Do’s and Don’ts”

Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
Bottom of hanger extends past bottom flange Bottom of hanger stops short of bottom flange of steel beam
of steel beam to prevent hanger rotation. NO RESISTANCE TO ROTATION please refer to above illustrations.
Custom Connector
Design Template

Connection to Steelwork
Introduction
Face Fix Hanger (FFI)
Timber packer to be securely fixed to web of steel beam, packer to be

fixed tightly to bottom flange of steelwork.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Timber Packer to be a minimum of C16 grade timber.
Fixing of timber packer to steelwork by Building Designer.
Timber Frame
D D
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Dropped dimension D must not be greater than 30% of the overall joist depth.
FFI Performance - Connection to Steelwork

Hanger Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Load (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Hanger Capacity (kN)
Product Code Uplift Enhanced uplift

Fixing to solid timber Enhanced uplift Fixing to solid timber
W H B Face Joist Short (fully nailed) Uplift
(Min C16) (fully nailed) (Min C16)
Term Short term
FFI-46-195 46 190 65 10 2 1.8 4.0 6.2 0.89 7.11 9.3*
FFI-46-220 46 215 65 14 2 1.8 4.0 6.2 0.89 7.11 9.3*
FFI-46-235 46 230 65 14 2 1.8 4.0 6.6 0.89 7.11 9.9*
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
FFI-46-300 46 295 65 18 2 1.8 4.0 7.6 0.89 7.11 11.4*
FFI-46-350 46 345 65 26 2 1.8 4.0 9.4 0.89 7.11 14.1*
FFI-46-400 46 395 65 30 2 1.8 4.0 10.1 0.89 7.11 15.15*
*
Values obtained from tests carried out by Cullen Building Products and calculated in accordance with ETAG 015.
Enhanced uplift capacity can be achieved by using additional triangular nail holes in the side flanges and fixing web stiffeners where the incoming joist is an I-Joist.
When using web stiffeners for this purpose ensure the I-Joist manufacturer’s fixing guidelines are followed.
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
KM - Mini Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The KM hanger offers a compact, economical connector. The
innovative strengthening points incorporated in the design, transfer
loading directly to the fixings, ensuring enhanced performance whilst
minimising deflection.
Timber To Masonry
ADVANTAGES
Connections
• Location tab allows fast, positive fixing.

H
MATERIAL
W B
Strengthening
Timber Frame
points
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 KM

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Typical ceiling hatch trimming

detail using mini hangers
KM Performance
Dimensions Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Solid Timber Header

Code Uplift (Min TR26 / C27) Solid Timber Header
W H B Header Joist Uplift
Short Term (Min TR26 / C27)
Long Medium Short
Term Term Term
KM-38 38 52 50 6 2 0.8 2.56 2.92 3.06 0.99 3.34
KM-44 44 49 50 6 2 0.8 2.56 2.92 3.06 0.99 3.34
KM-50 50 46 50 6 2 0.8 2.56 2.92 3.06 0.99 3.34
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
TM - Midi Shoe
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TM is offered as an even more economical alternative to our
standard truss shoe where lower loading situations arise.
Connections
ADVANTAGES
Multiple
• Cost effective.
MATERIAL H

W
Restraint Straps
B
NB. Minimum bottom chord depth is 97mm.
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 TM

Ancillary Products
TM Performance
Dimensions Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Solid Timber Header

Product Code Uplift (Min TR26 / C27) Solid Timber Header
W H B Header Joist Uplift
Short Term (Min TR26 / C27)
Long Medium Short
Term Term Term
TM-38 38 87 75 12 4 2.0 5.4 5.4 5.5 0.99 5.12
Custom Connector
Design Template
TM-44 44 84 75 12 4 2.0 5.4 5.4 5.5 0.99 5.12

TM-50 50 81 75 12 4 2.0 5.4 5.4 5.5 0.99 5.12

KH - Kwiki Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The KH provides a quick and simple solution for various timber-timber
connections.
ADVANTAGES
• Adjustable leg length accommodates all standard timber sections.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• The use of light gauge material eliminates the need for notching.
MATERIAL
• KH-38 - KH-100 - 0.9mm galvanised mild steel - Z275 H
• KH-125 to KH-150 - 1.5mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
Timber Frame
B W
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 KH
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
KH Performance
Fixings
Dimensions Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
(3.75x30mm)
Product Solid Timber Header

Minimum Joist Size Short (Min C16)
Code Solid Timber Header
W H B F Face Joist Term Uplift
(Min TR26 / C27)
Uplift Medium
Long Term
Connections
Term
Multiple
* (2) (3)
38 xdenotes
150 number of joist/beams
KH-38 38 connected
271 50 together
140 to24
act as a single
5 unit 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 9.81
44 x 150 KH-44 44 268 50 137 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 9.81
45 x 150 KH-47 47 267 50 135 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 9.81
50 x 150 KH-50 50 265 50 134 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
63 x 150 KH-63 63 258 50 128 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
75 x 125 KH-75 75 277 50 122 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
Restraint Straps
44 x 125 (2)* KH-88 88 271 50 119 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
45 x 125 (2)* KH-92 92 269 50 111 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
50 x 125 (2)* KH-100 100 265 50 109 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
63 x 150 (2)* KH-125 125 263 50 96 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
50 x 150 (3)* KH-150 150 250 50 84 24 5 2.5 8.2 9.3 3.70 10.16
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
KHL - Kwiki Hangers Long Leg
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The KHL joist hanger is an extended leg version of the KH hanger.
It provides a quick and simple solution for the deeper timber-timber
applications, such as loft conversions, supporting deeper floor joists,
purlin connections and “Dropped” or “Underslung” floor support.
Timber To Masonry
ADVANTAGES
Connections
• Adjustable leg length accommodates various timber depths.

H
MATERIAL
F
Timber Frame
W B
European Community Registered Design
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 KHL

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
KHL - Roof Truss Application KHL - I-Joist Application
KHL Performance - (Backers & Web Stiffeners required for I-Joist applications)
Fixings
Dimensions Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
(3.75x30mm)
Truss To Wallplate
Minimum Product Solid Timber Header

Connections
Joist Size Code Uplift (Min C16) Solid Timber Header

W H B F Face Joist Short Uplift
(Min C20)
Term Medium
Long Term
Term
38 x 200 KHL-38 38 481 50 182 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 9.27
44 x 200 KHL-44 44 478 50 179 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 9.27
45 x 200 KHL-47 47 476 50 177 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 9.27
50 x 200 KHL-50 50 475 50 176 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 9.27
Connections
63 x 175 KHL-63 63 468 50 169 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 9.27

Multiple
75 x 175 KHL-75 75 462 50 163 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 9.27

44 x 175 (2)* KHL-88 88 456 50 157 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 15.04
45 x 175 (2)* KHL-92 92 454 50 156 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 15.04
50 x 175 (2)* KHL-100 100 450 50 151 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 15.04
63 x 150 (2)* KHL-125 125 437 50 138 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 15.04
50 x 150 (3)* KHL-150 150 425 50 126 34 5 2.5 11.49 11.49 3.7 15.04
Restraint Straps
* (2) (3) denotes number of joist/beams connected together to act as a single unit
KHL - Joist Hangers for Dropped Floors

Max. Header Depth Header Width (mm)
Given in Table 39 44 50 63 75 100 125 150
39 250 250 250 250 250 225 200 175
Ancillary Products
44 250 250 250 250 250 225 200 175

50 250 250 250 250 250 225 200 175
Hanger 63 250 250 250 250 225 200 175 150
Width
(mm) 75 250 250 250 250 225 200 175 150
100 250 250 250 225 225 200 175 150
100mm 125 250 225 225 225 200 175 150 N/A
max
150 250 225 225 200 200 175 150 N/A
Custom Connector
Design Template

TS - Truss Shoe
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TS is designed to support trussed rafters from primary girders. It
provides a safe and economical connection. Maximum gap allowed
3mm as per illustration below right.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
• Allows design loading to be efficiently transferred without local
Connections
over stressing.
• The high performance nail configuration minimises any direct
deflection or rotation caused by the incoming truss not abutting H
the primary girder.
MATERIAL F
Timber Frame
W B
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 TS
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Truss To Wallplate
Maximum Gap Allowed = 3mm
Connections
There is no performance reduction Where depth of girder truss bottom
when TS is nailed in the face only, chord is less than 120mm a timber
Connections
providing all nails have been fixed. packer must be nailed to the top of
Multiple
the bottom chord.
TS Performance
Dimensions Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN)
Hanger (kN)
Restraint Straps
Solid Timber Header

Minimum Product (Min C16)
Truss Width Code Uplift
Solid Timber Header
W H B F Back Face Joist Short Uplift
Long Medium Short (Min C20)
Term
Term Term Term
35 TS-38 38 256 75 120 - 18 6 2.0 8.2 9.37 9.64 4.05 12.17

44 TS-44 44 253 75 117 - 18 6 2.0 8.2 9.37 9.64 4.05 12.17
Ancillary Products
47 TS-50 50 250 75 114 - 18 6 2.0 8.2 9.37 9.64 4.05 12.17

63 TS-63 63 243 75 108 - 18 6 2.0 8.2 9.37 9.64 4.05 12.17
35 (2)* TS-75 75 237 75 101 - 18 6 2.0 8.2 9.37 9.64 4.05 12.17
47 (2)* TS-100 100 225 75 89 - 18 6 2.0 9.15 9.64 9.64 4.05 15.52
*(2) denotes 2 trusses connected together to act as a single unit

Custom Connector
Design Template
MTH - Medium Truss Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Medium Truss Hanger (MTH) is designed to support trusses
connecting to girders. It provides a safe and economical connection,
allowing design loading to be efficiently transferred without local over
stressing. The high performance nail configuration minimises any Optional triangular nail
direct deflection or rotation caused by the incoming truss. holes for enhanced
Timber To Masonry
uplift resistance
Connections
ADVANTAGES
• No local over stressing.
• Multi-fixing options - for faster installation or increased load
carrying capacity. H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
W
FCS FastenMaster
Connector Screw B
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 MTH

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
245 270
215
170
120
85
Truss To Wallplate
MTH Range
Connections
MTH insitu (heights in mm)
MTH Performance - Nails only

Fixings
Dimensions Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
(3.75x30mm)
Connections
Product Header Specification Header Specification

Multiple
Code Uplift
W H B Face Joist Short Solid Glulam Uplift Solid Glulam
Term Timber (Min LVL Timber (Min LVL
(Min C20) GL28) (Min C20) GL28)
MTH-46-85 46 85 75 10 4 0.77 3.2 3.2 3.2 1.35 5.91 5.91 5.91
MTH-46-120 46 120 75 18 4 0.77 6.02 6.02 6.02 1.35 14.84 14.84 14.84
MTH-46-170 46 170 75 28 4 0.77 10.73 10.73 10.73 1.35 17.64 17.64 17.64
Restraint Straps
MTH-46-215 46 215 75 36 4 0.77 10.73 10.73 10.73 1.35 17.64 16.25 22.92
MTH-46-245 46 245 75 40 4 0.77 10.73 10.73 10.73 1.35 17.64 16.25 22.92
MTH-46-270 46 270 75 44 4 0.77 10.73 10.73 10.73 1.35 17.64 26.5 22.92
MTH Performance - Bolts only

Ancillary Products
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)

Product Face Joist Uplift
Code W H B (M12 (3.75x Short Solid Glulam Uplift Solid Glulam
bolts) 30mm) Term Timber (Min LVL Timber (Min LVL
(Min C20) GL28) (Min C20) GL28)
MTH-46-85 46 85 75 2 4 0.77 4.07 4.07 4.07 1.35 9.93 9.93 9.93

Custom Connector
Design Template
MTH-46-215 46 215 75 4 4 0.77 8.06 8.06 8.06 1.35 17.35 17.35 17.35
MTH-46-245 46 245 75 6 4 0.77 8.66 8.66 8.66 1.35 17.35 20.97 20.97

MTH - Medium Truss Hanger
Introduction
MTH Performance - Nails & Bolts

Product Face
Joist Uplift
Code (M12 bolts Solid Glulam Solid Glulam
W H B (3.75x Short Uplift
& Timber (Min LVL Timber (Min LVL
30mm) Term
Timber To Masonry
3.75x30mm) (Min C20) GL28) (Min C20) GL28)
Connections
MTH-46-85 46 85 75 2 &10 4 0.77 4.43 4.43 4.43 1.35 9.93 9.93 9.93
MTH-46-215 46 215 75 4 & 36 4 0.77 8.06 8.66 8.66 1.35 17.35 17.35 17.35
MTH-46-245 46 245 75 6 & 40 4 0.77 9.86 9.86 9.86 1.35 17.35 23.86 23.86
Timber Frame
MTH Performance - FastenMaster (FCS35) only

