{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-joist-connector","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie SJC 2 in. x 4-1\/2 in. x 8-1\/4 in. 14-Gauge Galvanized Steel-Joist Connector (15-Pack) – SJC8.25-R15","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie SJC 2 in. x 4-1\/2 in. x 8-1\/4 in. 14-Gauge Galvanized Steel-Joist Connector (15-Pack)\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie SJC 8-1\/4 in. joist connector is a 14-gauge galvanized steel clip designed for cold-formed steel joist, rafter, and metal-deck applications. Each pack includes 15 connectors sized 2 in. x 4-1\/2 in. x 8-1\/4 in. It installs on the open side of joists and pairs with specified fasteners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCFS Joist Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for cold-formed steel joist, rafter, and underside-of-metal-deck applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Flange Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4-1\/2 in. leg length enables soft-side connections for joists with flanges up to 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLip Accommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angle lengths accommodate hard-side or soft-side attachment for joists with return lips up to 3\/4 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck Flute Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepunched 3\/8-in. holes suit 6, 8, 10, and 12 in. on-center metal-deck flutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Predrilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepunched holes reduce installation cost by eliminating predrilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 14-gauge (68 mil) steel, galvanized G90 for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSJC8.25-R15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707392127321\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack of 15 connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-gauge (68 mil) steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor \/ finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG90 galvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in. x 4-1\/2 in. x 8-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 ga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in. prepunched holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFS joist, rafter, metal-deck and kicker-to-metal-deck applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Simpson Strong-Tie SJC steel joist connector line for cold-formed steel framing. Fits joists and rafters with flanges up to 3-1\/2 in. and return lips up to 3\/4 in. Fasteners sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many connectors come in a pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pack includes 15 galvanized steel-joist connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What joist sizes does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It installs on the open side of joists and rafters with flanges up to 3-1\/2 in. and return lips up to 3\/4 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it attach to metal deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it also accommodates kicker-to-metal-deck applications, and its prepunched 3\/8-in. holes suit 6, 8, 10, and 12 in. on-center deck flutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What material and finish is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from 14-gauge (68 mil) steel with a G90 galvanized finish for corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need predrilling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, prepunched holes eliminate predrilling and speed installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the SJC for open-side installation on CFS joists and rafters where the 4-1\/2 in. leg lets you reach soft-side connections on larger 3-1\/2 in. flanges. The prepunched 3\/8-in. holes make it especially convenient for metal-deck flute alignment. 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