Catalog: Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog
Company/Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
truss plates in Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie
Tie ..............155, 156 STC Roof Truss Clip ..........144 STCT Roof Truss Clip ... TB Tension Bridging ..........180 TBD Truss Bracer ..............141 TBE Truss ... Enhancer ...142, 143 TC Truss Connector...........143 THA Hanger ... ................... .....97 THAR/L Truss Hanger........131 THASR/L Truss Hanger ... Hanger .....................134 TJC37 Truss Connector .....132 TITEN Screw ... Twist Strap ...................158 TSB Truss Spacer ..............140 TSF Truss ... Spacer ..............141 TSS Truss Seat..................150 TWB Wall ... ............83, 115 VTC Valley Truss Clip ........145 W Hanger.............. ... 103 Custom Plates ...................183 CWB Wall Bracing ... Double Stud Plate ........168 DTC Roof Truss Clip. .........144 ECC, ECCU Column Cap ... Holdown.................. ....35 HETA Truss Anchor ....150-151 HETAL Truss Anchor ...
Glulam Beam Connectors 125-146 Plated Truss Connectors 147-154 Masonry Connectors ...
28 Bearing Plates ... 40 Truss Anchors ... 150, 151 Truss Seats ... 121-123 PLATED TRUSS CONNECTORS Adjustable Hangers ... 132-136 Multi-Ply Wood Trusses .................. 139, 140 Top Flange ... .................. ............... 130 Truss Bearing Enhancers................ . 142 ... , 143 Truss Clips ... 147-149 Truss Anchors ... 180 Custom Steel Plates ......................... ....... 183 ... 48 Mending Plates ... 160 Tie Plates................... ......................... ..... 182 ...
the H1 joist height before slope. r. Truss plates shown are not manufactured by ... shall not be installed through metal truss plates unless approved by the Truss ... regarding fasteners installed through truss connector plates, refer to ANSI/TPI 1- ...
is designed for wood chord open web truss attachments to concrete or masonry ...
Pitch Connectors HCP Hip Corner Plates Typical HCP Installation The HCP ... a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45 angle. MATERIAL: 18 gauge. ... Notes. Attach HCP to double top plates; birdsmouth not required for table loads ... -Fir Allowable Loads 1 To Rafters To Plates (133 160) (133 160) Uplift F1 Uplift F1 ... of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the load capacity. 3. ... hanger reduces the need for beveled plates and toe-nailing. MATERIAL: 18 gauge ...
Typical HCP Installation HCP Hip Corner Plates For complementary ridge connection, ... hanger reduces the need for beveled plates and toe-nailing. MATERIAL: 18 gauge ... a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45 angle. MATERIAL: 18 gauge. ... Notes. Attach HCP to double top plates; birdsmouth not required for table loads ... -Fir Allowable Loads 1 To Rafters To Plates (133 160) (133 160) Uplift F1 Uplift ... of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the load capacity. 3 ...

125 Plated Truss Connectors THA/THAC Adjustable Truss ... 1635 1635 1635 1465 1465 1465 4x2 truss THA426 14 3 26 7 4-16d 4-16d 6-16d ... 2425 2425 1940 1940 1940 (2)4x2 truss THA422-2 14 7 22 9 4-16d 4-16d 6- ... 2810 2810 2260 2260 2260 (2)4x2 truss THA426-2 14 7 26 9 4-16d 4-16d 6- ... 3595 3650 1355 2705 2775 2820 4x2 truss THA426 14 3 26 7 30-16d 6-16d 1715 ... 4655 1355 3480 4000 4030 (2)4x2 truss THA422-2 14 7 22 9 30-16d 6-16d ... 5525 1395 4025 4420 4420 (2)4x2 truss THA426-2 14 7 26 9 38-16d 6-16d ... 1635 1635 1635 1465 1465 1465 4x2 truss 16 3 22 7 4-16d 2-16d 6-16d 1635 ... 1635 1635 1465 1465 1465 4x2 truss 16 3 22 7 22-16d 6-16d 1550 3630 ... THA Installation with a 4x2 floor truss THAC422 Available with additional ...