Product Joist Uplift
Code Face Solid Glulam Solid Glulam
(FCS35) Timber (Min LVL Timber (Min LVL
30mm) Term
(Min C20) GL28) (Min C20) GL28)
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
MTH-46-120 46 120 75 2 4 0.77 1.81 1.81 1.81 1.35 3.72 3.72 3.72
MTH-46-215 46 215 75 4 4 0.77 3.41 3.41 3.41 1.35 6.14 6.14 6.14
MTH-46-245 46 245 75 6 4 0.77 6.44 6.44 6.44 1.35 15.29 15.29 15.29

MTH Performance - FastenMaster (FCS35) & Nails
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Capacity of Hanger - kN

Product Face
Joist Uplift
Code (FCS35 Solid Glulam Solid Glulam
& Timber (Min LVL Timber (Min LVL
30mm) Term
3.75x30mm) (Min C20) GL28) (Min C20) GL28)
Truss To Wallplate
MTH-46-120 46 120 75 2 &10 4 0.77 6.20 6.20 6.20 1.35 13.56 13.56 13.56
Connections
MTH-46-215 46 215 75 4 & 36 4 0.77 8.30 8.30 8.30 1.35 15.38 15.38 15.38
MTH-46-245 46 245 75 6 & 40 4 0.77 8.52 8.52 8.52 1.35 19.82 19.82 19.82
Hangers shown above are for 45mm beams, MTH is available in widths between 39, 46, 50, 78, 92, 100, 120, 138, 150, 183 and 198mm.
Connections
Multiple
Number of Side Safe Working Load (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Code
Nails Uplift (Short-term) Uplift
Restraint Straps
MTH-46-85 2 0.77 1.35

MTH-46-120 4 0.77 1.35
MTH-46-170 6 0.77 1.35
MTH-46-215 8 3.55 5.53
MTH-46-245 8 3.55 5.53
MTH-46-270 10 3.55 5.53
Ancillary Products
Backer blocks are required when the incoming joist is an I-Joist. Please refer the I-Joist manufacturer instructions to
install the backer blocks
Custom Connector
Design Template
MH - Multi Hangers
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The MH hanger is designed to support timber-timber connections in
situations of medium to high loading.
620
ADVANTAGES
• Range of sizes and potential fixing combinations, allow for
Timber To Masonry
500
Connections
greater design flexibility including qualified partial nail & bolt

performance. 380 H
325
MATERIAL H
• MH – 2.0mm galvanised mild steel – Z275
B
Timber Frame
W W B
MH-1 MH-2 MH-4 MH-5
MHE MHI
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
MH-6 MH-7 MH-8

MHE
MHI (Min. Width 92mm) MHE MHE (Partial Nailing)

Truss To Wallplate
NB. For flooring applications please ensure leg length is smaller than joist depth
Connections
MHE Part Minimum truss bottom chord depth for fully installed MHE
MHE Width 38 50 75 100 150 200
MHE-325 147 147 147 122 97 N/A

MHE-380 172 172 172 147 122 N/A
Connections
MHE-500 N/A 222 222 197 172 N/A

Multiple
MHE-620 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 222
MHE Performance
Dimensions Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN)
W H Face Solid Timber Header (Min C16)

Product Code Uplift
Restraint Straps
B Nails Joist
Bolts Short Term
Min Max Min Max (3.75 x Long Term Medium Term Short Term
(M12)
30mm)
MHE-325-38 to 150 38 150 88 114 75 10 0 6 2.0 5.8 6.6 7.0
MHE-325-38 to 150 38 150 88 114 75 0 2 6 2.0 5.9 6.7 7.1
MHE-325-38 to 150 38 150 88 114 75 10 2 6 2.0 8.0 9.1 9.6
MHE-380-38 to 150 38 150 115 171 75 18 0 6 2.0 7.6 8.7 9.1

MHE-380-38 to 150 38 150 115 171 75 0 4 6 2.0 8.2 9.4 9.8
Ancillary Products
MHE-380-38 to 150 38 150 115 171 75 18 4 6 2.0 11.7 13.4 14.1
MHE-500-38 to 150 38 150 170 230 75 26 0 10 3.0 9.4 10.7 11.3

MHE-500-38 to 150 38 150 170 230 75 0 6 10 3.0 10.5 12.0 12.6
MHE-500-38 to 150 38 150 170 230 75 26 6 10 3.0 15.6 17.8 18.7
MHE-620-38 to 200 38 200 210 290 75 38 0 12 3.5 12.0 13.7 14.4

MHE-620-38 to 200 38 200 210 290 75 0 8 12 3.5 12.8 14.6 15.4
Custom Connector
Design Template
MHE-620-38 to 200 38 200 210 290 75 38 8 12 3.5 19.8 22.6 23.8

MHE-325, 380 & 500 available in widths - 38, 39,44, 46, 50, 63, 75, 78, 88, 92, 100, 118, 122, 125, 135, 138 & 150mm.
MHI 325, 380 & 500 available in widths 92, 100, 118, 125, 135, 138 & 150mm.
MHE-620 available in widths - 38, 39, 44, 46, 50, 63, 75, 78, 88, 92, 100, 118, 122, 125, 135, 138, 150, 175, 183 & 200mm.
MHI 620 available in widths 92, 100, 118, 125, 135, 138, 150, 175, 183 & 200mm.
MHE-670 available in widths 210, 222, 225, 230, 240 & 250mm - For 670 fixings & performance please refer to MHE-620 tables
MHE-720 available in widths 275 & 300mm - For 720 fixings & performance please refer to MHE-620 tables

MH - Multi Hangers
Introduction
620, 670 & 720mm
500mm
380mm
325mm
Timber To Masonry
Connections
MHE code = The overall size of the part UNFOLDED.
Timber Frame
e.g. MHE-500-100 is 500mm long, to determine leg height 500 - 100 = 400 ÷ 2= 200mm high less bend allowance.
MHE-325, 500 & 620 can be folded to suit sizes between 38mm & 150mm.
MHE-620 can be folded to suit sizes between 38 & 200mm wide.
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Please note that although these parts can also be folded to form an internal hanger MHI the minimum width for a MHI hanger
is 92mm, sizes below this are not possible as the fixing legs would overlap. For any internal applications below 92mm wide
please refer to the IFI (Internal Flange Hanger) page 56.

MHE/MHI - Partial Nailing/Bolting Performance - Long-term Safe Working Load (kN)
No of Bolts No of Nails (3.75 x 30mm)

(M12)
0 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38
0 1.1 3.5 5.8 6.6 7.6 8.4 9.4 10.2 11.1 12.0
2 5.9 6.3 7.2 8.0 8.8 9.7 10.5 11.4 12.2 13.0 13.9
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
4 8.2 8.6 9.6 10.2 11.0 11.8 12.6 13.4 14.2 15.0 15.8
6 10.5 10.9 11.7 12.5 13.2 14.0 14.8 15.6 16.4 17.1 17.9
8 12.8 13.2 13.9 14.7 15.4 16.1 16.9 17.6 18.4 19.1 19.8
MHE/MHI - Partial Nailing/Bolting Performance - Medium-term Safe Working Load (kN)
No of Bolts No of Nails (3.75 x 30mm)
Connections
Multiple
(M12)
0 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38
0 1.3 4.0 6.6 7.5 8.7 9.6 10.7 11.6 12.7 13.7
2 6.7 7.2 8.2 9.1 10.0 11.1 12.0 13.0 13.9 14.8 15.9
4 9.4 9.8 10.9 11.6 12.5 13.5 14.4 15.3 16.2 17.1 18.0
6 12.0 12.4 13.3 14.3 15.1 16.0 16.9 17.8 18.7 19.5 20.4
8 14.6 15.1 15.9 16.8 17.6 18.4 19.3 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.6
Restraint Straps
MHE/MHI - Partial Nailing/Bolting Performance - Short-term Safe Working Load (kN)

No of Bolts
No of Nails (3.75 x 30mm)
(M12)
0 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38
Ancillary Products
0 1.3 4.2 7.0 7.9 9.1 10.1 11.3 12.2 13.3 14.4
2 7.1 7.6 8.6 9.6 10.6 11.6 12.6 13.7 14.6 15.6 16.7
4 9.8 10.3 11.5 12.2 13.2 14.2 15.1 16.1 17.0 18.0 19.0
6 12.6 13.1 14.0 15.0 15.9 16.8 17.8 18.7 19.7 20.5 21.5
8 15.4 15.8 16.7 17.6 18.5 19.3 20.3 21.1 22.1 22.9 23.8
Note - Use linear interpolation for intermediate numbers of nails or bolts.

Custom Connector
Design Template
NB. Use only 3.75 x 30mm sherardised square twist nails - all bolt holes to suit M12.
MTH-L/R - Medium Truss Hanger Left and Right
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The MTH-LR offers great ease and flexibility of installation. It is the
perfect connection when members’ sizes are not standard, from
38mm.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Greater flexibility.
• Reduced stock holding.
H
MATERIAL
Optional triangular
nail holes for
enhanced uplift
resistance 19
Timber Frame
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 19 B
MTH-L/R
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Bottom nail holes must be filled
MTH-LR Performance Double I-Joist to Solid Header
Fixings
(3.75x30mm)
Product
Code Uplift
Truss To Wallplate
Solid Solid
W H B Face Joist Short Glulam Uplift Glulam
Connections
Timber Timber
Term (Min LVL (Min LVL
(Min (Min
GL28) GL28)
C20) C20)
MTH-LR-85 39 to 198 85 75 10 4 0.77 2.46 2.46 2.46 1.35 5.13 5.13 5.13
MTH-LR-120 39 to 198 120 75 18 4 0.77 2.46 2.46 2.46 1.35 5.13 5.13 5.13
MTH-LR-170 39 to 198 170 75 28 4 0.77 2.46 2.46 2.46 1.35 5.13 5.13 5.13
MTH-LR-215 39 to 198 215 75 36 4 0.77 3.26 3.26 3.26 1.35 6.04 6.04 6.04
Connections
MTH-LR-245 39 to 198 245 75 40 4 0.77 3.26 3.26 3.26 1.35 6.04 6.04 6.04
Multiple
MTH-LR-270 39 to 198 270 75 44 4 0.77 3.26 3.26 3.26 1.35 6.04 6.04 6.04
MTH-LR Enhanced Performance - All optional triangular nail holes must be filled
Fixings
(3.75x30mm)
Restraint Straps

Product
Code Uplift Solid Solid
W H B Face Joist Short Glulam Uplift Glulam
Timber Timber
Term (Min LVL (Min LVL
(Min (Min
GL28) GL28)
C20) C20)
MTH-L-R-215 39 to 198 215 75 36 10 3.55 5.20 6.51 6.51 5.53* 9.13* 11.42* 10.76*
MTH-L-R-245 39 to 198 245 75 40 10 3.55 5.20 6.51 6.51 5.53* 9.13* 11.42* 10.76*
Ancillary Products
MTH-L-R-270 39 to 198 270 75 44 10 3.55 5.20 6.51 6.51 5.53* 9.13* 11.42* 10.76*
* Enhanced Performance capacity can be achieved by using additional triangular nail holes in the side flanges.
Standard Enhanced
performance Performance
Custom Connector
Design Template
Please note the MTH-LR can only be purchased and installed in pairs

RHS - Ridge Hip Single
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ETA - 09/0276
The RHS is used for left and right ridges. Its unique design allows it to
carry single or multiple trusses..
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
• Unique design for more flexibility on-site. Crease line to
Connections
receive multiple
• Not hand dependant.
beams
H
MATERIAL
W
Timber Frame
RHS
RHS - top view with RHS - top view

single trusses with double truss
RHS Performance - Nails only
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Joist Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Code Uplift Solid Timber
W H B Header Long Medium Short Uplift
Side Base Short Term Header (Min C20)
Term Term Term
RHS 136 150 75 23 4 4 1.8 5.95 6.8 7.1 2.76 12.86
RHS Performance - Bolts only

Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Joist Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Code Header Uplift Solid Timber
W H B Long Medium Short Uplift
(M12 bolts) Side Base Short Term Header (Min C20)
Term Term Term
RHS 136 150 75 4 4 4 1.8 5.95 6.8 7.1 2.76 10.18
RHD - Ridge Hip Double
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ETA - 09/0276
The RHD is used for left and right double ridges.
Its unique design allows it to carry single or multiple trusses.
ADVANTAGE
Crease line to
• Unique design for more flexibility on-site. receive multiple
Connections
Multiple
• Not header dependant. beams
H
MATERIAL
• 2mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
W
B
Restraint Straps
RHD
RHD - top view with RHD - top view with
single trusses double trusses
RHD Performance - Nails only
Ancillary Products
Product Joist Uplift Solid Timber Header (Min C20) Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Code W H B Header Short Uplift
Long Medium Short 3 Incoming 5 Incoming
Side Base Term Term Term Term members Members
RHD 306 220 110 36 8 6 1.8 5.87 6.7 7.04 2.76 10.26 22.27
RHD Performance - Bolts only

Custom Connector
Design Template
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads - kN Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
Product Joist Uplift Solid Timber Header (Min C20) Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Code Header
W H B Short Long Medium Short Uplift 3 Incoming 5 Incoming
(M12 bolts) Side Base Term Term Term Term members Members
RHD 306 220 110 6 8 6 1.8 5.87 6.7 7.04 2.76 8.01 8.01
CBH - Concealed Beam Hangers
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The CBH hangers offers a beam to beam or beam to post connection W
in medium to high load situations requiring a discrete connection for
exposed beams. The CBH is welded for a very robust connection.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• The notch facilitates the installation.

