Catalog: Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog
Company/Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
truss to top plate in Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie
28 Bearing Plates ... 40 Truss Anchors ... 150, 151 Truss Seats ... Connectors ................ 82, 86 Top Flange Hangers ... Skewed Connectors ............ 114, 117 Top Flange Hangers ... 161 Top Flange Hangers ... ......................... 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 ... 179 Retro Plate ... 160 Tie Plates................... ......................... ..... 182 ... in corrosive environments or exposed to corrosive materials. There are many ...

Strong-Tie Co., Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, designs, and ... , bolts and nails may not be combined to achieve highest load value. 8d (0.131" ... be noted (for example 8dx1 ). Refer to page 16, 17, NDS (National Design ... conditions must be adjusted according to the code. In many cases, Simpson code ... ksi, respectively. h. All references to bolts or machine bolts (MBs) are for ... through bolts (not lag screws) equal to or better than ASTM Standard A307, ... take the design load. Evaluate splits to determine if the connection will ... evaluated as required. If wood tends to split, consider pre-boring holes with ... moisture, particularly perpendicular to its grain. Take wood shrinkage into ... . Simpson manufactures products to fit common dry lumber dimensions.If you ...

at Highest Allowable Design Load Strap Plate W L Anchor Bolts Nails Bolts Qty Dia ( ... the LTT20B, add a standard cut washer to the seat. No additional washer is ... HTT22 holdown installed raised off the plate has a load of 5190 lbs. HTT16 ... installed raised off the plate will achieve the table loads. 8. Post ... with the body of the holdown to achieve table loads. See Girder ... is designed for wood chord open web truss attachments to concrete or masonry ... the specified number and type of nails to attach the strap portion to the top or ... or 4x4), except LTT19). Bolt the base to the wall or foundation with a suitable ... rated epoxies for anchor bolt options. To tie double 2x members together, the ... must determine the fasteners required to bind members to act as one unit ...

Pitch Connectors HCP Hip Corner Plates Typical HCP Installation The HCP ... connects a rafter or joist to double top plates at a 45 angle. MATERIAL: 18 ... . See General Notes. Attach HCP to double top plates; birdsmouth not ... complete nailing. Rafter may be sloped to 45 . CODES: See page 12 for Code ... 1 Spruce-Pine-Fir Allowable Loads 1 To Rafters To Plates (133 160) (133 160) ... of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the load capacity. 3. ... with factory. The VPA is adjustable to slopes between 3:12 and 12:12, ... hanger reduces the need for beveled plates and toe-nailing. MATERIAL: 18 gauge ... hole. Hammer nail in at a slight angle to prevent splitting. STEP 1 Install top ... nails and face PAN nails in A flange to outside wall top plate. STEP 2 Seat ...

Typical HCP Installation HCP Hip Corner Plates For complementary ridge connection, ... see page 116 The VPA is adjustable to slopes between 3:12 and 12:12, ... hanger reduces the need for beveled plates and toe-nailing. MATERIAL: 18 gauge ... U.S. Patent 5,335,469 A and B flanges touch at 45 The HCP connects a rafter or ... joist to double top plates at a 45 angle. MATERIAL: 18 gauge. ... . See General Notes. Attach HCP to double top plates; birdsmouth not ... complete nailing. Rafter may be sloped to 45 . CODES: See page 12 for Code ... 1 Spruce-Pine-Fir Allowable Loads 1 To Rafters To Plates (133 160) (133 160) ... of the wall with a flat bottom chord truss and achieve twice the load capacity. 3 ... nail in at an approximate 45 angle to limit splitting. STEP 1 Install top ...

125 Plated Truss Connectors THA/THAC Adjustable Truss ... Hangers This product is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier ... 160) Floor (100) Snow (115) Roof (125) Top Face Straight Slant MINIMUM NAILING ... TOP FLANGE 2x4 THA29 18 1 9 5 4-10d 4- ... 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 ...

This product is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier ... or a combination of these features. 126 Plated Truss Connectors LUS/MUS/HUS/HHUS/HGUS ... , HUS28, and HHUS similar) B MUS28 (Truss Designer to provide fastener quantity ... for connecting multiple members together) MUS completes the Simpson Strong-Tie ... line of face mount truss to truss connectors. The MUS has increased load ... capacity and bearing compared to LUS connectors for medium load truss ... driven at an angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table ... into the joist, and reduce the load to 0.64 of the table value. OPTIONS: LUS ... with factory. Double Shear Nailing Top View Dome Double Shear Nailing Side ...

