Page 145 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

146 Plated Truss Connectors GBC Gable Brace Connector This product is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed cost, or a combination of these features. Typical Sloped Installation GBC US Patent Pending STEP 1 Double angle cut the gable brace to sit flat on the wall double top plate and flush against the gable end truss for 2x4 top plate. The double angle cuts should form a 90 angle on the end of the gable brace. STEP 2 Set each GBC on top of the double top plate so that the bend line slots are flush with the inside edge of the double top plate. Install fasteners into the top of the double top plate. STEP 3 Bend GBC legs (one time only) over the inside of the double top plate and install fasteners. STEP 4 Install fasteners into the gable brace. NOTE: Attach the other end of the gable brace to blocking at the roof diaphragm as directed by the Designer. The GBC provides improved anchorage of gable bracing to the exterior wall. Installation flexibility for brace angle. GBC has tension and compression capacities. MATERIAL: 16 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. The GBC must be installed in pairs to achieve full load capacity. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. 1. For 1 x 3 (or larger) LVL gable brace, the allowable load at 40 to 45 is 635 lbs towards anchors, 515 lbs away from anchors. 2. Loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. 3. Use a minimum 2x4 gable brace. Larger members may be used. 4. NAILS: 8d 0.131" dia. x 2 long, 8dx1 0.131" dia. x 1 long. See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information. 40-45 46-60 40-45 46-60 GBC 2 5-8dx1 7-8d 635 570 425 325 Gable Brace Angle Model No. Qty Req'd DF/SP Allowable Loads (133/160) Perp to Endwall (F2) Fasteners per Connector Away from Anchors Toward Anchors Top Plates Gable Brace Angle Gable Brace 40-45 46-60 40-45 46-60 535 480 355 275 Gable Brace Angle SPF Allowable Loads (133/160) Perp to Endwall (F2) Away from Anchors Toward Anchors Code Ref. Gable Brace Angle 47, 134 Typical GBC Installation GBC INSTALLATION SEQUENCE 40 2 50 3 60 3 Slope H Dimension

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