Page 154 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

Typical LSTI Installation The HRS, a heavy 12 gauge strap tie, provides greater support in construction and repair of home projects. Straight lines and chamfered edges for better appearance. Easy nailing pattern for connecting the sides of 2x members. The MSTC series has countersunk nail slots for a lower nailing profile. Install Strap Ties where plates or soles are cut, at wall intersections, and as ridge ties. LSTA and MSTA straps are engineered for use on 1 members. The 3" center-to-center nail spacing reduces the possibility of splitting. For the MST, this may be a problem on lumber narrower than 3 either fill every nail hole with 10dx1 nails or fill every other nail hole with 16d commons. Reduce the allowable load based on the size and quantity of fasteners used. The LSTI light strap ties are suitable where gun-nailing is necessary through diaphragm decking and wood chord open web trusses. L MSTI MST LSTI ST HST LSTA and MSTA (Pilot holes not shown) FHA ST9, ST12, ST18, ST22 ST2115 FINISH: PS-HDG; HST-gray paint; all others-galvanized. Some products are available in stainless steel or Z-MAX; see Corrosion-Resistance, page 6-7. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. OPTIONS: Special sizes can be made to order. Contact factory. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. MSTC and RPS meet code requirements for reinforcing cut members (16 gauge) at top plate and RPS at sill plate. International Residential Code 2000/2003 R602.6.1 International Building Code 2000/2003 2308.9.8 (For RPS, refer to page 174.) MSTC28 Typical HRS Installation Typical MSTI Installation (MIT hanger shown) LSTI similar HRS 155 Straps Ties HRS/ST/FHA/PS/HST/LSTA/LSTI/MST/MSTA/MSTC/MSTI Strap Ties

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