W WP MATERIAL: W, WM 12 gauge top flange and stirrup, WP 7 gauge top ... fasteners. Hangers may be welded to steel headers with for W, and for WP, ... fillet welds located at each end of the top flange. Weld-on applications produce ... load listed. Uplift loads do not apply to this application. Hangers can support ... the individual members must be secured together to work as a single unit before ... installation into the hanger. For 4x2 trusses specify alternate nail pattern which ... relocates the nails to the bottom of the joist. OPTIONS: See ... cantilever construction. Model Nailer Top Flange Nailing Allowable Loads DF/SP ... Loads Header Type Width 4 Depth Top Face Joist LVL PSL LSL DF/SP SPF ... Code Ref. I-Joist Masonry W 1 to 3 3 to 30 2-10dx1 2-10dx1 1635 1740 1600 ...

131 Plated Truss Connectors THAR/L422 Skewed Truss ... (100) Snow (115) Roof Code Ref. (125) Top 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- ... 365 1260 1260 1260 FIELD SKEW 46 O TO 84 O 2x Truss THASR/L218 1 18 5 4-10d ... 1475 1475 420 1270 1270 1270 2-2x Truss THASR/L218-2 3 18 5 4-10d 8-10d 6- ... . STEP 3 Adjust acute side of hanger to the desired angle. STEP 4 Adjust obtuse ... on obtuse side. Field skewable from 46 to 84 . No special order needed. MATERIAL ... Key Chart. Designed for 4x2 floor trusses and 4x beams, the new THAR/L422 has a ... of 45 degrees. Straps must be bent for top flange installation. PAN nailing helps ... eliminate splitting of 4x2 truss bottom chords. MATERIAL: 16 gauge ...

TJC37 is a versatile connector for jack trusses. Adjustable from 0 to 67.5 degree ( ... triangle holes for maximum values. To reduce the potential for splitting, ... 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 ... TJC37 to the desired position (one bend cycle ... involving attachment of TJC37 to the top chord requires minimium 2x6 carrying ... member for jack truss pitches up to 7:12, and 2x8 or larger for pitches ... See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Top View Installation TJC37 Model No. ... sizes and information. LTHMA Multiple Truss Hangers A single-piece connector ... designed to carry multiple truss members off girder trusses with 2x4 or ... fasteners. See General Notes. The total load must be symmetrically distributed ...

134 Plated Truss Connectors LTHJA26 Truss Hip/Jack Girders This product is ... preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier ... a combination of these features. THJA26 Truss Hip/Jack Girders Carrying Member Hip ... -Pine-Fir Allowable Loads Model No. Total Avg Ult Fasteners 47, 134 The ... 8 foot hip girder setback. Consult with truss engineer or refer to Truss Engineering ... All multiple members must be fastened together to act as a single unit. Should be ... attached to a double girder truss to allow for required minimum nail ... and jack combinations, distribute 65% to 85% of the total load to the hip ... chord, multiply the down load by 0.50. Top View Left Hand Hip Installation Top ... Terminal Hip without Center Common Jack Top View Right Hand Hip Installation Top ...

TRUSS HIP/JACK GIRDERS Model No. Header ... Allowable Loads Carrying Member Hips (total) Jack Uplift (133 160) Floor (100) Snow ... (115) Roof (125/133/160) Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack ... Total Code Ref. MTHM 2 ply 2x4 22-16d 16- ... Allowable Loads Carrying Member Hips (total) Jack Uplift (133 160) Floor (100) ... Snow (115) Roof (125/133/160) Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack ... Total MTHM 2 ply 2x4 22-16d 16-10dx1 4- ... 5310 2125 1060 5310 Code Ref. MTHM Top View Left Hand Hip Installation Model ... Snow (115) Roof (125/133/160) Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack ... Total MTHM 2 ply 2x4 22-16d 8-10dx1 4- ... Snow (115) Roof (125/133/160) Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total Hip Jack ...

MSCPT2-2 MSCPT2 MSCPT2 Top View (MSCPT2-2 similar) MSCPT2N Top ... /Roof/Wind (100/115/125/133) Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total MSCPT2 1 5 2 26- ... Header Joists Uplift (133/160) Hip Jack Total Hip Jack Total MSCPT2 1 5 2 26-16d ... models, allowable hip loads are 0.40 x Total Loads, and Jack Loads are 0.20 x Total ... . The MSCPT is a welded 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 ... center to accommodate vertical and diagonal web ... members in the girder truss. MATERIAL: Top flange-3 gauge; stirrup-11 gauge ( ... fasteners. See General Notes. The total load must be evenly distributed about ... the centerline to avoid eccentric loading. All multiple ...

