Plated Truss

Girder Truss Hangers

GTQ / GTQM

Reference Series: THGQ, THGQH
The GTQ / GTQM hangers connect to multi-ply girder truss with MiTek’s WS Wood Screws offering high load capacities. Design features minimum and maximum fastening installation options to accommodate various sizes of vertical web.
GTQM’s are designed for LVL sizes, for example GTQM218.
Materials: 7 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Code Reports: View Code Report Table

Resources

MiTek Product Catalog

Installation

  • Use all WS wood screws as specified.
  • Install hanger centered on vertical web.
  • GTQ’s are designed to be installed on various sizes of vertical web. Maintain a minimum 5/8″ fastener edge distance as per the National Design Specification where truss connector plates are not present.
  • Install WS wood screws in all fastener holes including diamond holes for maximum values.
  • Backer Block installation required if the length of the screws going into the supporting truss are longer than the thickness of the plies.

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GTQ218 Girder Truss Hanger (GTQM218 similar)

GTQ218 Girder Truss Hanger (GTQM218 similar)

GTQ218 Girder Truss Hanger (GTQM218 similar)Typical GTQ218 installation (GTQM218 similar)GTQ318 Girder Truss Hanger (GTQM318 similar)Typical GTQ318 installation (GTQM318 similar)GTQ420 Girder Truss Hanger (GTQM420 similar)Typical GTQ420 installation (GTQM420 similar)

Load Table

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Code Report Table

GTQ218

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GTQ318

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GTQ420

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GTQM218

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GTQM318

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GTQM420

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