Page 178 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie
Model
No.
W
Fasteners
Allowable
F1 Loads
(100)
FC4
3
8-16d
800
FC6
5
10-16d
920
Code
Ref.
3, 39, 88, 121
1. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.
2. A 2 minimum lumber thickness is required to achieve the full load.
3. NAILS: 16d 0.162" dia. x 3 long.
See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information.
FC
Typical FC
Load Installation
For fast, accurate framing. Three-dimensional nailing pattern
results in high-strength joint values. Ideal for fence construction.
MATERIAL: 16 gauge. FINISH: Galvanized
INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart.
An interlock provides alignment control and correct nailing locations.
For a rafter-to-face connector, flatten the top flange into the face plane.
The RR may be used with any rafter sloped up to 30 .
MATERIAL: 18 gauge FINISH: Galvanized
INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart.
Model
No.
Min.
Rafter
Size
Fasteners
Uplift
(133/
160)
Allowable Loads 1
Header
Rafter
DF/SP
Floor (100) Roof (125)
RR
2x6
4-10dx1 4-10dx1
365
130
415
Code
Ref.
4, 37, 87,
121
1. Floor loads may be adjusted for other load durations according to the code,
provided they do not exceed the table roof loads.
2. NAILS: 10dx1 0.148" dia. x 1 long.
See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information.
RR
Typical RR
Installation
SH2-R
Typical SH2-R Installation
MATERIAL: 18 gauge
FINISH: Galvanized
INSTALLATION: Install in pairs.
SH2-R contains four parts.
No angle cuts required.
Allows for square cut lumber
Remove cross brace for easy storage.
Install with SD8x1.25 screws (not included).
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Miscellaneous
SH2 Sawhorse Brackets
FC Framing Clips
RR Ridge Rafter Connector
PSCL Panel Sheathing Clips
1. Reference 1997 UBC Table 23-II-E-1 and 2000 IBC Table 2304.7 (3) for span rating.
Steel panel sheathing clips include model sizes PSCL , PSCL ,
PSCL , PSCL , PSCL PSCL , PSCL .
MATERIAL: 20 gauge FINISH: Galvanized
INSTALLATION: Use the same size sheathing clip as the panel thickness.
Spans may be reduced for low slopes (per the
APA Residential Design/Construction Guide).
CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart.
Span
Rating
Panel
Thickness
Maximum Roof Sheathing Span
PSCLs
Per Span
With PSCL
Without PSCL
24/0
24
20
1
24/16
24
24
1
32/16
32
28
1
40/20
40
32
1
48/24
48
36
2
Code
Ref.
180
, ,
PSCL
Typical PSCL Installation
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