Page 165 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

166 Straps Ties LTS/MTS/HTS Twist Straps HH Header Hangers Twist straps provide a tension connection between two wood members. They resist uplift at the heel of a truss economically. The 3" bend section eliminates interference at the transition points between wood members. MATERIAL: LTS-18 gauge; MTS-16 gauge; HTS-14 gauge FINISH: Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel and Z-MAX; see Corrosion-Resistance, page 6-7. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Model No. L Fasteners 2 Doug-Fir-Larch/So Pine Allowable Uplift Loads Allowable Uplift Loads 3 Spruce-Pine-Fir 10d 10dx1 ² 10dx1 ² 10dx1 ² 10d 10d (133/160) (133) (160) (133/160) (133) (160) LTS12 12 12-10d 12-10dx1 775 720 720 665 620 620 LTS16 16 12-10d 12-10dx1 775 720 720 665 620 620 LTS18 18 12-10d 12-10dx1 775 720 720 665 620 620 LTS20 20 12-10d 12-10dx1 775 720 720 665 620 620 MTS12 12 14-10d 14-10dx1 1000 840 1000 860 730 860 MTS16 16 14-10d 14-10dx1 1000 840 1000 860 730 860 MTS18 18 14-10d 14-10dx1 1000 840 1000 860 730 860 MTS20 20 14-10d 14-10dx1 1000 840 1000 860 730 860 MTS30 30 14-10d 995 720 MTS24C 24 14-10d 14-10dx1 1000 840 1000 860 730 860 MTS30C 30 14-10d 14-10dx1 1000 840 1000 860 730 860 HTS16 16 16-10d 16-10dx1 1260 1005 1150 1085 865 990 HTS20 20 20-10d 24-10dx1 1450 1450 1450 1245 1245 1245 HTS24 24 20-10d 24-10dx1 1450 1450 1450 1245 1245 1245 HTS28 28 20-10d 24-10dx1 1450 1450 1450 1245 1245 1245 HTS30 30 20-10d 24-10dx1 1450 1450 1450 1245 1245 1245 HTS30C 30 20-10d 24-10dx1 1450 1450 1450 1245 1245 1245 Code Ref. 125 62, 123, 140 3, 39, 104, 121, 140 3, 28, 39,104,121,140 3, 28, 39,104,121,140 3, 39, 121, 140 1.LTS12 thru LTS20, MTS16 through MTS30, HTS24 through HTS30C (except HTS30) have additional nail holes. 2.Install half of the fasteners on each end of strap to achieve full loads. 3.Loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. LTS12 (MTS and HTS similar) Typical MTS30 Installation MTS Installation as a Truss-to- Top Plate Tie 1" TYP . L 1 " MTS30C (HTS30C similar) 4.All straps except the MTS30 and HTS30 have the twist in the center of the strap. 5.Twist straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve the load. 6.May be installed on the inside face of the stud. 7. NAILS: 10d 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 0.148" dia. x 1 long. See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information. MTS30 (HTS30 similar) For fast, accurate installation of door and window headers and other cross member details. HH header hangers can speed up the job, strengthen the frame, and eliminate the need for trimmers. MATERIAL: 16 gauge. FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Model No. W H Fasteners Allowable Loads Stud Header (100) (133) F1 F2 F3 F4 HH4 2 9-16d 4-16d 5 5 12-16d 6-16d 1065 1065 HH6 3 710 710 1085 1085 1595 1195 Code Ref. 3, 39, 88, 121 1. F1 Loads may be increased up to 25% for short-term loading in accordance with the code. 2. A 2 minimum lumber thickness is required. 3. NAILS: 16d 0.162" dia. x 3 long. See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information. HH4 Typical HH Installation HH Load Directions MTS30 Installation with I-joist Rafter Available with additional corrosion protection. Check with factory.

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