• Provides a discrete connection for beam to post or beam to beam
construction. H
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 B
CBH
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Beam to Post Beam to Beam

Connection Connection
Installation
Stage 1 Stage 2
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Fix the CBH hanger to the supporting Create a 5x85 or 5x115mm slot in the incoming
member using 3.75x30mm nails. member to suit the CBH and pre-drill bolt holes.
Connections
Multiple
Stage 3
Place the incoming member into the CBH hanger

and fix using 2 M12 bolts or 12mm diameter steel
dowels.
Restraint Straps
CBH Performance
Ancillary Products
Header Specification - minimum Header Specification - minimum

Joist header width of 63mm is required header width of 63mm is required
Product Code Header Uplift
(M12
W H B (3.75 x Short Solid Uplift Solid
bolts or Glulam Glulam
30mm) Term Timber LVL Timber LVL
dowels) (Min GL28) (Min GL28)
(Min C20) (Min C20)
CBH-155-80 71 155 80 16 2 4.0 6.69 6.69 6.69 7.53 15.07 15.07 15.07
CBH-185-110 71 185 110 20 2 4.0 7.08 7.32 7.73 7.53 16.69 17.25 18.93
Custom Connector
CBH-230-110 71 230 110 26 2 4.0 7.08 7.32 7.73 7.53 16.69 17.25 18.93
Design Template
Dowels can be supplied on request. Width of incoming joist should be specified at time of ordering.

HMH - Heavy Multi Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
It is not always possible to attach incoming multiple trusses to a
vertical web member of a supporting girder. For instances where this
is the case specify the HMH.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Requires fixing to the bottom chord of the primary girder only.
• Nails supplied.
H
MATERIAL
• 3mm galvanised mild steel – Z275
W
B
Timber Frame
HMH
HMH Performance
Fixings Characteristic Capacity of
Dimensions Safe Working Loads (kN)
Minimum (3.35 x 50 mm) Hanger (kN)
Engineered Wood
Product
Products (EWP)
Truss Short Solid Timber Header (Min C24)
Code Solid Timber Header
Width W H B Header Truss Term Uplift
Long Term Medium Term (Min C24)
Uplift
2 No. 35(2) HMH-80-122 80 122 100 24 12 2.5 12.10 13.83 7.11 21.78(1)
2 No. 47(2) HMH-102-122 102 122 100 24 12 2.5 12.10 13.83 7.11 21.78(1)
2 No. 35(2) HMH-80-147 80 147 100 34 12 2.5 13.88 15.86 7.11 24.98(1)
2 No. 47(2) HMH-102-147 102 147 100 34 12 2.5 13.88 15.86 7.11 24.98(1)

3 No. 35(2) HMH-118-147 118 147 100 34 12 2.5 14.05 16.06 7.11 25.29(1)
3 No. 47(2) HMH-153-147 153 147 100 34 12 2.5 14.05 16.06 7.11 25.29(1)
(1)
(2)
2 No. and 3 No. denotes 2-ply or 3-ply trusses connected together to act as a single unit.
MDG - Medium Duty Girder Hanger
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The MDG is a girder to girder connector for medium load applications.
It must be fitted to a suitable vertical web member.
ADVANTAGES
• “Nail only” girder hanger.
H
MATERIAL
Connections
Multiple
F
W B
Restraint Straps
MDG
MDG Performance
Fixings Characteristic Capacity of
Dimensions Minimum Safe Working Loads (kN)
Minimum (3.75 x 30mm) Hanger (kN)
Product Vertical
Ancillary Products
Truss Short Solid Timber Header

Code Web Solid Timber Header
Width W H B F Header Truss Term (Min C24) Uplift
Width (Min C24)
Uplift Long Term Medium Term
2 No. 35(2) MDG-80 80 478 80 180 145 25 8 4.0 14.6 18.3 7.11 33.0(1)
2 No. 44 (2)
MDG-88 88 478 80 180 145 25 8 4.0 14.6 18.3 7.11 33.0(1)
2 No. 47(2) MDG-102 102 478 80 180 169 25 8 4.0 13.6 17.0 7.11 33.0(1)
3 No. 35(2) MDG-118 118 478 80 180 169 25 8 4.0 13.6 17.0 7.11 33.0(1)
Custom Connector
Design Template
(1)
(2)
2 No. and 3 No. denotes 2-ply or 3-ply trusses connected together to act as a single unit.
HGG/VHGG - Girder to Girder Hangers
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A lightweight yet high performance product which accommodates
various incoming girder widths. The adoption of this semi-standard
concept will help eliminate costly bespoke design charges.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• VHGG can accommodate loads up to 40kN (SWL) & 64kN

H H
(characteristic capacity).
• All bolts/washers supplied with hangers.
MATERIAL
• HGG - 3.0mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
• VHGG – Zinc phosphate undercoat with an organic bituminous
B
top coat. B
Timber Frame
W W
HGG VHGG
3 x M20 bolts 4 x M20 bolts
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
(A)
Minimum vertical web width (A) - HGG = 120mm

- VHGG = 145mm
(B) (B)
Minimum bolt edge distance (B) = 1.5 x Diameter of bolt

TYPICAL EXAMPLE
M20 bolt = 1.5 x 20 =30mm minimum edge distance (B).
For Slope & Skew Applications contact CULLEN TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT.

Truss To Wallplate
HGG Performance
Connections
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN)
Hanger (kN)
Minimum
Minimum Vertical Face Solid Timber Header
Product Truss
Truss Web Short (Min C24)
Code Nails Nails Solid Timber Header
Width W H B Width Bolts Term Uplift
(A) (3.75 x (3.75 x Uplift Long Medium
(Min C24)
(M20)
30 mm) 30 mm) Term Term
2 No. 35(2) HGG-80 80 540 125 120 3 3 6 3.0 23.6 27.0 5.33 43.0(1)
Connections
2 No. 44 (2)
HGG-88 88 540 125 120 3 3 6 3.0 23.6 27.0 5.33 43.0(1)
Multiple
2 No. 47(2) HGG-102 102 540 125 120 3 3 6 3.0 23.6 27.0 5.33 43.0(1)
3 No. 35(2) HGG-118 118 540 125 120 3 3 6 3.0 23.6 27.0 5.33 43.0(1)
3 No. 47(2) HGG-153 153 540 125 120 3 3 6 3.0 23.6 27.0 5.33 43.0(1)
4 No. 47(2) HGG-200 200 540 125 120 3 3 6 3.0 23.6 27.0 5.33 43.0(1)
VHGG Performance
Restraint Straps
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN)
Hanger (kN)
Minimum
Minimum Vertical Face
Product Truss Solid Timber Header
Truss Web Short
Code Nails (Min C24) Solid Timber
Width W H B Width Nails Term Uplift
Bolts (3.75 x (Min C24)
(A) (3.75 x Uplift
(M20) 30 mm) Long Medium
30 mm)
Term Term
2 No. 35 (2)
VHGG-80 80 640 150 145 4 3 6 3.0 35.6 40.0 5.33 64.0(1)
Ancillary Products
2 No. 44 (2)
VHGG-88 88 640 150 145 4 3 6 3.0 35.6 40.0 5.33 64.0(1)
2 No. 47 (2)
VHGG-102 102 640 150 145 4 3 6 3.0 35.6 40.0 5.33 64.0(1)
3 No. 35(2) VHGG-118 118 640 150 145 4 3 6 3.0 35.6 40.0 5.33 64.0(1)
3 No. 47(2) VHGG-153 153 640 150 145 4 3 6 3.0 35.6 40.0 5.33 64.0(1)
4 No. 47(2) VHGG-200 200 640 150 145 4 3 6 3.0 35.6 40.0 5.33 64.0(1)
(1)
2 No. , 3 No. and 4 No. denotes 2, 3 or 4-ply trusses connected together to act as a single unit. Bolts to be a minimum of 1.5 x Ø of bolt from the edge of
(2)
Custom Connector
Design Template
timber. Washers for bolts to be 60 x 4mm thick.
IMPORTANT - Standard HGG/VHGG bolt packs are M20 x 180 bolts, for lengths outwith this size please specify when ordering.

AB-50-50 - Angle Bracket
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AB-50-50 unique design allows it to accommodate most 90° Screw hole
situations whilst offering an economical solution due to its 0.9mm
thickness.
50
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Minimum thickness, optimum performance for an economical
solution 50 50
• Multiple fixing options: nailed, bolted or screwed Bolt hole
MATERIAL
50
• AB-50-50 - 0.9mm - galvanised mild steel Z275 50
Timber Frame
50 50
50 50
European Community Registered Designs
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 AB-50-50-S AB-50-50-B
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
(1)
(3) (2)
(1)
(3)

(2) (3)
AB-50-50-B insitu
Truss To Wallplate
Central Rib
Connections
Slotted hole
+ for easy
on-site
Bent Edges adjustment
Optimum
Connections
performance
Multiple
Thickness: Only 0.9mm
AB-50-50 Performance - Nail only

Restraint Straps
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Bracket (kN)
Product Nails (3.75 x 30mm) Load Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Code W H B Direction Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Header Incoming Member Long Term Medium Term
1 (Uplift) 0.73* 0.83* 1.65*

AB-50-50-B 50 50 50 6 4 2 1.67* 1.91* 3.17*
3 2.20* 2.52* 4.91*
Ancillary Products
*All loads are per pair of angle brackets

Custom Connector
Design Template
ABR/LAB - Angle Brackets
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Angle Brackets can accommodate most situations which require
connectors at 90º.
Slotted hole
MATERIAL
• 2.5mm – galvanised mild steel Z275 Bolt hole
Timber To Masonry
Connections
H
H
W
Timber Frame
W B
B
(2) (3)
(2)
(3) ABR LAB
(1)
(1)
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
ABR insitu LAB insitu

ABR-180 ABR-240 ABR-300 LAB-180 LAB-240 LAB-300

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
ABR Performance
Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Capacity of Bracket (kN)
Product Code Load Direction Solid Timber Header (Min C16)

W H B Nails Bolts Solid Timber Header (Min C16)
Long Term Medium Term
1 2.58 2.94 4.64*
Connections
ABR-180 90 90 63 14 0 2 5.53 6.32 9.95*

Multiple
3 4.53 5.18 8.15

All loads are per pair of brackets.
Restraint Straps
ABR/LAB Fixing Combinations

Dimensions Maximum Fixing Combinations
Product Code 10mm Ø x 30mm long
W H B 4mm Ø nail holes 8mm Ø bolt holes
bolt holes
ABR-180/LAB-180 90 90 63 14 4 2
ABR-240/LAB-240 150 90 63 21 4 3
ABR-300/LAB-300 150 150 63 26 4 4
Ancillary Products
For full details on safe working load/characteristic capacity performance please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570
Custom Connector
Design Template

FTH - Flexible Timber Hanger
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FTH hanger is an adaptable concept in top fix support, typically
required in girder–girder connections where higher loads need to be 300
transferred safely and economically.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Flexible nature of its design can also accommodate high load,
skew applications that may arise. 75
MATERIAL
F H
• Header flange 4mm mild steel
• Beam flange 4mm mild steel
• Finish – Zinc phosphate undercoat with an organic bituminous top
coat.
Timber Frame
• Alternative finish on request - hot dipped post galvanised to W B
BS5729
FTH
Unique rebated stirrup
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
section minimises hanger
rotation

FTH FTHS Chamfer leading edge of header
corner to suit hanger top flange
Beam to beam connection
FTH Performance - Roof-Truss / Solid Timber
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN)
Hanger Dimensions (mm) Characteristic Capacity of Hanger (kN)
(3.75 x 30mm) LVL or GL
Short Header Specification
F Medium
W H B Top Joist Term Long Term Uplift GL (Min
(Flange Height) Term LVL
Uplift GL28)
38 - 198 150 - 450 150 Variable 4 2 1.0 22.85 25.55 2.0 42.0* 42.0*
Connections
Multiple
FTH widths available 38, 44, 50, 63, 75, 88, 102, 118, 125, 153 and 198mm.
FTH available in depths of 150, 175, 200, 220, 250, 275 and 300mm.
F Dimension = (H-10mm) unless specified.

