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

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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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Plain-English answer

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.

Field checklist

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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