Description

Key Features

Adjusts to Roof Pitch

The field-adjustable seat lets this hanger match sloped rafter-to-ridge connections without special-order hardware. That saves time when roof angles vary between plan and real-world framing.

18-Gauge Steel Build

The Simpson Strong-Tie LRU210Z Face-Mount Rafter Hanger is made from 18-gauge steel with a ZMAX coating for added corrosion resistance. That makes it a solid choice for exposed framing conditions and treated wood applications.

Retrofit-Friendly Design

Its open design allows installation before or after the rafter is set. For retrofit work, approved alternate screw installation helps when the roof deck blocks a standard fastening angle.

Overview

The Simpson Strong-Tie LRU210Z Face-Mount Rafter Hanger is a sloped wood construction connector for rafter-to-ridge connections in wood framing. This is a face-mount rafter hanger designed for connecting solid sawn rafters to a ridge beam in sloped roof framing. Model Number: LRU210Z. If you are framing a roof where the connection angle can vary or you need a hanger that works in both new construction and retrofit conditions, this is the type of connector built for that job.

What sets the LRU210Z apart is its field-adjustable slope. According to Simpson Strong-Tie, it can be sloped down from 0 degrees to 49 degrees and sloped up from 0 degrees to 45 degrees. In practical terms, that means you are not locked into a fixed-pitch hanger. You can adapt on site instead of waiting on a special-order connector, which helps keep a framing job moving when roof geometry changes or existing conditions are not perfect.

The open design is a real advantage for roof work. This hanger can be installed before or after the rafter is in place, which gives you more flexibility depending on how the crew is sequencing the build. Simpson also places the face fasteners high on the hanger, which allows the bottom of the rafter to hang below the ridge beam when needed. That detail matters on real framing layouts where clearances and member alignment are not always generous.

For strength and durability, the LRU210Z is made from 18-gauge steel and finished with a ZMAX coating. That coating is intended to provide added corrosion resistance, including for exterior and treated-wood applications. If the connector is going into framing that may see moisture exposure or preservative-treated lumber, the finish is not just a spec on paper. It is one of the things that helps the connector hold up over time.

This specific LRU210Z size is listed for nominal joist or rafter sizes 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12. The seat width is 1-9/16 in., the hanger height is 8-3/16 in., and the B dimension is 1-15/16 in.. Those dimensions matter because connector fit is everything with structural hardware. A hanger that fits the intended member range gives you more flexibility across similar roof framing layouts while still keeping you inside the product’s intended application.

Installation flexibility is another reason this hanger stands out. Simpson specifies that it can be installed using nails or Strong-Drive SD Connector screws. For standard installation, all specified fasteners must be used, and joist fasteners must be installed at an angle through the rafter or joist into the header to achieve tabulated loads. For retrofit applications where an existing roof deck blocks a horizontal install path, Simpson allows #10 x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector screws to be installed sloped upward to match the roof pitch, up to 49 degrees maximum.

On the job, that means the LRU210Z is not just a simple bracket. It is a practical framing solution for roof framing, ridge connections, remodel work, and situations where access is limited. The ability to use approved SD Connector screws instead of relying only on nails can be a big help when you are working around existing material and tight access near the ridge.

This Simpson Strong-Tie connector is best suited for carpenters, framers, remodelers, and general contractors working on roof framing with solid sawn lumber. If you need a fixed hanger for a straight, repeated production setup, there may be other options. But if your job calls for adjustability, retrofit capability, and a connector built specifically for sloped rafter fastening, the LRU210Z earns its place fast.

Built for New Work and Retrofit Roof Framing

When you are tying rafters into an existing roof structure, access is usually the problem. The LRU210Z addresses that with an alternate retrofit installation that allows connector screws to follow the roof pitch when the roof deck blocks a standard path.

• Approved alternate retrofit installation uses #10 x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector screws
• Fasteners may be angled upward to match roof pitch up to 49 degrees maximum

Handles Sloped Rafter-to-Ridge Connections Cleanly

This connector is made for sloped roof framing where a standard flat hanger does not make sense. Its geometry and high fastener placement help frame a secure rafter-to-ridge connection while working within ridge beam depth requirements.

• Designed for sloped rafter-to-ridge connections in wood framing
• High face fastener placement can allow the bottom of the rafter to hang below the ridge beam

Key Specifications

Material	18-gauge steel
Finish	ZMAX coating (G185)
Compatible Rafter Sizes	2×8, 2×10, 2×12
Seat Width	1-9/16 in.
Height	8-3/16 in.
B Dimension	1-15/16 in.
Slope Range Down	0 degrees to 49 degrees
Slope Range Up	0 degrees to 45 degrees

Compatibility

Lumber Type

Designed for solid sawn rafters in wood-to-wood framing connections.

Member Sizes

This LRU210Z size is listed for nominal 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12 rafters.

Fastener Options

Can be installed using nails or Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, depending on the approved installation method.

Built For

Roof Framing Carpentry Construction General Contracting Remodeling Retrofit Applications Wood Framing Rafter-to-Ridge Connections

Pro Tip

If an existing roof deck keeps you from driving the standard fasteners horizontally, use the approved retrofit method with #10 x 2-1/2 in. SD Connector screws angled upward to match the roof pitch. That is the whole reason a lot of guys reach for this hanger instead of trying to force a fixed connector into a bad access situation.

Warranty & Support

Limited lifetime warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Why the Simpson Strong-Tie LRU210Z Face-Mount Rafter Hanger Makes Sense

This is the kind of connector that earns its keep when the roof pitch, access, or framing sequence is not perfectly cooperative.

• Who it’s for: Framers, carpenters, and remodelers handling sloped rafter-to-ridge connections in solid sawn lumber.
• Why it stands out: The adjustable slope, before-or-after installation flexibility, and approved retrofit screw option solve real framing problems instead of creating more of them.
• Worth knowing: This is a single connector, not a hardware kit, and you need to follow Simpson’s specified fastener schedule to get the published load performance.

Common Questions

• What kind of connection is this hanger made for? It is designed for sloped rafter-to-ridge connections in wood-framed construction.
• What member sizes does the LRU210Z fit? This model is listed for nominal 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12 rafters.
• Can it be used in retrofit work? Yes. Simpson provides an alternate retrofit installation method using #10 x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector screws angled upward to match roof pitch when access is limited by an existing roof deck.
• Can the hanger slope in both directions? Yes. It may be sloped down from 0 degrees to 49 degrees and sloped up from 0 degrees to 45 degrees.