of these features. 126 Plated Truss Connectors LUS/MUS/HUS/HHUS/HGUS Double ... , HUS28, and HHUS similar) B MUS28 (Truss Designer to provide fastener quantity ... Simpson Strong-Tie line of face mount truss to truss connectors. The MUS has ... to LUS connectors for medium load truss applications. All hangers in this ... driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table ...
127 Plated Truss Connectors FACE MOUNT HANGERS 1. Uplift ... Reduced Heel Height on page 126. 4. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ...
128 Plated Truss Connectors HTU Face Mount Truss Hangers ... Hanger Gap) The new HTU face mount truss hangers have nail patterns designed ... for gaps between the end of the truss and the carrying member greater than ( ... gap is measured between the joist (or truss) end and the carrying member. 2. ... use the Alternate Allowable Loads. 7. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ... criteria. 8. Loads shown are based on truss or joist with 3 minimum heel height. 9 ...
129 Plated Truss Connectors HTU Face Mount Truss Hangers ... HGUQ Multi-Ply Girder Truss Hangers See table footnotes on page 128 ... 2. Wind (133) is a download rating. 3. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ... to be installed through metal truss plates as approved by the Truss Designer, ... for connections to multi-ply girder trusses. Installation using Simpsons SDS wood ... all plys of the supporting girder truss. Using SDS screws results in a faster ... an example of product installation on a truss ...
installation into the hanger. For 4x2 trusses specify alternate nail pattern which ... . 4.Joist dimensions do not include truss plate thickness. 5. NAILS: 16d and 16d ... nail sizes and information. Typical WP Truss Installation with Alternate Nailing ... SERIES WITH VARIOUS HEADERS 130 Plated Truss Connectors W/WP/WM Plated Truss Top ...

131 Plated Truss Connectors THAR/L422 Skewed Truss ... Face Straight FACTORY SKEW 45 O 2x Truss THASR/L218 1 18 5 4-10d 6-10d 6- ... 1605 325 1380 1380 1380 129 2-2x Truss THASR/L218-2 3 18 5 4-10d 8-10d 6- ... 1260 1260 FIELD SKEW 46 O TO 84 O 2x Truss THASR/L218 1 18 5 4-10d 6-10d 6- ... 1475 1475 420 1270 1270 1270 2-2x Truss THASR/L218-2 3 18 5 4-10d 8-10d 6- ... Key Chart. Designed for 4x2 floor trusses and 4x beams, the new THAR/L422 has a ... helps eliminate splitting of 4x2 truss bottom chords. MATERIAL: 16 gauge ... . Typical THAL422 installed on 4x2 wood truss. THAL422 Top Face Straight Slant Snow ... and information. THASR/L Adjustable Truss Hangers ...

TJC37 is a versatile connector for jack trusses. Adjustable from 0 to 67.5 degree ( ... on 2x4 chords). Position the jack truss on the inside of the bend line with the ... end of the jack truss flush with the bend line. Bend the ... minimium 2x6 carrying member for jack truss pitches up to 7:12, and 2x8 or larger ... sizes and information. LTHMA Multiple Truss Hangers A single-piece connector ... designed to carry multiple truss members off girder trusses with 2x4 or ... connector. Fill round holes for girder trusses with 2x4 bottom chords. Fill round and ... triangle holes for girder trusses with 2x6 bottom chords. CODES: See ... 5. Wind (133) is a download rating. 6. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ... . Typical LTHMA Installation 132 Plated Truss Connectors TJC37 Jack Truss Connector ...

133 Plated Truss Connectors LTHJ Truss Hip/Jack Hangers Single piece, non- ... welded truss hip/jack connector. MATERIAL: 18 gauge ... Should be attached to a double girder truss to allow for code-required minimum ... : Specify LTHJL for left 45 skewed hip truss and LTHJR for right 45 skewed hip ... truss. OPTIONS: SLOPE AND/OR SKEW Available ... 4. Wind (133) is a download rating. 5. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ...