Installation Method 1 Top Chord Installation 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 ... not uniformly 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 ... sheathing shall be screwed (or nailed) to each truss top chord. (Fastener spacing ... with the screw heads in the loaded truss. If the screws are installed in the ... wrong truss face, install additional screws in the ... spacing of 2x the required spacing, not to exceed 24" o.c. Offset the additional ... screws from the existing screws to prevent splitting. 5. Strong-Drive ...

a fast and accurate method for spacing trusses that eliminates layout marking of top ... plates and can be left in place under the ... errors are minimized, and it is easy to use. MATERIAL: 24 gauge. FINISH: ... : See Installation Sequence below. TSF Truss Spacers do not provide bracing of any ... . The TSF is for spacing only. Refer to instructions from architect, engineer, ... truss manufacturer or other for bracing and ... . Model No. Dimensions W O.C. Spacing Total Length TSF2-16 1 16 8' TSF2-24 1 24 ... Ref. 180 STEP 1 Nail starting notch to first member. STEP 2 As each successive ... member is positioned, unfold TSF to next notch. The notch teeth grip ... 3 If spacer does not align with end truss, break spacer off at notch. Then, hammer ... flat, fold it under and nail. TSF 141 Plated Truss Connectors TSF Truss Spacer TBD20 ...

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 ... TBE4 used on 2x4 and TBE6 used on 2x6 top plates. The table gives the different ... . TBE must be installed in pairs. Top plate size is 2x4 for TBE4, 2x6 for TBE6. Use ... 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 ... 1, 4 TBE Wood Bearing Allowable Loads Total Bearing Length (TBL) 1, 4, 8 (100) ( ... 133/160) TBL (in) (133 160) Parallel to Plate 6 Perp to Plate 5 TBE4 ON 2x4 TOP ...

143 Plated Truss Connectors TBE Truss Bearing Enhancers TC Truss Connectors ... . Bend tab along slot and nail one leg to top of the plate. See table footnotes ... 260 TBE6 TBE6 Installed on Double 2x8 Top Plate Model No. Fasteners Doug-Fir- ... 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 ... nails requires minimum 3² top plate thickness. 5. NAILS: 10d 0.148" dia. x ... only table loads on page 142. The TC truss connector is an ideal connector for ... scissor trusses and can allow horizontal movement up to ...

General Notes. 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 ... to achieve the allowable loads under ... with maximum 1 space between rafter or truss and top plate use loads under WITH 1 ... are not required, space is not limited to 1 ". 4. NAILS: 10d 0.148" dia. x 3" ... Fasteners Allowable Loads 1 (133 160) Top Plate Base Slot Without Gap 2 With 1 ... Gap 3 F1 F2 F1 F2 2x6 Plate 2x4 Plate 6-10d 390 305 85 280 160 6-10d 3-10d 3- ... flush against the connector, to allow vertical truss movement. Allow ... gap between nailhead and truss clip to help prevent squeaking HTC4 Typical ...

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 ... installed on top of the roof sheathing. It provides a ... support wedge underneath the valley truss or valley truss bottom chord bevel ... cutting. VTC2 is adjustable to slopes between 2:12 to 8:12. MATERIAL: ... holes assist in installing the common truss fasteners slanted at an angle ... x 1 nails in the other vertical stirrup to the valley truss bottom chord. CODES: ... 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 ... upslope stirrup vertically and attach to valley truss bottom chord. STEP 3: ...

146 Plated Truss Connectors GBC Gable Brace Connector ... This product is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier ... STEP 1 Double angle cut the gable brace to sit flat on the wall double top plate ... and flush against the gable end truss for 2x4 top plate. The double angle ... gable brace. STEP 2 Set each GBC on top of the double top plate so that the ... with the inside edge of the double top plate. Install fasteners into the top ... of the double top plate. STEP 3 Bend GBC legs (one time only) ... over the inside of the double top plate and install fasteners. STEP 4 Install ... the other end of the gable brace to blocking at the roof diaphragm as ... improved anchorage of gable bracing to the exterior wall. Installation ...

1,2 Spruce-Pine-Fir Allowable Loads 1,2 To Rafters/ Truss To CMU Uplift 4 Lateral ... 3 2-10dx1 18 H16-2S 6x2 Titen To Concrete 3 18 3 11 Code Ref 125 ... Presloped at 5:12. Pitch of 3:12 to 7:12 is acceptable H16 (H16-2 similar ... ) 3 HM9 Attaching Truss to Masonry 1 H16S Installed into Masonry ... the joist and on the same side of the plate. 3.The HM9KT and HGAM10KTA come with SDS ... into Masonry The HM9 is designed to retrofit roof truss/rafters for block ... The strap length provides for various truss heightup to a maximum of 13 ". Minimum ... do not replace solid blocking. Attach to grouted concrete block with a minimum ... one #5 rebar horizontal in the top lintel block. CODES: See page 12 for ...