FTH hangers are manufactured 10mm less than stated height to allow 10mm notching to underside of solid timber joists.
Restraint Straps
The safe working loads/characteristic capacities are not depth dependent and the figures quoted apply to all depths of
beams.
Any width and depth available to order.
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
FTH - Flexible Timber Hanger
Introduction
FTH Options & Order Details
ORDER DETAILS
300
Example is based on a 2 ply 47 x 225 truss with a long-term reaction of 12.5 kN onto LVL
header.
Timber To Masonry
The safe working load required = 12.5 kN long term

Connections
Specify beam width combination (2 x 47) = 94mm

F
H
Corresponding hanger width from table (pg.56) = 100mm
Specify depth (beam depth = hanger depth) = 225mm
Product code required = FTH-100-225
W B
(The FTH is capable of transferring a safe working load of 22.85 kN long term)
Offset Option
Timber Frame
To order offset option - Specify FTHO - W/H/O/(L or R) - Width/Height/Offset/Orientation
Dropped Application
To order dropped floor option - Specify FTHD – W/H/F - Width/Height/Floor Depth
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Slope and Skew Applications

PERFORMANCE
For full safe working loads/characteristic capacities for sloped and skewed applications
contact Cullen Technical Department on 01592 777570.
TYPICAL EXAMPLE
The FTHS skewed at 45º will provide a safe working load of 10.66 kN long term onto LVL
45°
header
Left Hand shown To order skew option - Specify FTHS - (L or R)/W/H/A - Orientation/Width/Height/Angle
All non-standard designs carry full P.I. insurance cover. Contact Cullen Technical for safe working load information
Truss To Wallplate
for offset/skewed and dropped floor applications.

Connections
If we haven’t thought of it yet, send us the details and let us design it for you.
Any width and depth available to order.
45L/R - Face Fix 45° Hanger

Connections
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Multiple
ETA - 09/0276
The 45L/R timber to timber connector offers a pre-skewed 45º left or
right hand orientation.
MATERIAL
H
Restraint Straps
27
50 45°
W
50
45L/R
Ancillary Products
45° 45R illustrated

W
45L/R Performance - Solid Timber
Product Code Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Hanger Capacity (kN)
Left Hand Right Hand Uplift Short Solid Timber Header Solid Timber Header
W H B Face Joist Uplift
Orientation Orientation Term (Min C20) (Min C20)
45-L-50-85 45-R-50-85 50 80 50 6 2 0.8 2.09 0.99 5.71
Custom Connector
Design Template
45-L-50-135 45-R-50-135 50 130 50 10 2 0.8 3.72 0.99 9.36

45-L-46-170 45-R-46-170 50 165 50 14 2 0.8 5.55 0.99 12.33
45-L-46-220 45-R-46-220 50 215 50 17 3 0.8 6.93 0.99 14.73
Hangers shown are for 47mm wide joists, available in widths of 39, 44, 46, 50, 63, 75, 88, 92 and 100mm.
For angles outwith 45°, please refer to VS page 86 or VRC page 64

LR45 - 45° Hanger Left and Right
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The LR-45 hanger can accommodate both left and right 45°
connections allowing for more flexibility on site and less stock holding.
D
AVANTAGE
• One hanger for both right and left orientation.
Timber To Masonry
• Less stock.
Connections
• One size fits both 35 and 47mm wide timber joists.
MATERIAL H
W B
Timber Frame
Bend lines
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 LR-45
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
7no. fixings to incoming joist 1no. fixing to underside of base plate
The bending lines allow the LR-45 hanger to accommodate
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
both left and right hang 45° angles
LR45 Performance - Nails only

Dimensions Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) Characteristic Hanger Capacity (kN)
Product
Code Short Term Solid Timber Header Solid Timber Header
Connections
W D H B Face Joist Uplift
Uplift (Min C20) (Min C20)
Multiple
LR-45 66 250 95 100 14 8 1.8 3.83 3.84 8.57
LR45 Performance - Bolts and Nails

Dimensions Fixings Safe Working Loads - kN Characteristic Hanger Capacity (kN)
Restraint Straps
Product
Code Face Joist Uplift Short Solid Timber Header Solid Timber Header
W D H B Uplift
M12 Bolts (3.75x30mm) Term (Min C20) (Min C20)
LR-45 66 250 95 100 2 8 1.8 2.42 3.84 5.09
One size fits both 35 and 47mm wide timber joists.

Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The VS hanger offers a superior level of performance to traditional
joist hangers. The unique construction provides a variable skewed
angle of between 30˚ and 90˚.
Angle scale on base to
ADVANTAGES ease adjustment
Timber To Masonry

Connections

H
MATERIAL
W
Timber Frame
For installation guide, please refer to page 60. VS
IMPORTANT - VS hangers can be adjusted to

the desired angle once only
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
VS Performance - Roof Truss & Solid Timber

Product Code
30° to 90° 30° to 90°
Solid Timber Header
Short Term
Left hand Right hand W H B Face Joist (Min TR26) Uplift Solid Timber Header
Uplift
orientation orientation Long Medium (Min TR26 )
Term Term
VS-135-L VS-135-R 245 135 125 11 4 1.7 3.25 3.71 2.5 4.3*
VS-175-L VS-175-R 245 175 125 11 6 2.5 4.16 4.75 3.75 5.51*
VS-195-L VS-195-R 245 195 125 11 6 2.5 4.16 4.75 3.75 5.51*
Truss To Wallplate
SA-45 - Skewed Angle

Connections
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 60
40
The SA-45 provides qualified performance with an element of flexibility
on-site. The angle is supplied pre-bent at 45° as shown and can be
adjusted up to an angle of 135° as required. The SA must only be bent
once.
Connections
120 A B
Multiple
ADVANTAGES
• Can be adjusted on site.
MATERIAL
(1)
SA-45
Restraint Straps
135°
135° (1)
Ancillary Products
45°
45°
Enhanced performance using 3.75 x 75mm
round wire nails through flange A only.
SA-45 Performance
Fixings Safe Working Loads (kN) per anchor at 45° Characteristic Hanger Capacity (kN)
per anchor at 45°
Custom Connector
Design Template
Load Direction Solid Timber Header (Min C16)

Joist (A) Header (B)
Long Term Medium Term Solid Timber Header (Min C16)
1 5 No. 3.75 x 30mm 5 No. 3.75 x 30mm 1.81 2.07 3.25*

1 5 No. 3.75 x 75mm 5 No. 3.75 x 30mm 3.43 3.92 6.20*
For loads at other angles please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570.

TC - Truss Clip
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TC secures truss rafters to wallplates. X
ADVANTAGES W
Y1
• Eliminates the potential damage skew nailing can cause to
connector plates, rafters or wallplates by offering a positive fixing
Timber To Masonry
Connections
on two planes with an assured safe working load/characteristic
capacity.
Y2
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
Compliant with BS 5268 : Part 3: skew nailing of trussed
rafters to wallplates not recommended
TC
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Truss clips can be fixed to the external,
Truss clip installed to internal face
internal or both faces of the wallplate
Connections
TC Performance
Multiple
Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Short Term Characteristic Capacity of Clip (kN)
Truss Product Dimension Solid Timber (Min C16) Solid Timber Header (Min TR26)
Width Code W Wallplate Truss Uplift Load Direction Uplift Load Direction
X Y1 Y2 X Y1 Y2
35 TC-38 38 6 6 2.05 0.9 1.29 0.45 3.08 1.42 0.57 1.39
Restraint Straps
44 TC-44 44 6 6 2.05 0.9 1.29 0.45 3.08 1.42 0.57 1.39

47 TC-50 50 6 6 2.05 0.9 1.29 0.45 3.08 1.42 0.57 1.39
35 TC-38 (2) 38 6 6 4.1 1.8 1.74 1.74 6.16 2.84 1.96 1.96
44 TC-44 (2) 44 6 6 4.1 1.8 1.74 1.74 6.16 2.84 1.96 1.96
(2) denotes two truss clips fitted together as Fig. 1

Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
TA - Truss Anchor
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Y1
The TA secures trussed rafters to single or 2-ply wallplates or head X
binders. It offers a superior level of performance with a positive fixing W
on two planes with an assured safe working load.
ADVANTAGES Y2
Timber To Masonry
Optional triangular
• “Push on” fit allows truss anchor to be retained in position prior to
Connections
nail holes for

nailing. enhanced uplift
MATERIAL resistance

Timber Frame

rafters to wall plates not recommended
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 TA

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Standard Application

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Align truss with wallplate Fix to face of timber wallplate using 4No. Fix to truss using 2No. square
and insert TA into position. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails. twist nails on each side plate.
Enhanced Application
Connections
Multiple
Align truss with wallplate and Fix to face of timber wallplate using 9No. Fix to truss using 4No. square twist
insert TA into position. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails. nails on each side plate.
Restraint Straps
TA Standard Performance
Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (Short Term) - kN Characteristic Capacity of Anchor - kN
Truss Product Dimension Solid Timber Header (Min C16) Solid Timber Header (TR26)
Width Code W Wallplate Truss Load Direction Load Direction
Ancillary Products
1(uplift) Y1 Y2 X 1 (uplift) Y1 Y2 X
35 TA-38 38 4 4 2.4 1.29 0.45 0.9 2.65 0.66 0.57 2.33
47 TA-50 50 4 4 2.4 1.29 0.45 0.9 2.65 0.66 0.57 2.33
TA Enhanced Performance
Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (Short Term) - kN Characteristic Capacity of Anchor - kN
Truss Product Dimension Solid Timber Header (Min C16) Solid Timber Header (TR26)
Custom Connector
Design Template
Width Code W Wallplate Truss Load Direction Load Direction

1(uplift) Y1 Y2 X 1 (uplift) Y1 Y2 X
35 TA-38 38 9 8 4.3 1.29 1.11 1.93 5.16 1.34 1.72 2.88
47 TA-50 50 9 8 4.3 1.29 1.11 1.93 5.16 1.34 1.72 2.88

HLTC - High Load Truss Clip
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HLTC secures multiple truss rafters to wallplates in high load
conditions.
ADVANTAGES
• Provides superior performance.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Can be used on multiple trusses.
• Re-designed to be non-handed.
MATERIAL
(1)
Timber Frame
(3)
(4)
(2) HLTC
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
rafters to wallplates not recommended
HLTC Performance
Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (Short Term) - kN Characteristic Capacity of Clip - kN
Solid Timber Header (Min C16) Solid Timber Header (Min C16)

Wallplate
Product Code
Width Wallplate Truss Load Direction Load Direction
1 (Uplift) 2 3 4 1 (Uplift) 2 3 4
HLTC-90 90 10 11 4.24 3.43 4.19 4.19 6.36* 5.14* 6.28* 6.28*

HLTC-100 100 10 11 4.24 3.43 4.19 4.19 6.36* 5.14* 6.28* 6.28*
HLTC-140 140 10 11 4.24 3.43 4.19 4.19 6.36* 5.14* 6.28* 6.28*
Truss To Wallplate
All loads are per pair of HLTC onto a double truss
Connections
TA-1 - Framing Anchor
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TA-1 Anchor provides a versatile connector. It ensures a positive 40
fixing on two planes without encroaching into the internal space,
eliminating the potential damage skew nailing can cause therefore,
Connections
providing an assured safe working load/characteristic capacity.
Multiple
ADVANTAGES
100
• Eliminates the potential damage of skew nailing.
MATERIAL
160
Restraint Straps
100
40
TA-1
Ancillary Products
TA-1 Performance (1)
Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) per Characteristic Capacity per pair
Product - per pair of TA-1s Load anchor - Short Term of anchors (kN)
Code Direction (2)
Incoming
Header Solid Timber Header (Min C20) Solid Timber Header (Min C20)
Custom Connector
Design Template
Member
1 (Uplift) 1.53* 2.15* (3) (4)
TA-1 10 10 2 1.1* 1.78*
4 0.88* 1.43*
*All loads are per pair of TA1’s
SS - Slide Shoe
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SS secures raised tie or scissor roof trusses to wallplate. It
provides a maximum of 26mm lateral movement when required W
to accommodate displacement in raised tie or scissor roof truss X
applications, without compromising its resistance to uplift. Y
Timber To Masonry
ADVANTAGES
Connections
• Provides a maximum of 26mm lateral movement without

C
compromising its resistance to uplift.
MATERIAL B

A
• 1.0mm (baseplate) galvanised mild steel - Z275
Timber Frame
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 SS

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Tap bearing plate “A” into position on Install face nails to either face of Install all remaining wallplate nails.
Truss To Wallplate
underside of truss bearing area. wallplate “B” (6no.)