134 Plated Truss Connectors LTHJA26 Truss Hip/Jack Girders This product is ... a combination of these features. THJA26 Truss Hip/Jack Girders Carrying Member Hip ... 8 foot hip girder setback. Consult with truss engineer or refer to Truss Engineering ... Should be attached to a double girder truss to allow for required minimum nail ... Should be attached to a double girder truss to allow for required minimum nail ... 4. Wind (133) is a download rating. 5. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ... other nail sizes and information. 6. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ...

TRUSS HIP/JACK GIRDERS Model No. Header ... (2 Hips and a Jack to Girder Truss) Medium to high load capacity single- ... connectors designed to carry multiple truss members. Can be used for both terminal ... Should be attached to a double girder truss to allow for required minimum nail ... the allowable load for each hip. 6. Truss chord cross-grain tension may limit ... -2 Top View Installation 135 Plated Truss Connectors MTHM/MTHM-2 Multiple Truss ...
hanger designed to carry up to three trusses intersecting at one point into a double ... ply girder truss. The top flange is notched at the ... and diagonal web members in the girder truss. MATERIAL: Top flange-3 gauge; stirrup- ... permitted to be installed through metal truss plates as approved by the Truss ... ) U.S. Patent 6,655,096 136 Plated Truss Connectors MSCPT Multiple Truss Hangers ...
and THGQH hangers for multi-ply girder trusses use SDS screws to provide high load ... permitted to be installed through metal truss plates as approved by the Truss ... THGQH3-SDS3 Installation 137 Plated Truss Connectors THGQ/THGQH Truss Girder ...
other loads govern. A 2 ply minimum truss is required. When using 10-10d nails ... . THGB2 (THGB3 similar) 138 Plated Truss Connectors THGB/THGBH/THGW Truss Girder ...
Method 2 Vertical Web TWO-PLY 4X2 FLOOR TRUSSES For more information, request T- ... loads are adequately supported by both trusses. (Testing has shown that most currently ... distribute applied loads to both trusses.) In addition differential deflection ... between the two trusses is reduced. 1. Screw spacing shall not ... distance of 3" shall be provided at all truss members. 2. Gap between the trusses ... shall be screwed (or nailed) to each truss top chord. (Fastener spacing per the ... with the screw heads in the loaded truss. If the screws are installed in the ... wrong truss face, install additional screws in the ... permitted to be installed through metal truss plates as approved by the Truss ... are met (pre-drilling required). 6. The Truss Designer shall ensure that each truss ...

Screw position in the truss Truss Chord 1. Allowable loads are based on ... testing per ASTM D1761. 2. The Truss Designer shall apply all adjustment ... and apply to 3 and 4 ply 2x wood truss applications. (Side and main members of ... 6,109,850 Other Patents Pending GIRDER TRUSSES For more information, request T- ... a minimum of 1 inch into the last truss ply, with a maximum gap of allowed ... between each truss ply. 2. Screw spacing shall not exceed ... 3. Hanger load spacing on the multi-ply truss shall not exceed 24" o.c. 4. The Truss ... to prevent displacement of the truss and the truss bottom chord due to the ... into the side of the multi-ply girder truss. 5. If Strong-Drive Screws are ... installed in the wrong truss face, install additional screws in the ... Strong-Drive Screws through metal truss plates unless approved by the Truss ...

a fast and accurate method for spacing trusses that eliminates layout marking of top ... plates and can be left in place under the ... : See Installation Sequence below. TSF Truss Spacers do not provide bracing of any ... instructions from architect, engineer, truss manufacturer or other for bracing and ... 3 If spacer does not align with end truss, break spacer off at notch. Then, hammer ... fold it under and nail. TSF 141 Plated Truss Connectors TSF Truss Spacer TBD20 ... Diagonal Truss Bracer The TBD20 is a temporary truss ... , TBD20 captures the top and bottom truss chords lateral construction and wind ... in tension to the edge of the braced truss system. FEATURES: Higher capacity for ... , solid blocking between X-braced trusses with LTP5 or RBC to top plate and H2.5 ... or H2.5A at each strap clip end from truss to top plate are recommended to resist ...

