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Apprentice Q&A · #024

When building a unistrut trapeze, should the strut open face point up or down?

1st YearHangers & SupportsYELLOW · Check First

Point the open face UP. This allows your all-thread rod to pass clean through the bottom hole while letting your square washers and hex nuts sit securely flat inside the open channel track.

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Point the open face UP. This allows your all-thread rod to pass clean through the bottom hole while letting your square washers and hex nuts sit securely flat inside the open channel track.

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Hey boss, I’m checking hangers & supports: When building a unistrut trapeze, should the strut open face point up or down? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?

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Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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