Connections
Stage 4 Stage 5
Nail to innermost point

of slotted holes
Connections
Multiple
Locate truss in position. Nail through side support flanges “C” into truss.
Restraint Straps
SS Performance
Fixings (3.75x30mm) Safe Working Loads (kN) - Short Term Characteristic Capacity of Shoe (kN)
Truss Width Product Code Solid Timber Header (Min TR26) Solid Timber Header (Min TR26)
Wallplate Truss
Uplift (X) Uplift (X)
Ancillary Products
38 SS-38 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28

44 SS-44 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28
50 SS-50 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28
75 SS-75 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28
100 SS-100 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28
150 SS-150 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28
Custom Connector
Design Template
200 SS-200 10 6 2.42 1.61 3.12 2.28
For sizes outwith this range please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570

FAS - Framing Anchor
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The FAS secures trussed rafters to wallplates, joist trimming and 38
framing of timbers. It provides a versatile/adjustable connector, which
ensures a positive fixing on two planes, eliminating the potential
damage skew nailing can cause whilst providing an assured safe
working load/characteristic capacity.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
ADVANTAGES
• Rotational effect reduced when used in pairs.
125
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
CE Marked - ETA - 09/0276 FAS
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
FAS variations can be bent on-site to form the above
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
FAS Performance
Safe Working Loads (kN) per Safe Working Loads (kN) per Characteristic Capacity per pair of (1)
anchor pair of anchors anchors (kN)
Load Direction Solid Timber Header
Solid Timber (Min TR26)
(Min TR26) Solid Timber Header (Min TR26)
(2)
Long Term Medium Term Long Term Medium Term
1 1.92 2.20 3.84 4.4 4.2
2 1.08 1.24 2.16 2.48 Not Applicable
Connections
Multiple
(Min TR26) Solid Timber Header (Min TR26) (4)
Long Term Medium Term Long Term Medium Term
Restraint Straps
3 (Uplift) 1.37 1.57 2.74 3.14 Not applicable (5)

4 1.10 1.26 2.2 2.52 2.31
5 0.62 0.71 1.24 1.42 0.97
Ancillary Products

(Min TR26) Solid Timber Header (Min TR26)
Long Term Medium Term Long Term Medium Term (8)
6 (Uplift) 1.37 1.57 2.74 3.14 1.56 (7)
7 0.47 0.54 0.94 1.08 0.80
8 1.14 1.30 2.28 2.60 0.65
Custom Connector
Design Template
I-Clip
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Patent No. 2402985

Part of the world’s first backer and filler free solution. The I-Clip
was the first steel connection detail to join multiple I-Joists together
eliminating the need for filler blocks.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Quick and simple to install.

• Flared end for simple jointing. H
• Safely joins multiple I-Joists together allowing them to act as a
single unit.
• Connections visible to ensure compliance.
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
CE Marked - ETA - 08/0371 I-Clip

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Single I-Joists to Double I-Joist connection Single I-Joists to Double I-Joist connection
using FFI hanger, backer blocks and I-clips using U hanger and I-clips
Truss To Wallplate
Backer blocks are required front face only No filler or backer blocks required
Connections
Installation Guide
Connections
Multiple
Restraint Straps
Lay I-Joist flat and mark location of Position second ply of multiple joist on Fix I-Clips to top & bottom flanges of
I-Clips, press clips into position on top top of I-Clips and tap together with a multiple I-Joist using 6no. 3.75 x 30mm
face of I-Joist. hammer to ensure a tight fit. square twist nails ensuring that I-Joists
are fitted tightly together.
Ancillary Products
Typical Arrangement of I-Clips at Joist Ends

This detail is not a joist design requirement, but will provide a safer site handling option.
I-Clip to be fixed at each end of multiple joist ensuring that I-Clip is a minimum of 125mm from end of
joist to avoid any clashing with hanger base plates.
Custom Connector
Design Template

I-Clip
Introduction
Typical Arrangement of I-Clips for a 2-Ply Header with Concentrated Point Load
2no. I-Clips fixed each side of joists where incoming load is greater than:
• 7.24kN depending on joist series (Safe Working Loads)
• 16.04kN for LVL flange I-Joists (Characteristic Load Capacity)
• 12.60kN for solid timber flange I-Joists (Characteristic Load Capacity)
Timber To Masonry
Connections
200mm max
1no. I-Clip fixed each side of joists where incoming
load is inferior or equal to:
200mm max
Timber Frame
Maximum load (kN) on 2-ply headers fixed with I-Clips
Characteristic Load
Safe Working Capacity (kN)
Number of Pairs of I-Clips
Loads (kN) Solid Timber
LVL Flange
Flange
1 Pair 7.24 16.04 12.60
2 Pairs 10.86 24.06 18.90
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Typical Arrangement of I-Clips for a 2-Ply Header with Regular Point Loads
1no. I-Clip fixed each side of joists where incoming load is greater than

2no. I-Clips fixed between joists where incoming

loads are inferior or equal to:
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Maximum regular load (kN) on 2-ply headers fixed with I-Clips
Characteristic Load
Number of Pairs of I-Clips Safe Working Capacity (kN)
between incoming joists Loads (kN) LVL Solid Timber
Flange Flange
1 Pair 3.62 8.02 6.30
Connections
2 Pairs 5.43 12.03 9.45
Multiple
ORDER DETAILS - I-Clip
I-Clip is not dependent on joist width
Restraint Straps
I-Joist Manufacturer / Flange Depth

Joist Depths
BCI (28) BCI (38) FJI (39) JJI (45) MJI (47) SJI (45)
195 x x x I-195-46 x x
200 x x I-200-38 x I-200-47 I-200-46
220 x I-220-38 I-220-38 I-220-46 I-220-47 I-220-46
235 x x x I-235-46 x x
240 / 241 I-241-28 I-241-38 I-241-38 x I-241-47 I-241-46
Ancillary Products
245 x x x I-245-45 x x
300 / 302 I-301-28 I-301-38 I-301-38 I-301-46 I-301-47 I-301-46
350 x x I-350-38 I-350-46 I-350-47 I-350-46
356 I-356-28 I-356-38 x x x x
360 x x I-360-38 x x x
400 x x I-400-38 I-400-46 I-400-47 I-400-46
406 I-406-28 I-406-38 x x x x
Custom Connector
Design Template
OW-Clip
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The OW-Clip joins multiple Open Web Joists to allow them to act as a
single unit.
ADVANTAGES
• Quick and simple to install.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Safely joins multiple openwebs together allowing them to act as a

single unit.
• Connections visible to verify compliance.
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
OW-Clip
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Stage 1 Stage 2
Lay Open Web Joist flat and mark location of
OW-Clips and press clips into position.
Their arrangement depends on the load
distribution as shown below.

Then
OW-Clips Arrangement
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Fix the clips to the face Then fill the top and
of the joist using 2no. bottom nail holes using
Concentrated point load Uniformly distributed load
3.75x30mm square twist using 2no. 3.75x30mm
nails. square twist nails.
Stage 3 Stage 4
Position second ply of multiple joist on top of Fix OW-Clips to top & bottom flanges of second
OW-Clips and tap together with a hammer to joist using 4no. 3.75x30mm square twist nails.
Connections
Multiple
ensure a tight fit.

Restraint Straps
Concentrated Uniformly
point load distributed load
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template

OW-Clip
Introduction
Typical Arrangement of OW-Clips for a 2-Ply Header with Regular Point Loads / Uniformly Distributed Load
OW-Clips fixed at 600mm centres
Timber To Masonry
to top & bottom chords between
Connections
Open Web Struts.
Timber Frame
Safe Working Load (kN) - Long Term Characteristic Load Capacity (kN)
Incoming / 195 to 280mm Deep Joists 304mm Deep Joists & Above 195 to 280mm Deep Joists 304mm Deep Joists & Above
Supported
Joist Spacing Max Point Load Max Point Load Max Point Load Max Point Load
Engineered Wood
Max UDL (kN/m) Max UDL (kN/m) Max UDL (kN/m) Max UDL (kN/m)
Products (EWP)
(kN) (kN) (kN) (kN)
400mm centres 2.69 3.32 5.2 6.32

6.73 8.30 13.0 15.8
600mm centres 4.04 4.98 7.8 9.48
Typical Arrangement of OW-Clips for a 2-Ply Header with Concentrated Point Load

2no. OW-Clips fixed on each side
of incoming load.
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Number of OW- Maximum Point Load (kN)
Connections
Characteristic Load Capacity (kN)
Multiple
Clips Required on Headers fixed with OW-Clips - Long Term
to Transfer
Point Load 195 to 280mm Deep Joists 304mm Deep Joists & Above 195 to 280mm Deep Joists 304mm Deep Joists & Above
4 8.08 9.97 15.6 18.9

8* 12.12 14.95 23.4 28.4 Restraint Straps
*For higher point loads, the OW-Clips may be doubled-up where space permits.
ORDER DETAILS - OW-CLIP

OW-Clips are only flange depth dependant.
They are available to suit 44mm and 47mm deep flanges.
Ancillary Products
Please state product code OW-CLIP-44 or OW-CLIP-47 when ordering.

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Design Template
FastenMaster Range
Introduction
APPLICATION
For use in various situations in timber frame where multiple members
are required, typically trimmer joists, multiple floor joists, lintels &
multiple girders.
ADVANTAGES
Timber To Masonry
Connections
• Require no pre-drilling.
• 2 & 3-ply members are installed into only one side.
• Quick & easy to install.
• Have a higher lateral load capacity than nails or screws of similar
diameter.
• Have the fastener length marked on the head for positive
identification once installed.
• Have an epoxy coating to protect against corrosion.
Timber Frame
TimberLok - Multiple Open Web Joists

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TimberLok fasteners are made from heat-treated steel with multi-layer
epoxy coating protection and are available in six lengths - 63, 102,
114, 152, 203 & 254mm.

Plain Shaft 4.8mm
Diameters Outer Thread 6.5mm
Inner Thread 4.4mm 254

Thread Length 51mm* 203
*Except in the case of 63mm long fastener where thread length is 31mm. 152
114
102
63
Truss To Wallplate
Typical connection detail of TimberLok

Connections
fasteners at 300mm centres in both top

& bottom chords of a 2-ply Open Web
Joist Connections TimberLok Range
TimberLok - Lateral load-carrying capacities

Connections
Multiple
Long-term permissible lateral load for a single TimberLok fasteners for common 2-ply Open Web connections.
Long-term permissible
Length of TimberLok Characteristic Capacity
Open Web connection - Fasteners to top & bottom chords* lateral load carrying
Fastener (kN) per fixing
capacity (kN) per fixing
2-ply 72mm wide Open Web joists 114 0.75 1.7
2-ply 97mm wide Open Web joists 152 0.75 1.7
*This table assumes top & bottom chords of TR26 timber
Restraint Straps
TimberLok - Characteristic Withdrawal Strengths

Characteristic withdrawal strengths of TimberLok fasteners for the following wood-based materials:
Wood-based Material Characteristic Withdrawal Parameter, fax,k (N/mm²)
C16 Timber 9
Ancillary Products
C24 Timber 10
TR26 Timber 10
All Softwoods - end grain 5
The minimum pointside penetration for TimberLok fasteners acting in withdrawal should be 30mm
INSTALLATION
• TimberLok fasteners should be inserted into both the top and bottom chord of the Open Web joist.
Custom Connector
Design Template
• It is particularly important that the fasteners should be installed precisely at the vertical centre of the chords.
• Install fasteners so that the washer head meets flush with the face of the timber.
• Install fasteners at a minimum of 150mm and a maximum of 600mm from the end of the joist.
• Install fasteners at a minimum horizontal spacing of 150mm and a maximum horizontal spacing of 600mm ensuring that a
fastener is located in each V-section on both the top and bottom chords.