142 Plated Truss Connectors TBE Truss Bearing Enhancers Two TBE installed ... with two ply girder truss One size works with any number of ... plys. The TBE transfers load from the truss or girder to plates for bearing-limited ... used on 2x4 and TBE6 used on 2x6 top plates. The table gives the different loads ... for TBE4 and TBE6 on larger plates or pre-sheathed walls. See page 143. ... 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. No. of Truss Plys Top Plate or Truss Wood Species 7 ... . 7. Use lower of top plate or truss wood species. 8. Total bearing length, ... ,646 Canada Patent 2,044,440 Model No. Truss Plys Fasteners per each TBE Rafter ...

143 Plated Truss Connectors TBE Truss Bearing Enhancers TC Truss Connectors ... Loads Spruce-Pine-Fir Allowable Loads Truss Plate Uplift (133) Uplift (160) Uplift ... Allowable Loads Masonry Allowable Loads Truss Plate Uplift (133) Uplift (160) Uplift ... . 3. Nail values based on single 2x truss. 4. Optional TC26 installation with 10d ... only table loads on page 142. The TC truss connector is an ideal connector for ... scissor trusses and can allow horizontal movement up to ... 1 ". The TC also attaches plated trusses to top plates or sill plates to resist ... Typically used on one or both ends of truss as determined by the Designer. MATERIAL ... Notes. Drive 10d nails into the truss at the inside end of the slotted holes ... inside end is towards the center of the truss). Do not seat these nails into the ...

. The HTC has a 2 slot to accommodate truss movement The S/HTC is available for ... steel truss applications. This connector has high ... increased for short-term loading. 2. Truss or rafter must be bearing on top plate ... with maximum 1 space between rafter or truss and top plate use loads under WITH 1 ... the connector, to allow vertical truss movement. Allow gap between nailhead ... and truss clip to help prevent squeaking HTC4 ... on a 2x6 Plate STC/STCT/DTC Roof Truss Clips STC DTC STCT Typical STC ... the connector, to allow vertical truss movement. Model No. Fasteners ... . For alignment control between a roof truss and nonbearing walls; the 1 slot ... permits vertical truss chord movement when loads are applied. ... (see illustration). Use STCT where truss or rafter is separated from the top ...

145 Plated Truss Connectors VTC2 Valley Truss Clip VTC2 US Patent Pending Typical ... Typical VTC2 Side View VTC2 is a valley truss to common truss connector. VTC2 is ... support wedge underneath the valley truss or valley truss bottom chord bevel ... holes assist in installing the common truss fasteners slanted at an angle ... other vertical stirrup to the valley truss bottom chord. CODES: See page 12 for ... Code Listing Key Chart. Common Truss Valley Truss Uplift Wind (133/160) ( ... Spruce-Pine-Fir Model No. Fasteners 2x Truss Chord Material Allowable Loads 1,2 ... stirrup vertically and attach to valley truss bottom chord. STEP 3: Adjust the ... SEQUENCE Roof Sheathing Valley Truss Common Truss 1. Uplift loads have been ... the centerline of VTC2 with the common truss top chord centerline. Attach through ...

146 Plated Truss Connectors GBC Gable Brace Connector ... plate and flush against the gable end truss for 2x4 top plate. The double angle ... Away from Anchors Toward Anchors Top Plates Gable Brace Angle Gable Brace 40-45 ...

The embedded truss anchor series provides an engineered ... method to properly attach roof trusses to concrete and masonry walls. The ... of two anchors on single- and multi-ply trusses is included. The TSS, a companion ... barrier between the concrete and truss. The preassembled unit is riveted with ... ; HETA-16 gauge; HETAL-strap 16 gauge, truss seat 18 gauge; META-18 gauge; TSS-22 ... 5 ". Do not drive nails through the truss plate on the opposite side of the truss ... , which could force the plate off the truss. The TSS moisture barrier may be ... preattached to the truss using 6d commons. CODES: See page 12 ... 2.Five nails must be installed into the truss seat of the HETAL. 3.Parallel-to-plate ... in multiple directions. 9. Single ply trusses may use either 10dx1 (0.148 dia. x 1 or ...

