Get Your Deck Up to Code

Get Your Deck Up to Code New DTT1Z Deck Tension Tie Provides Alternate Approach to Attaching Decks to Homes The new DTT1Z deck tension tie provides a less invasive approach for attaching a new deck to a home or retrofitting an existing deck to current code standards. This tension tie addresses a 2015 International Residential Code provision (section R507.2.4) that now allows four 750 lb. lateral connectors to be fastened to framing in the house with a lag screw. This provision is an alternative to using two 1,500 lb. lateral connections from the deck to the floor joists within the house. The...

DTT1Z Installation Instructions for Deck Applications Equal Distances Layout: Determine the horizontal locations of the installations. A minimum of four DTT1Z deck tension ties must be evenly distributed along the deck with one DTT1Z within two feet of each end of the ledger. (Ledger screws and joist hangers not shown for clarity) Ledger Joist Optional Side-Mount Installation Determine the vertical locations of the installations. The DTT1Z tension tie must be fastened into the center of the top plate, studs or header (siding may need to be removed and exploratory holes may be needed). Ensure...

Wall Bracing and Shearwalls DTT1Z as a Holdown The 14-gauge DTT1Z has the versatility to be installed and load-rated as a holdown for light-duty shearwalls and may satisfiy the 800 lbs. holdown requirement for some braced wall-panel applications. For additional information about the DTT1Z in a wall-bracing application, refer to the technical bulletin T-WALLBRACE at www.strongtie.com. Post size by Designer SDWH TIMBER-HEX HDG screw with a Minimum 3" of Thread Penetration into Center of Solid Sawn 2x Rim Joist or Blocking Note: Joist hanger and connections to wall not shown for clarity DTT1Z installed...