TrussLok - Connections For Multiple Members of LVL
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TrussLok fasteners are manufactured from case-hardened steel with
multi-layer epoxy coating protection and are available in three lengths
- 86, 127, 171mm.
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Plain Shaft 5.7mm

171
Inner Thread 5.3mm
127
Thread Length 37mm
86
Timber Frame
Typical connection detail of pairs
of TrussLok fasteners at 600mm
centres in 2-ply LVL
TrussLok
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
TrussLok - Lateral load carrying capacities - LVL
Long-term permissible lateral load and characteristic lateral load-carrying capacity for a single TrussLok fastener for common
combinations of 2 member joints in LVL.
Thickness of headside Thickness of pointside

Length of TrussLok Long-term permissible lateral load Characteristic lateral load
member member

fastener carrying capacity (kN) per fixing carrying capacity (kN) per fixing
(mm) (mm)
45 45 86 1.1 2.37
75 75 127 1.3 2.64
89/90 89/90 171 1.3 2.64
GENERAL NOTES
Truss To Wallplate
The permissible lateral load-carrying capacity of TrussLok fasteners can be evaluated for any combination of engineered wood member
Connections
thickness using Annex G of BS5268-2, based on the following parameters:
1. Screw diameter (d) of 5.7mm.
2. Design yield moment (My,d) of 18000Nmm.
3. Design embedding strength (fh,d) of 17.5N/mm² applicable for LVL.
4. Load duration modification factors of 1.00 for long-term, 1.12 for medium-term and 1.25 for short-term & very short-term durations.
The characteristic lateral load-carrying capacity of TrussLok fasteners can be evaluated for any combination of wood member thickness using
clause 8.2.2 of EN1995-1-1, based on the following parameters:
Connections
1. A screw diameter (d) of 5.7mm
Multiple
2. A characteristic yield moment (My,k) of 19800 Nmm
3. Characteristic embedment strength (fh,k) of 23.4 N/mm² applicable for Kerto-LVL, Versalam-LVL
The figures in the table assume:

1. The load may be acting parallel or perpendicular to the grain.
2. Both the headside & pointside members comprise the same engineered wood product.
3. Minimum pointside penetration of 37mm.
4. Minimum edge & end distances of 50mm & 100mm respectively.
Restraint Straps
5. Minimum spacing between perpendicular & parallel to the grain of 50mm & 100mm respectively.
6. The characteristic capacities in the above table are calculated using clause 8.2.2 of EN 1995-1-1 based on the characteristic input parameters given
above and a minimum pointside penetration of 37mm
Ancillary Products
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Design Template
LedgerLok - Connections For Multiple Members of Glulam & Solid Timber
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LedgerLok fasteners are manufactured from heat-treated steel with
multi-layer epoxy coating protection and are available in four lengths
- 66, 87, 102 & 135mm.

Timber To Masonry
Connections
Plain Shaft 5.8mm

135
Inner Thread 5.2mm 102
87
Thread Length 50mm 66
Timber Frame
Typical connection detail of pairs of

LedgerLok fasteners at 600mm
centres in 2-ply Glulam
LedgerLok
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
LedgerLok - Lateral load Carrying Capacities - Glulam (Table 1)
Long-term permissible lateral load for a single LedgerLok fastener for common combinations of 2 member joints in Glulam.
Long-term permissible lateral load

Thickness of headside member Thickness of pointside member carrying capacity (kN) per fixing
Length of LedgerLok fastener
(mm) (mm)
Safe Working Characteristic

Load Capacity
38 38 66 0.74 1.37
45 45 87 1.10 1.77
75 75 135 1.34 2.33
38 75 102 1.17 2.18
LedgerLok - Lateral Load Carrying Capacities - Solid Timber (Table 2)

Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Long-term permissible lateral load for a single LedgerLok fastener for common combinations of 2 member joints in solid timber.
Long-term permissible lateral load

Thickness of headside member Thickness of pointside member carrying capacity (kN) per fixing
Length of LedgerLok fastener
(mm) (mm)
Safe Working Characteristic
Load Capacity
35 35 66 0.74 1.46
Connections
45 45 87 0.97 1.77
Multiple
47 47 87 0.98 1.78
75 75 135 1.26 2.33
GENERAL NOTES
The permissible lateral load-carrying capacity of LedgerLok fasteners can be evaluated for any combination of Glulam (table 1) or solid timber
Restraint Straps
(Table 2) member thickness using Annex G of BS5268-2, based on the following parameters.
1. Screw diameter (d) of 5.8mm.
2. Design yield moment (My,d) of 19000Nmm.
3. Design embedding strength (fh,d) of 16.5N/mm² applicable for Glulam of strength class GL24 or greater (Table 1).
4. Design embedding strength (fh,d) of 14.6N/mm² applicable for C16 timber, 16.5N/mm² applicable for C24 timber, & 17.4N/mm² applicable for
TR26 timber (Table 2).
5. Load duration modification factors of 1.00 for long-term, 1.12 for medium-term and 1.25 for short-term & very short-term durations.
Ancillary Products
The characteristic lateral load-carrying capacity of LedgerLok fasteners can be evaluated for any combination of wood member thickness
using clause 8.2.2 of EN1995-1-1, based on the following parameters:
1. A screw diameter (d) of 5.8mm
2. A characteristic yield moment (My,k) of 21300 Nmm
3. Characteristic embedment strength (fh,k) of 15.0 N/mm² applicable for C16 timber, 16.9 N/mm² for C24 timber, & 17.9 N/mm² for TR26 timber
The figures in table 1 & table 2 assume:

6. The load may be acting parallel or perpendicular to the grain.
7. Minimum pointside penetration of 25mm for Glulam members (Table 1).
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Design Template
8. Minimum pointside penetration of 30mm for solid timber members (Table 2).
9. Minimum edge & end distances of 45mm & 100mm respectively.

LedgerLok - Procedure For Designing Connections of Multiple Girder Roof Trusses
Introduction
DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS
The connection details given are applicable to trusses with pitches between 15˚ and 45˚ and supporting the following loadings:
TrussLok-Range
Top Chord Dead Load (kN/m² on slope) 0.685
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Top Chord imposed (snow) load For pitches ≤30˚ 0.75
(kN/m² plan) For pitches >30˚ 0.75 [(60 - pitch) / 30]
Bottom chord dead load (kN/m²) 0.25
Bottom chord imposed (storage) load (kN/m²) - Water tank loads as BS5268-3 0.25
DESIGN PROCEDURE
Timber Frame
Step 1:
Design the girder truss in accordance with the software provided by your system-owner.
Step 2:
Determine the appropriate LedgerLok fastener length and the spacing required in the girder truss bottom chord
for the relevant return span of the incoming trusses using Table 1 for 2-ply girders and Table 2 for 3-ply girders.
The layout of the fasteners is to be as per Figure 1 for bottom chord depths ≤97mm or as per Figure 2 for
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
bottom chord depths >97mm.
Step 3:
Determine the LedgerLok fastener spacing and layout required in the girder truss top chords and webs based
on Figure 3 for member depths ≤97mm or based on Figure 4 for member depths >97mm.
Maximum Return Spans of Incoming Trusses For A Range of LedgerLok Fastener Spacings

Table 1 - Maximum Return Spans of Trusses Spanning Onto 2-Ply Girder Trusses
Size of bottom chord Length of Maximum return spans (m) of incoming trusses for LedgerLok fastener spacings (S) of:
members of girder LedgerLok
truss Fastener 100mm 150mm 200mm 300mm 400mm 600mm
35x72, 35x84 66 N/A 7.1 5.1 3.2 2.2 N/A

35x97 66 N/A 9.1 6.6 4.2 2.9 1.7
Truss To Wallplate
35x122, 35x147, 35x172 66 11.0 9.1 6.6 4.2 2.9 1.7
Connections
47x72, 47x84 87 N/A 11.6 8.5 5.4 3.9 2.3
47x97 87 N/A 14.7 10.8 7.0 5.0 3.1
47x 122, 47x147, 47x172
87 15.0 14.7 10.8 7.0 5.0 3.1
47x197, 47x220
Table 2 - Maximum Return Spans of Trusses Spanning Onto 3-Ply Girder Trusses
Connections
Size of bottom chord Length of Maximum return spans (m) of incoming trusses for LedgerLok fastener spacings (S) of:
Multiple
members of girder LedgerLok
truss Fastener 100mm 150mm 200mm 300mm 400mm 600mm
35x72, 35x84 102 N/A 5.1 3.7 2.2 1.5 N/A

35x97 102 N/A 6.6 4.8 2.9 2.0 N/A
35x122, 35x147, 35x172 102 10.3 6.6 4.8 2.9 2.0 N/A
47x72, 47x84 135 N/A 8.5 6.2 3.9 2.7 1.6
Restraint Straps
47x97 135 N/A 10.8 7.9 5.0 3.6 2.1

47x 122, 47x147, 47x172
135 15.0 10.8 7.9 5.0 3.6 2.1
47x197, 47x220
Notes:
• The return spans of tables 1 & 2 presume that the bottom chords of the girder trusses are strength class TR26 timber.
Ancillary Products
• The return spans of tables 1 & 2 presume that the LedgerLok fasteners are inserted into the girder trusses in accordance with the fastener layouts of
Figures 1-4.
• For 44mm thick timbers the tabulated return spans given for 47mm thick timbers may be used.
• Where plain concrete tiles (maximum top chord deal load of 0.88kN/m² on slope) are used instead of interlocking concrete tiles, then tabulated
return spans should be multiplied by 0.9
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Design Template
FastenMaster - Multiple Connections
Introduction
Figure 1 - Bottom Chords Depths of 72, 84 or 97mm
S S S
Timber To Masonry
=
Connections
150
Figure 2 - Bottom Chords Depths of 122, 147, 169, 195 or 220mm.

Timber Frame
S S S
45
45
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
150
- Layout of LedgerLok Fasteners In Webs & Top Chords -
Figure 3 - Top Chords/Webs of Depths 72, 84 or 97mm.

600
=
=
300
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
Figure 4 - Top Chords/Webs of Depths 122, 147, 172, 197 or 220mm.
600 600
Connections
45
Multiple
45
300
Restraint Straps
FASTENERS CAN BE INSTALLED FROM ONE SIDE OF GIRDER TRUSS*

*Except when connecting 4-ply, which must be connected from both sides.
For further information please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570.
Ancillary Products
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Design Template

FastenMaster - Multiple Connections
Introduction
Installation Guide
Timber To Masonry
X
Connections
TrussLok LedgerLok TimberLok X
Select the correct Install using at least an 18V Bring the underside of Always maintain the
Timber Frame
fastener type and size. cordless drill. the washer head flush with required minimum edge
(One hex driver bit is the timber surface. distance & spacing.
included in every box).
Do not countersink. These values vary - please
refer to relevant details.
ORDER DETAILS - TrussLok
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Product Code Product Description Box Quantity
TRS-100-K-86 TrussLok fastener 86mm 100
TRS-100-K-171 TrussLok fastener 171mm 100 127
171
TRS-500-K-86 TrussLok fastener 86mm 500 86

ORDER DETAILS - LedgerLok

LL-100-K-66 LedgerLok fastener 66mm 100
Truss To Wallplate
Connections
135
LL-500-K-66 LedgerLok fastener 66mm 500 87
102
66
ORDER DETAILS - TimberLok

Connections
TL-100-K-63 TimberLok fastener 63mm 100
Multiple
TL-100-K-254 TimberLok fastener 254mm 100 254
203
Restraint Straps

102 114

ORDER DETAILS - Hex Heads

Ancillary Products

LEDGERLOK-HEXHEAD LedgerLok Hex Head 1
TIMBERLOK-HEXHEAD TimberLok Hex Head 1 HEX DRIVER
TRUSSLOK-HEXHEAD TrussLok Hex Head 1 BIT SUPPLIED WITH EVERY BOX
Additional bits available on request
FCS-35-HEXHEAD Connector Screw Hex Head 1
GENERAL NOTES
Custom Connector
Design Template
1. All data included is based on tests in accordance with prEN14592.

2. All design values derived by TimberSolve Ltd. from independent tests undertaken by CERAM Research Ltd.
3. For applications outside the scope of those specified please contact Cullen Technical Department.
4. FastenMaster, TimberLok, LedgerLok & TrussLok are registered trademarks of OMG Inc.
5. Further information regarding FastenMaster TrussLok is available on separate datasheets - Please contact Cullen Technical.
Restraint Requirements
Introduction
Restraint Requirements - Lateral Restraint to Masonry Walls

“A wall in each storey of a building should extend to the full height of that storey, and have horizontal lateral supports to restrict
movement of the wall at right angles to its plane.” (Building Regulations Scotland) Lateral restraint of the walls can be
provided by the floor and roof, the restraint must be provided parallel and perpendicular to the floor joists/roof trusses and this
can be provided in various ways:
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1. Restraint parallel to the floor joists

a. Build-in detail - where the joists are built into the blockwork and provide restraint.
b. Restraint hangers - where the hanger provides restraint.
c. Restraint straps - where restraint is provided by straps fixed parallel to the joists.
2. Restraint perpindicular to the floor joists or roof-trusses

a. Restraint straps - where restraint is provided by straps fixed perpendicular to the joist.
Timber Frame
To comply with the Building Regulations, British Standards and NHBC Standards please follow these minimum requirements.
These requirements have been set out for guidance only, overall responsibility lies with Building Designer to ensure compliance.
Floor joists
Parallel to Joist
Engineered Wood
Building Detail Ground floor 1st Storey 2nd Storey 3rd Storey & Above
Products (EWP)
Regulations
England & Wales Build-in Where joists have a minimum bearing of Additional restraint straps (PSB) required at
90mm no additional restraint required* 1250mm centres
Restraint hangers No additional restraint required* Additional restraint
(RA range) straps (PSB) required
at 1250mm centres
Restraint straps Restraint straps required at a maximum of 2m centres Restraint straps

(PS range) required at maximum
of 1250mm centres
Scotland Build-in Where joists have a minimum bearing of Additional restraint straps (PSB) required at
90mm no additional restraint required* 1250mm centres
Restraint hangers No additional restraint required* Additional restraint straps (PSB) required at
(RA range) 1250mm centres
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Restraint straps Restraint straps required at a maximum of 2m Restraint straps required at maximum of
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(PS range) centres 1250mm centres
*Where joist spacing is greater than 600mm (stairwell openings etc.) additional restraint straps are required each side of the opening.
Perpendicular to Joist
Building Detail Ground Floor 1st Storey 2nd Storey 3rd Storey & Above
Regulations
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England & Wales Restraint straps Restraint straps required at a maximum of 2m centres Restraint straps
Multiple
(PFS or traditional required at maximum

30x5) of 1250mm centres
Scotland Restraint straps required at a maximum of 2m Restraint straps required at maximum of
centres 1250mm centres
Restraint Straps
Roof trusses
Perpendicular to Trusses
Building Detail Single Storey 2 Storey 3 Storey and above
Regulations
England & Wales Restraint straps Restraint straps are required at a maximum of Restraint straps required
(PFS or traditional 2m centres at a maximum of
30x5) 1250mm centres
Ancillary Products
Scotland Restraint straps Restraint straps required at a maximum of

are required at a 1250mm centres
maximum of 2m
centres
NB. These requirements are for domestic application only. All non-domestic applications restraint straps maximum 1250mm
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centre for all storeys.

