Simpson Strong-Tie GH68-8 GH Top-Flange Hanger for 6x8 Girder, 8-in. Foundation Wall

Masonry and concrete connectors create strong wood-to-masonry and wood-to-concrete connections. The Simpson Strong-Tie® selection of masonry hangers come in a variety of sizes and strengths to meet most design needs. Many solutions employ Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners to make the connection complete. The GH hanger series provides a girder-to-foundation wall connection.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Connects nominal 6x8 girder to 8-in. wide foundation wall with 2x sill plate
• A 2x mudsill on top of the hanger is required to achieve published table loads
• Girder-seat width: 5-1/2 in.
• Saddle width: 8-1/16 in.
• 1-1/2 in. clearance hole accommodates rebar or anchor
• Made from 12-gauge steel
• Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: GH68-8
• UPC: 44315421808
• GTIN: 44315421808
• Feature 01: Connects nominal 6x8 girder to 8-in. wide foundation wall with 2x sill plate
• Feature 02: A 2x mudsill on top of the hanger is required to achieve published table loads
• Feature 03: Girder-seat width: 5-1/2 in.
• Feature 04: Saddle width: 8-1/16 in.
• Feature 05: 1-1/2 in. clearance hole accommodates rebar or anchor
• Feature 06: Made from 12-gauge steel
• Feature 07: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
• Install With: Install with (4) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 11.5045
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 6.067
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 8
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: GH_Hanger
• Base Product Name: GH
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Masonry Hangers > Hanger
• Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Color: Gray
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Gauge: 12
• GUID: 84988743363669593709697586060392935069
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 6x8 girder
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Hanger
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 3.35
• Short Product Name: 6 X 8 GIRDER HANGER S=8-1/16IN
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/topflangemasonryhangers_masonryhangers/gh_hanger/p/gh
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Masonry Hangers
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png