SKU: AHEP

Simpson AHEP Adjustable Hip-End Purlin - Galvanized

Name: Simpson AHEP Adjustable Hip-End Purlin - Galvanized
Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
SKU: AHEP
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Description:

The Simpson AHEP is a galvanized hip-end purlin that serves as a lateral restraint and spacer during truss erection. It is specifically designed to attach to the leading edge of step-down hip trusses, eliminating the need for other materials such as drop-top chords, 2x lumber, or gable end fillers. Its unique interlocking design allows for linear installation and maintains framing spacing from eave to hip or peak. The purlin is secured to the roof sheathing or decking with either knurled pneumatic fasteners or low-profile head, self-drilling screws. Its adjustable length makes it suitable for various pitch ranges, from 3/12 to 9/12 as a structural purlin and up to 12/12 as a lateral restraint and spacer during installation.

Key Features

A structural purlin to which sheathing can be directly attached — no need to remove temporary bracing
Accurately spaces the installed trusses and helps meet the temporary top-chord lateral restraint recommendations of WTCA/TPI BCSI on step-down hip ends
Adjustable in length to accommodate a wide pitch range

Specifications:

Material: 20 gauge (33 mil)
Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
Manufacturer name: Simpson Strong-Tie

Installation

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
Prior to installation, the AHEP must be set to the proper length and the two tubes fastened together with four #10 x 3/4" self-drilling screws through the round holes in the side flanges for pitches between 3/12 and 9/12; and in the triangular and upper round hole when the AHEP will be used as an installation restraint and spacer at pitches 9/12 up to 12/12.
For trusses spaced 24" o.c., the pitch markings on the inner tube may be used to line up the tubes to the correct length for a given pitch. For other spacings, the length of the AHEP must be set to the calculated sloping length (from leading edge to leading edge of the framing members).
To install the AHEP on wood trusses, use four 0.148" x 3" nails. The two nails at the bottom of the part (the yoke end) must be clinched.
Sheathing is attached to the AHEP with knurled pneumatic fasteners or low-profile-head, self-drilling screws.
For efficiency, the AHEP should be installed in line with the end jacks so that framing alignment can be maintained from eave to hip/ridge.

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× WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Simpson AHEP Adjustable Hip-End Purlin - Galvanized