PFS - Pre-Formed Strap
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The PFS is a single piece, 1.5mm galvanised steel strap, designed to
provide enhanced performance and greater flexibility of use.
It exceeds the performance of the traditional 30 x 5mm lateral restraint
strap.
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ADVANTAGES
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• Its shallow depth allows it to run on the surface of traditional
timber joists/ trusses without the need for notching.
• Lighter weight.
• Direct and approved replacement for the 30x5mm strap.
MATERIAL
Timber Frame
• 1.5 mm galvanised mild steel – Z600
• Also available in 1.2 mm austenitic stainless steel.
PERFORMANCE
• Characteristic Capacity = 8kN
PFS
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)

Truss To Wallplate
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PFS at Ceiling Level Gable restraint straps fixed to at PFS on I-Joist floors
least 2 trusses and a nogging
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Multiple
Solid noggings must not be less than 0.5 times the depth of the I-Joist to a maximum of 150mm
Restraint Straps
Strap
Joist/Truss
Product Code L R Typical Application Fixing Specification Centres
Centres
(max)
PFS-1100/100 1100 100 400mm 2m
Floor restraint straps
PFS-1500/100 1500 100 Attic ceiling ties 450mm 8no. 3.75 x 30mm 2m
Roof level restraint straps
PFS-1500/100 1500 100 600mm 2m
Ancillary Products
PFS-1100/100 1100 100 MASONRY 4no. 4Ø screws (plugged) 2m

Wallplate to masonry
PFS-900/100 900 100 WALLPLATE 2no. 3.75 x 30mm 2m
900
100
1100 Other sizes available on request in

100 increments of 200mm
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Design Template
1500
100
VRS - Vertical Restraint Strap
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The VRS is a single piece strap, that provides a convenient and secure
method of fixing wallplates to timber and masonry walls.
ADVANTAGES
• Designed to provide optimum performance.
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• Thinner profile than a standard tie-down strap with strengthening

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ribs achieving the same performance as a traditional strap.

MATERIAL
Strengthening ribs for
• 1.2 mm – galvanised mild steel - Z600 optimum performance
Timber Frame
CE marked - Tested in accordance with EN846-4 Replaces traditional 30x2.5mm straps
VRS 900/100 meets NHBC technical requirements VRS

Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Installation Guide
Timber Application
4mm Ø
Truss To Wallplate
6mm Ø (VRS-700-100
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used for illustration

purposes)
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Multiple
Position strap against timber and fix with 8No. 3.75mm x 30mm square twist nails into wall stud and 2No. 3.75mm x 30mm
square twist nails into wallplate.
Fixings (3.75 x 30mm) Safe Working Loads Characteristic Capacity

Application Dimensions
Restraint Straps
Wallplate Wall (kN) - Short Term (kN)
500-100 2 7 3.0 4.8

Timber to timber wallplate strap 700-100 2 8 3.0 4.8
900-100 2 8 3.0 4.8
900
Ancillary Products
100 VRS-900-100
700
100
VRS-700-100
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Design Template
500
100 VRS-500-100

VRS - Vertical Restraint Strap
Introduction
Installation Guide
Masonry Application
Timber To Masonry
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Timber Frame
VRS-500-100
VRS-900-100 VRS-700-100
(For lightweight Bottom screw hole VRS-900-100 insitu
Engineered Wood
applications only) must be used with any
Products (EWP)
other 3 screw holes
Position strap against masonry and plug and screw using #8 screws
with red rawl plugs. Fix strap to wallplate using 2No. 3.75mm x 30mm
square twist nails.

VRS Performance
Fixings
Safe Working Loads Characteristic
Application Dimensions Wall (#8 screws and red
Wallplate (3.75 x 30mm) (kN) - Short Term Capacity (kN)
rawl plugs)
500/100 2 4 0.22* or 2.0 3.2
Timber to masonry
700/100 2 6 0.28* or 3.0 4.8
wallplate strap
900/100 2 6 0.33* or 3.0 4.8
*Values shown are based on fixing into 3.5N blockwork where failure is the blockwork fixings.
Truss To Wallplate
Generally, for masonry the screw spacing and edge distance should be at least 10x the hole diameter.
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Traditional Strap
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 900

100
The traditional means of wallplate restraint, a pre-bent 30 x 2.5mm (or
x 5mm) multi-holed strap. The S-900-100 (30x2.5) will provide all the
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restraint required when fixed in accordance with schedule.
Multiple
MATERIAL
• 2.5mm galvanised mild steel
• 5.0mm galvanised mild steel Restraint Straps
Traditional Strap
Fixings
Typical Application
Ancillary Products
Truss Wall
2 no. 3.75 x 30mm square 4 no. 4mm Ø screws

Wallplate to masonry
twist nails (plugged)
S-900-100 Performance
Fixings Safe Working Loads Characteristic
Application Dimensions
Wall (#8 screws and red (kN) - Short Term Capacity (kN)
Wallplate (3.75 x 30mm)
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rawl plugs)
Design Template
Timber to masonry
S-900-100 2 6 0.33* or 3.0 4.8
wallplate strap
*Values shown are based on fixing into 3.5N blockwork where failure is the blockwork fixings.
Generally, for masonry the screw spacing and edge distance should be at least 10x the hole diameter.
Traditional straps are available in increments of 200mm with a bend at 100/150/200mm flat, bent or twisted.
RST - Restraint Strap
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The RST is a high performance restraint strap which is used to resist Y
uplift to trusses connected to masonry and timber frame walls in
circumstances of exceptionally high wind loadings. The RST can be
used independently or in addition to conventional restraint fixings,
such as truss clips and framing anchors.
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Y
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ADVANTAGES
X
• Designed with a unique geometry that provides a high load, two
plane fixing without the awkward twist detail which is traditionally X
used. Y
• Multi-fixing options
X
MATERIAL
Timber Frame

PERFORMANCE RST1 RST2 RST3
• Tensile capacity = 7.5 kN

• Characteristic tensile capacity = 11.8 kN
RST-Range
Engineered Wood
Fixing specification to be determined by Building Designer

Products (EWP)
X (mm) Y (mm)
RST-1 400 200
RST-2 848 235
RST-3 1350 235

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Typical roof vertical restraint masonry wall construction Typical roof vertical restraint – timber frame wall
Restraint Straps
Fixings
Typical Application
Truss Wall
Timber to Timber 4 no. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails 4 no. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails
Timber to Masonry 4 no. 3.75 x 30mm square twist nails 4 no. 4mm Ø screws (plugged)
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template

PS Range - Parallel Straps
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PSC - ‘Coursing’
The Parallel Strap range provides required parallel restraint to
blockwork for joist hangers and, where required, build-in details.
ADVANTAGES PST - ‘Top’
• Straps suit various blockwork sizes
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MATERIAL
PSB - ‘Bottom’
• 2mm galvanised mild steel - Z275
PERFORMANCE
• Characteristic Capacity = 8kN PSV - ‘Vertical’
Timber Frame
CE marked - Tested in accordance with EN846-4 PSD - ‘Double’

PS Range
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
135 135

100 100
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PST Fixing Option A PST Fixing Option B PSB Insitu
Multiple
135 135
135
Restraint Straps
100 100
Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
PSV Insitu PSD Insitu PSC Insitu

Design Template
PS Range available to suit all standard blockwork widths please contact Cullen Technical on 01592 777570 for further information.
SB - Support Bracket to Bracing Shelf
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 2006 revision of BS 5268-3 extends the range of standard bracing
solutions contained in its Annex-A to cover roof spans up to 17m.
The bracing solutions for the longer spans involve the use of 47x220
timber this describes a steel support bracket that may be used to form
80
the connection between the timber shelves and the adjacent trussed
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rafters in accordance with Annex-A of BS 5268-3:2006.

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MATERIAL
60 200
Product Code 38/50

Timber Frame
SB-38
SB-50
SB
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Truss To Wallplate
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Support bracket
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Multiple
Bracing shelf
47x220 (minimum grade
Restraint Straps
C16)
Installation
• The support bracket (SB) is to be used at each end of the timber bracing shelf to form the required connection with the
adjacent trussed rafter. The connection between the SBs and the timber shelf may be formed at ground level before then
forming the connection between the SBs and the trussed rafters insitu.
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• The nailed connection between the SB and both the timber shelf and trussed rafter comprises 10no. 3.75x30mm square
twist nails.
• For fixing a diagonal rafter brace to the timber shelf please refer to detail A8 or A9 of Annex-A BS5268-3:2006
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Design Template

NP - Nail Plate
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The NP allows the connection of timber joints by using perforated
plates on each face of the joint, nailed together through the jointed
timber. For fixing the NPs we suggest 3.75 x 30mm square twisted
nails, hand fixed through the pre-stamped nail holes.
A
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MATERIAL
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Timber Frame
NP
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
DESIGN AND SIZING OF NAILING PLATES FOR TIMBER TO TIMBER JOINTS
All timber to timber joints for use on trussed rafter roofs must be designed in accordance with guidelines given in BS5628
Part 3:1998.
Careful consideration must be given to end and edge distances, as no nails can be fixed within these areas without the
possibility of the timber splitting, so no load carrying capacity should be taken for these areas. A nailing plate should be
positioned on each side of the joist, with nail fixings from alternate faces to avoid nails clashing. Care should be taken to

ensure equal numbers of nails are fixed from each side.
20
20 55 55
20
20
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20 20
55
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TYPICAL JOINT ARRANGEMENTS TYPICAL JOINT ARRANGEMENTS – Heel Joints
Multiple
On butt joints fix nails only in hatched area of timber.
Additional Design/Detailing Rules
BS 5268 Part 3: CI 6.5.6 states that irrespective of BS 5268 Part 3: CI 6.5.6 states that irrespective of theoretical design
theoretical design requirements, the minimum dimensions of requirements, the minimum bite of the nailing plate into a chord
the nailing plate should be taken as: member should be taken as the greater of the following:
WIDTH = NOT LESS THAN 0.7h
(0.2L + 15)mm Where L is the overall size of the
Restraint Straps
LENGTH = NOT LESS THAN (0.8h + 80mm).

nailing plate in millimetres (mm)
Where h is the depth of the member in millimetres. measured at right angles to the chord
Careful consideration should be applied to butt joints carrying member
moments, where polar moment design checks should be applied. 30mm, or 0.25h Where h is the depth of the member in
millimetres (mm).
Nail Plate Widths (B)

Nail Plate Length (A)
80 100 150 200 250 300
Ancillary Products
100mm NP-80-100 NP-100-100 NP-150-100 N/A NP-250-100 N/A

200mm NP-80-200 NP-100-200 NP-150-200 NP-200-200 NP-250-200 NP-300-200
300mm NP-80-300 NP-100-300 NP-150-300 NP-200-300 NP-250-300 N/A
400mm NP-80-400 NP-100-400 NP-150-400 NP-200-400 NP-250-400 NP-300-400
500mm NP-80-500 NP-100-500 NP-150-500 NP-200-500 NP-250-500 NP-300-500
1000mm NP-80-1000 NP-100-1000 NP-150-1000 NP-200-1000 NP-250-1000 NP-300-1000
1500mm NP-80-1500 NP-100-1500 NP-150-1500 NP-200-1500 NP-250-1500 NP-300-1500
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Design Template
Nail plates available to order in 80, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300mm widths and any length in increments of 100mm.
CS - Coil-Strapping
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A versatile multi-purpose fixing strip that is ideal for general strapping
on site. It can be cut, bent and formed with ease. Fixing is with nails,
bolts or screws as required. Packed in individual dispenser boxes to
resist uncoiling.
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MATERIAL
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PERFORMANCE
• Tensile capacity = 2.2kN
• Characteristic tensile capacity = 3.5kN
Timber Frame
Product Code W H L
CS-2010 20mm 1mm 10m

CS
Other sizes available on request
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
UZ-Clip - Nogging Support
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Universal Z-Clip is a multi-functional connector designed to locate

and connect flat noggings between I-Joists at perimeter edges to
support flooring or non-load bearing partitions.
ADVANTAGES
• Adjacent noggings can be aligned (Z-Clips placed opposite each
other).
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• Available to suit 35 , 38 & 47mm deep noggings.