Uplift Loads 1 1 Spruce-Pine-Fir Truss CMU 10d 10dx1 " 10d 10dx1 " (133/160) ( ... govern. 2.Twist straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve ... The MTSM and HTSM offer high strength truss to masonry connections. MATERIAL: MTSM ... fasteners. See General Notes. Attach to either side of grouted concrete block ... construction or retrofit applications to tie down a girder to a concrete or ... in a single application or in pairs to achieve a higher uplift capacity. See ... installation. MATERIAL: Straps-7 gauge; Plate-3 gauge FINISH: Powder coated ... Notes. Product shall be installed to a minimum of a two-ply truss. To ... below, the product shall be attached to a grouted and reinforced block wall or ... concrete wall designed by others to transfer the high concentrated uplift ...

profile. Install Strap Ties where plates or soles are cut, at wall intersections ... for use on 1 members. The 3" center-to-center nail spacing reduces the possibility of ... decking and wood chord open web trusses. L MSTI MST LSTI ST HST LSTA and MSTA ( ... . OPTIONS: Special sizes can be made to order. Contact factory. CODES: See page ... reinforcing cut members (16 gauge) at top plate and RPS at sill plate. ... Code 2000/2003 2308.9.8 (For RPS, refer to page 174.) MSTC28 Typical HRS ...

H2.5 Installation (Nails into both top plates) H3 Installation (Nails into upper top ... plate) H4 Installation (Nails into upper top ... plate) H5 Installation (Nails into both top plates) H6 Stud to Top Plate ... 1 10 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 13 1. Loads ... the joist and on the same side of the plate (exception: H2.5A). 3. Allowable uplift ... load for stud to bottom plate installation is 400 lbs (H2.5); 390 ... in the F 1 direction are not intended to replace diaphragm boundary members or ...

(H11Z similar) 19 20 H14 Installation to double top plates 21 16 18 Hurricane ... Tie Installations to Achieve Twice the Load (Top View) ... 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 ... to sill (4-8d into plate, 5-8d into stud) H8 attaching I-joist ... to double top plates H9, H10 and H10R optional positive ... angle nailing connects shear blocking to rafter. Use 8d common nails. Slot ... allows maximum field-bending up to a pitch of 6/12, use 75% of the table ... uplift load? 2. What is the parallel-to-plate load? 3. What is the perpendicular-to- ...

Loads 1 SPF/HF Allowable Loads 1 To Rafters/Truss To Plates To Studs Uplift ... 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 ... H16 series is 4". The HGA10 attaches to gable trusses and provides good lateral ... 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 ... be avoided, mechanical reinforcement to resist such forces should be considered ... H16S Presloped at 5:12. Pitch of 3:12 to 7:12 is acceptable H15 Installation ...

. They resist uplift at the heel of a truss economically. The 3" bend section ... of the fasteners on each end of strap to achieve full loads. 3.Loads have been ... Installation MTS Installation as a Truss-to- Top Plate Tie 1" TYP . L 1 " MTS30C ( ... the strap. 5.Twist straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve ... 88, 121 1. F1 Loads may be increased up to 25% for short-term loading in ...

loads are for one anchor attached to blocking minimum 1 thick. 2.RBC can be ... installed with up to gap and achieve 100% of the listed load ... other loads govern. 4.When attaching to concrete use 3- x1 Titens. 5.RBC ... of 395 lb. (133/160%) in a parallel to wall (F 1) load direction for Douglas ... -Fir-Larch/ So. Pine Allowable Loads To Plate To Blocking Lateral (133/160) Spruce- ... Loads Lateral (133/160) 1 45 to 90 440 6-10dx1 6-10dx1 6-10dx1 6- ... 10dx1 3- "x2 Titen 6-10dx1 380 2 0 to 30 485 420 160 3 0 to 45 350 350 ... Fasteners 4 Typical RBC Installation to CMU Block 3 2 Typical RBC Installation ... The RBC Roof Boundary Clip is designed to aid installation and transfer shear ... between the roof diaphragm and wall top plates. The locator tabs make proper ...

Drywall Stop BT Brick Ties MP Mending Plates TP/TPA Tie Plates TPs are nail-on tie ... plates. TPAs are flanged for added support. ... Listing Key Chart. Versatile and easy-to-use mending plates for wood-to-wood ... 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 ... . See code for spacing requirements. TO ORDER: BTB Bulk 500 per box Code ... BT Eliminates costly blocking at top plate, end walls, and corners. A typical ...