Hip valley rafters and skewed end joists that won't accept a standard hanger are one of the most frustrating framing delays — no amount of forcing a regular joist hanger is going to make it work without blocking or blocking and toenailing that doesn't meet code inspectors in this part of the country. Simpson Strong-Tie skewed left joist hanger — 45-degree left skew, rated for 2x8 through 2x12 dimensional lumber. G90 hot-dipped galvanized coating provides corrosion resistance for interior and covered-exterior applications. Face-mount design with pre-punched holes for 10d nails or Simpson Strong-Drive SD screws. The skewed seat and side flanges carry the load path to the header without notching the joist. Standard on hip roof and complex roof framing across northeast Nebraska and northwest I Stocked at Crofton Lumber and Akron Lumber.