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MATERIAL
PERFORMANCE
• Safe working load 1.5kN short term
• Characteristic capacity 3.0kN*
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Multiple
Product Code
UZ
UZ-35
UZ-38
UZ-47
Restraint Straps
45mm
min
Ancillary Products
UZ-clips supporting non-load Minimum edge distance = 45mm

bearing partition noggings from centre of 1st nail to end of joist
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Design Template

WBR - Window Bracket
Introduction
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Window Bracket attaches window board to masonry wall. WBR is
available in one size (100x200mm).
ADVANTAGES
• Specially designed solution to a common application
Timber To Masonry
100
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MATERIAL
200
Window Frame
Timber Frame
Traditional
Bullnosed
Board WBR
Window
Engineered Wood
Board
Products (EWP)
Tie
Plaster

Finish
Internal
Brickwork
Truss To Wallplate
WBR Insitu
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The WBR can also replace the traditional strap 30 x 2.5 (S200/100) and 30 x 5 (200/100).
TJS - Herringbone Joist Strut
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Multiple
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The TJS provides lateral support for floor joists and offers a simple,
robust strut in three standard sizes to accommodate popular joist
centres, 400, 450 and 600mm respectively.
MATERIAL
Restraint Straps

FIXINGS
• Joist span 2.5-4.5m - 1 row at mid-span
• Joist span >4.5m - 2 rows at ⅓ span
Ancillary Products
Joist Centres Product Code
400mm TJS-400
450mm TJS-450
600mm TJS-600 TJS

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Design Template
Custom Connector Design Services
Introduction
Why Custom Connectors

Situations often arise where unique building designs require non-standard solutions. We offer a wide range of custom
connectors designed and manufactured to solve a multitude of connection challenges.
Timber To Masonry
All our custom connectors are designed, engineered and manufactured to order, and are almost infinitely variable.
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For EWP, roof-trusses and solid timber applications - you give us the problem and we’ll find the solution.
We offer non-standard solutions for connector problems that may arise from the following situations:
• Acute angles
• Multiple incoming members
• High end reactions
• High uplift forces
Timber Frame
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Custom Design Services

If required, Cullen can work with you to design connectors and hangers to meet your specific requirements. Please complete
and fax our custom connector design templates (pages 113 & 114) or complete them online at cullen-bp.com.
Our design and technical department is available at 01592 777570 or e-mail at technical@cullen-bp.com.
IMPORTANT - all non standard connectors will be coated as following unless specified for individual requirements:
• Zinc phosphate undercoated with organic bituminous top coat to BS-5628-3 2005
Truss To Wallplate
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Examples of Custom Connectors
Typical example of: Product part In-situ

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Multiple
Heavy duty masonry skewed hanger

Restraint Straps
Column Cap of welded construction

Ancillary Products
Multi-truss hanger
Custom Connector
Design Template

Custom Connector Design Template - Timber to Timber
PHOTOCOPY OR DOWNLOAD THE FORM ON OUR WEBSITE AND FAX COMPLETED FORM AND DRAWINGS TO:
Introduction
01592 777575
CULLEN F210/4 ISSUE: 2
Order No.: Your Contact Details Ref No: 0/7
Name
Timber To Masonry
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Company Branch
Telephone Fax
E-Mail
Cullen Branch Glenrothes Northern Southern Ireland
Timber Frame
Date hangers are required on site
Quantity
Width (W) mm Depth (H) mm

H
Minimum bearing size (B) mm
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Safe working load required kN (MT) kN (LT)
W
B
Uplift kN
Timber header member
Header member (circle one) LSL / Glulam / LVL / I-Joist / Truss / Timber / Open web
If Timber state grade (circle one) C16 / C24 / TR26 / Other _____________________

Incoming member (circle one) LSL / Glulam / LVL / I-Joist / Truss / Timber / Open web
If timber state grade C16 / C24 / TR26 / Other _____________________
If I-Joist/Open web FJI / JJI / BCI / TJI / SJI / Masonite /

Timber incoming member
select system used (circle one) Easi-Joist / Posi-Joist / Eco-Joist
I-Joist header
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Header member - Width mm
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member
Header member - Depth mm
Ply (circle one) single ply / 2 ply / 3 ply / 4 ply / 5 ply
Incoming member - Width mm
Incoming member - Depth mm

I-Joist incoming
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Multiple
member
Ply (circle one) single ply / 2 ply / 3 ply / 4 ply / 5 ply
Truss vertical member width/

Truss - Vertical web width mm thickness
Truss - Vertical web thickness mm

Restraint Straps
Truss - Bottom chord depth mm
Truss - Bottom chord thickness mm
Truss bottom chord depth/

Truss - Girder truss ply (circle one) single ply / 2 ply / 3 ply / 4 ply thickness
Ancillary Products
Skewed angle required (degrees) * Left / Right / Both (please circle)
Sloped angle required (degrees) * Up / Down / Both (please circle) L R
*Please note: A separate form should be filled in for each skewed or sloped hanger required
If possible please provide detailed drawings to clarify your connection requirements i.e. truss profiles, plans or section
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Design Template
drawings
Other comments (i.e. preferred options - top fix or face fix hanger)
Date and time passed from Technical to Sales Department.............
Custom Connector Design Template - Timber On Masonry
PHOTOCOPY OR DOWNLOAD THE FORM ON OUR WEBSITE AND FAX COMPLETED FORM AND DRAWINGS TO:
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01592 777575
CULLEN F210/4 ISSUE: 2
Order No.: Your Contact Details Ref No: 0/7
Name
Timber To Masonry
Connections
Company Branch
Telephone Fax
E-Mail
Cullen Branch Glenrothes Northern Southern Ireland

Timber Frame
Date hangers are required on site
Quantity
Width (W) mm Depth (H) mm
Return (R) mm
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
Minimum bearing size (B) mm

R
Safe working load required kN (MT) kN (LT)
Uplift kN H
Incoming member (circle one) LSL / Glulam / LVL / I-Joist / Truss / Timber / Open web W
If Timber state grade (circle one) C16 / C24 / TR26 / Other __________________________ B
If I-Joist/Open web FJI / JJI / BCI / TJI / STI / Masonite /

select system used (circle one) Easi-Joist / Posi-Joist / Eco-Joist
Incoming Member - Width mm

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Incoming Member - Depth mm

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Incoming member ply (circle one) single ply / 2 ply / 3 ply / 4 ply / 5 ply
Supporting masonry (circle one) 2.8N/mm2 / 3.5N/mm2 / 7.0N/mm2 / Padstone
Masonry width mm
Incoming member
Is there 675mm masonry above? Yes / No
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Multiple
OR
Attached to a steel beam? Yes / No
Is hanger flush with the top of the

steel beam or the bottom of the steel Top / Bottom
beam?
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Steel beam mass per metre

________x________x________
dimensions (e.g. 203x203x46)
UB (Universal Beam) or
Incoming member
UC (Universal Column)
Right Left
Skewed angle required (degrees) * Left / Right / Both (please circle)
Ancillary Products
Sloped angle required (degrees) * Up / Down / Both (please circle)

Angle (°R) Angle (°L)
*Please note: A separate form should be filled in for each skewed or sloped hanger required
If possible please provide detailed drawings to clarify your connection requirements i.e. truss profiles, plans or section
drawings
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Other comments (i.e. preferred options)
Date and time passed from Technical to Sales Department.............

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Timber To Masonry
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Timber Frame
On-going Commitment
At Cullen, we acknowledge our responsibility to the environment, and are committed to a programme of
continuous improvement. We are committed to complying with environmental legislation and regulations,
Engineered Wood
Products (EWP)
meeting our “social obligations” and working towards best practice within the industry.
To do so, we have established an environmental management programme, the specific aims of which are:
• To introduce and maintain a comprehensive environmental management system.

• To minimise the impact of our operations on the environment by means of a programme aimed at
environmental performance improvement.

• We will provide adequate training to all employees to ensure they behave in an environmentally
responsible manner.
• To promote our commitment to environmental responsibility to our contractors and suppliers by making
this policy available to all stakeholders and the general public upon request.
Cullen’s Promise To The Environment

Cullen is proud of achieving rigid environmental processes. However, we believe that we need to go beyond
Truss To Wallplate
what is expected and introduce further innovative procedures to create a truly greener planet.
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Our promise to the environment is to:
• Work with industry partners to reduce deliveries and further steps to minimise our carbon footprint.
• Re-engineer our product range by developing new generation designs ensuring maximum performance
from minimum amount of steel.
• Reduce Cullen/customer stock holding through product rationalisation.
• Produce all service related documents (e.g. delivery notes, invoices, statements...) in electronic format
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Multiple
where possible.
This brochure has been printed on 80:20,

Restraint Straps
which contains 80% recovered waste and 20% virgin fibre.

Ancillary Products
Custom Connector
Design Template
Updated 01/12/09
Cullen Building Products (HQ)

1 Wheatstone Place
Southfield Industrial Estate
Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2SW
Tel: 01592 771132
Fax: 01592 771182
Cullen Building Products (Northern)

Units 5A & B
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Manchester M27 4DB
Tel: 0161 728 2444
Fax: 0161 728 5644
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Thetford House, Roman Way
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Thetford IP24 1XB
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Co Meath
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RA-Range Restraint Angle Range 16

FMH/FMHI Flexible Masonry Hangers 20

VSM Variable Skewed Hanger On Masonry 22

STP The Stopper 27

ST-PFS Timber Frame Holding Down Straps 28

SP/SPU Sole Plate Anchors 29

RST-3 Lateral Restraint To Gable Panels 30

IR-Clip Insulation Retaining Clip 31

AWS Acoustic Wall Strap 32

PWS Party Wall Strap 33

LL LedgerLok - Open Panel Construction 34

HRA Head Restraint Anchor 35

RD-DCR-Range Disproportionate Collapse Range 36

HIFI High Load Internal Flange Hanger 39

Differential Movement in Timber Frame 41

HMT High Movement Wall Tie 44

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HI High Load I-Joist Hanger 48

HW High Load Open Web Hanger 50

VHW Very High Load Open Web Hanger NEW 52

LUI Light Universal I-Joist Hanger 53

FFI Face Fix I-Joist Hanger 54

IFI Internal Flange Hanger 56

TFI Top Fix I-Joist Hanger 58

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45L/R Face Fixed 45° Hanger NEW 62

VRC Variable Ridge Connector 64

KMI Mini Hanger 65

KHL Kwiki Hangers Long Leg NEW 70

TS Truss Shoe NEW 71

MTH Medium Truss Hanger NEW 72

Solid Timber/Roof Truss

MTH-L/R Medium Truss Hanger Left & Right NEW 76

RHS/RHD Ridge Hip Single/Double NEW 77

CBH Concealed Beam Hangers NEW 78

HMH Heavy Multi Hanger 79

HGG/VHGG Girder to Girder Hangers 80

AB-50-50 Angle Bracket 50x50 NEW 81

ABR/LAB Angle Brackets 82

FTH Flexible Timber Hanger 83

LR45 45° Hanger Left and Right NEW 85

VS Variable Skewed Hanger 86

VRC Variable Ridge Connector 64

SA-45 Skewed Angle 45° 86

Truss To Wallplate Connections

HLTC High Load Truss Clip 89

TA1 Framing Anchor 89

FAS Framing Anchor 91

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OW-Clip Multiple Open Web Joists NEW 94

FastenMaster Multiple Open Web Joists/LVL/Glulam/Girder 96

PFS Pre-Formed Strap 103

VRS Vertical Restraint Strap 104

Traditional Restraint Strap (30x2.5 and 30x5) 105

RST Restraint Strap 106

PS Parallel Strap Range 107

NP Nail Plate 109

CS Coil Strapping 110