-Fir Allowable Loads 1,2 To Rafters/ Truss To CMU Uplift 4 Lateral (133/160) ... H16 (H16-2 similar) 3 HM9 Attaching Truss to Masonry 1 H16S Installed into ... The HM9 is designed to retrofit roof truss/rafters for block construction. The ... The strap length provides for various truss heightup to a maximum of 13 ". Minimum ...
Uplift Loads 1 1 Spruce-Pine-Fir Truss CMU 10d 10dx1 " 10d 10dx1 " (133/160) ( ... do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve the allowable load. 3. ... The MTSM and HTSM offer high strength truss to masonry connections. MATERIAL: MTSM ... be installed to a minimum of a two-ply truss. To achieve the loads listed in the ... installation on a two-ply minimum truss. Only 2 of the 4 holes provided on each ... 133/160) To Block and Concrete Wall To Truss Code Ref. 1 18-SDS x3 2- "x5" Titen HD ...
profile. Install Strap Ties where plates or soles are cut, at wall intersections ... decking and wood chord open web trusses. L MSTI MST LSTI ST HST LSTA and MSTA ( ...
design was developed to accommodate trusses with 2x4 bottom chords. The easy to ...
H2.5 Installation (Nails into both top plates) H3 Installation (Nails into upper top ... ) H5 Installation (Nails into both top plates) H6 Stud to Top Plate Installation 9 8 ... H5A Installation (Nails into both top plates) 11 12 2 3 H2.5A Installation (Nails ... into both top plates) 4 H2.5T Installation (Nails into both ... top plates) 5 H6 Stud to Band Joist Installation ... or prevent cross grain bending of the truss or rafter members. Additional shear ... , connections in the same area (i.e. truss to plate and plate to stud) must be on ... 160) SPF/HF Allowable Loads To Rafters/ Truss To Plates To Studs Uplift Lateral (133/ ...

) 19 20 H14 Installation to double top plates 21 16 18 Hurricane Tie Installations to ... across from each other for minimum 2x truss. For H2.5A only - Products can be on the ... into both sides of a single ply 2x truss may cause the wood to split. H9 ... attaching truss to top plates 14 H7Z Installation H8 attaching stud ... ) H8 attaching I-joist to double top plates H9, H10 and H10R optional positive ... of wood used for the rafter and the top plates? (Select the load table based on the ... hurricane tie be nailed into both top plates or the upper top plate only? 6. What ... 15 H8 attaching rafter to double top plates H14 Installation to double 2x header 22 ...

1 SPF/HF Allowable Loads 1 To Rafters/Truss To Plates To Studs Uplift Lateral (133/ ... has a presloped seat of 5:12 for double trusses. The H connector series provides wind ... and seismic ties for trusses and rafters. The presloped seat of the ... The strap length provides for various truss height up to a maximum of 13 " (H16 ... is 4". The HGA10 attaches to gable trusses and provides good lateral wind ... The HS24 attaches the bottom chord of a truss or rafter at pitches from 0:12 to 4:12 ... to double 2x4 top plates. Double shear nailing allows for higher ... slant nailing only when bottom chord of truss or rafter has no slope. Hurricane ... HGA10 Installation to Double Top Plates Pitch 0:12 to 7:12 F1 F2 HS24 ...
. They resist uplift at the heel of a truss economically. The 3" bend section ... Installation MTS Installation as a Truss-to- Top Plate Tie 1" TYP . L 1 " MTS30C ( ... do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve the load. 6.May be installed ...
the roof diaphragm and wall top plates. The locator tabs make proper location ... and lateral displacement of rafter or truss. Code references: IRC 2000/2003, R802. ... 2x4 flat blocking between joists or trusses to support sheathing. MATERIAL: Z ...
Drywall Stop BT Brick Ties MP Mending Plates TP/TPA Tie Plates TPs are nail-on tie ... plates. TPAs are flanged for added support. ... . Versatile and easy-to-use mending plates for wood-to-wood connections. No nails ... applications only; and not for truss applications. MATERIAL: 20 gauge. ...
ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS GROUP BP BEARING PLATES CUSTOM PLATES Bearing Plates give ... steel shapes, which include gusset plates for heavy timber trusses, custom ... ornamental shapes and retaining plates. MATERIAL: 3 gauge maximum FINISH: ... or load values for Custom Steel Plates. Contact Simpson for pricing ...