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Allowable Loads for Top Mount Hangers Installed on Wood Nailers

MiTek top mount hangers have been tested and installed to various nailers. Wood nailers may be installed to the top of steel beams, concrete and masonry walls. For allowable loads, it’s important to use a correct hanger attachment with a nailer, and to ensure that the nailer is sized correctly.


Correct Attachment and Sizing




Incorrect Attachment and Sizing


For more information on the allowable loads for common top mount hangers installed on 2x, 2-ply 2x, 3x and 4x nailers, please review this technical bulletin.

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