Page 181 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

182 Miscellaneous DS Drywall Stop BT Brick Ties MP Mending Plates TP/TPA Tie Plates TPs are nail-on tie plates. TPAs are flanged for added support. MATERIAL: 20 gauge. FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Holes are sized for 8d common or 8dx1 nails. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Versatile and easy-to-use mending plates for wood-to-wood connections. No nails or notching of wood required. For non-structural applications only; and not for truss applications. MATERIAL: 20 gauge. FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Place plate over two pieces of aligned wood with arrows aligned at joint. Hammer the plate to embed the prongs. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Model No. Dimensions W L MP14 1 4 180 MP24 2 4 MP36 3 6 Code Ref. TP TPA MP36 (other sizes similar) Typical MP Installation 1. Connectors are not load rated. 1. Connectors are not load rated. Model No. Dimensions Number of Nail Holes W L TP15 1 5 13 TPA37 3 7 32 TPA39 3 9 41 TP35 3 5 23 TP37 3 7 32 TP39 3 9 41 TP311 3 11 50 TP45 4 5 30 TP47 4 7 42 TP49 4 9 54 TP411 4 11 66 TP57 5 7 60 TPA57 5 7 49 Code Ref. 180 MATERIAL: 22 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Holes sized for 10d commons. See code for spacing requirements. TO ORDER: BTB Bulk 500 per box Code Reference: IRC 2003, R703.7.4 Typical BT Installation BT Eliminates costly blocking at top plate, end walls, and corners. A typical residence will use several hundred of these inexpensive clips with a substantial savings in blocking and labor. The installation prongs provide even more labor savings. MATERIAL: 20 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: 16" on center or less, using 8d commons. DS should not be used where gypsum board is used for structural loads. CODE: ICC NER-413, ICC-ER 5672. DS Typical DS Installation

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