Description

Key Features

Double-Shear Strength

The LUS210 uses double-shear nailing to spread load through two points on each joist nail. That gives you a stronger joist-to-header connection with fewer nails and less wasted time.

Faster Positioning

Built-in speed prongs temporarily hold the hanger in place before full fastening. That makes layout and installation easier when you are working overhead or moving down a line of joists.

LUS210 Fit

This Simpson Strong-Tie face-mount joist hanger is sized for common framing applications and comes in 18-gauge galvanized steel. It is a practical pick when you need a straightforward wood-to-wood hanger that installs cleanly and meets code requirements.

Overview

The Simpson Strong-Tie LUS210 Face-Mount Joist Hanger is a light face-mount hanger for connecting a 2×10 joist to a header in wood-framed construction. This is a face-mount joist hanger designed for wood-to-wood joist support and framing connections. Model Number LUS210. If you are building a deck, floor system, addition, or general framing project and need a connector that installs quickly without giving up load performance, this is the kind of hardware you reach for.

What matters most here is the double-shear nailing design. Instead of treating the hanger like just another piece of bent metal, Simpson designed the LUS series so the joist nails work through two points for better load distribution. In real use, that means a stronger connection with fewer nails than older hanger styles, plus faster installation when you are repeating the same connection across a run of framing.

The LUS210 also uses speed prongs to temporarily hold the hanger in place. That sounds small until you are on a ladder, working off a beam, or trying to keep your layout moving. You can set the hanger, let the prongs help position it, and then finish fastening. It is a simple feature, but it cuts the usual fumbling that slows down framing hardware installs.

For this specific model, Simpson lists an 18-gauge construction, a width of 1 9/16 in., a height of 7 13/16 in., and a seat depth of 1 3/4 in.. The finish is Zinc Galvanized, G90. Those details matter because they tell you this hanger is built for standard interior or typical protected framing conditions where a galvanized wood connector is appropriate. If your job calls for a more aggressive corrosion-resistant coating or stainless, that is when you step into other LUS variants, not this exact SKU.

The Simpson Strong-Tie LUS210 Face-Mount Joist Hanger is also a code-focused connector, not a bend-it-to-fit part. Simpson specifically notes that LUS hangers are tested, load rated, and code compliant, and that they cannot be modified. That is worth saying plainly: this is not jobsite hardware you tweak with a hammer to make it work. If the framing condition changes, use the right connector instead of forcing the wrong one.

On installation, Simpson calls out that all specified fasteners must be used and that joist nails must be driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve table loads. That is the difference between just attaching a hanger and actually getting the rated performance from it. The connector is designed to work as part of a system that includes the proper fastening pattern.

Who is this for? Carpenters, deck builders, remodelers, and serious DIY users working on wood framing. If you need a common-size joist hanger that is economical, quick to place, and backed by a tested design, the LUS210 makes sense. If you need something adjustable, sloped, skewed, or intended for field modification, this is not that product.

Faster Joist Layout and Installation

This hanger is built to keep framing work moving. The speed prongs help hold the connector in place while you line it up and start fastening, which is especially useful when you are working through multiple repeated joist connections.

• Speed prongs temporarily position and secure the connector for easier installation
• Designed for common lumber sizes in wood construction

Built for Real Structural Load Paths

The big selling point on the LUS series is not just that it holds a joist. It is that the connector design helps move load through the fasteners more effectively, which is why these hangers are widely used in deck framing and general wood construction.

• Double-shear nailing provides greater strength with fewer nails
• Tested, load rated, and code compliant when installed as specified

Simple Hardware, Specific Rules

This is the kind of connector that works best when you follow the layout and fastening details exactly. It is not intended to be bent or modified in the field, which is part of how Simpson keeps performance predictable from one connection to the next.

• Cannot be modified
• Joist nails must be driven at an angle into the header to achieve table loads

Key Specifications

Gauge	18 ga.
Width	1 9/16 in.
Height	7 13/16 in.
Seat Depth	1 3/4 in.
Finish	Zinc Galvanized, G90
Package Quantity	1

Built For

Deck Framing Wood Framing Joist-to-Header Connections Remodeling General Contracting DIY / Home Projects

Pro Tip

Use the speed prongs only to hold the LUS210 in position while you start the connection. To get the rated performance, drive the joist nails at the required angle into the header and use all specified fasteners instead of stopping once the hanger feels secure.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Simpson Strong-Tie LUS210 Face-Mount Joist Hanger Gets the Basics Right

This is a dependable framing connector for builders who want a common-size hanger that installs fast and does not cut corners on structural intent.

• Who it’s for: Deck builders, framers, remodelers, and serious DIY users making wood-to-wood joist connections.
• Why it stands out: The double-shear nailing design and speed prongs make this hanger quicker to place and stronger than bargain hardware that is just stamped metal with holes.
• Worth knowing: This connector is not meant to be modified. If your framing condition is skewed, sloped, or otherwise non-standard, buy the right hanger instead of trying to make this one do a job it was not designed for.

Common Questions

• What is the LUS210 used for? It is a face-mount joist hanger used to support and connect a 2×10 wood joist to a wood header in framing applications.
• Can this hanger be bent or modified on site? No. Simpson states that LUS-series hangers cannot be modified.
• Is the Simpson Strong-Tie LUS210 Face-Mount Joist Hanger code compliant? Yes. Simpson states that LUS-series hangers are tested, load rated, and code compliant when installed as specified.
• What helps make installation faster? The built-in speed prongs temporarily position and secure the connector before full fastening.