Wood Construction Connectors 2013-2014
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WOOD CONSTRUCTION CONNECTORS 2013-2014 C-2013

Quality Support Times have changed since 1956 when Barclay Simpson made his first connector and launched the company that would come to define the structural connector industry. However, what has not changed is the Simpson Strong-Tie commitment to setting the standards for quality, customer support and innovation. That commitment is genuine. Genuine means conducting tens of thousands of product tests each year. It means working closely with builders, specifiers and code officials to ensure Simpson Strong-Tie delivers the highest quality products to the jobsite on time. Being genuine does...

Wood Construction Connectors VALUE ENGINEERED This icon indicates a product that is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed cost, or a combination of these features. C-2013 © 2013 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/12 ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Wood Construction Connectors ALPHABETICAL INDEX C-2013 © 2013 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/12

Wood Construction Connectors SUBJECT INDEX Keep this catalog – it is valid for two years Simpson Strong-Tie publishes the Wood Construction Connectors catalog every two years. In an effort to continue to provide our customers with current information on our ever-expanding product line, we publish an addendum on years we don’t print a catalog. The addendums contain new product information, updated testing information and any other information needed to keep our customers up to date with our product line. As always, please be sure to visit our website regularly for updates that occur...

Wood Construction Connectors INTRODUCTION For more than 50 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. A leader in structural systems research and technology, Simpson Strong‑Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. The Simpson Strong-Tie commitment to product development, engineering, testing and training is evident in the consistent quality and delivery of its products and services. Simpson Strong-Tie ® product lines include: • Structural connectors for wood and...

Wood Construction Connectors Heavy Multiple Truss Hanger This heavy-duty hanger is designed to carry 2 or 3 trusses to enable a greater range of structural designs. Designed with versatility in mind, the HTHMQ will accommodate various lumber types and widths and multiple-ply trusses. The HTHMQ also facilitates right- or left-hand hips (at 30° - 60° skews) and can be used for terminal hip trusses with or without the center common jack. See page 149 for more information. Truss Girder Hanger The HTHGQ is a high-capacity girder hanger designed to carry multi-ply trusses or composite lumber. The...

Wood Construction Connectors 33° Structural Collated Nails The 33° collated, structural-connector nail is designed to provide installers a pneumatically-driven alternative to hand-driven nails. This hot-dip galvanized nail is approved for use in many Simpson Strong-Tie® connector applications. These nails are available in 25-nail, paper-collated strips, and are compatible with a wide variety of popular pneumatic nailers. See page 23 for more information. Structural Wood Screws Simpson Strong-Tie has expanded the Strong-Drive® SDW wood screw product line with two new screws designed to...

Wood Construction Connectors DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS Products that will be discontinued in 2013 Simpson Strong-Tie is dedicated to continuously expanding our line of structural connectors with innovative new products that address the changing needs of our customers. As new connectors are introduced that improve upon older designs, it becomes necessary to discontinue the old versions in the name of efficiency and product-line simplicity. The table below lists products that are no longer included in the Wood Construction Connectors catalog as well as the products recommended to replace them....

Wood Construction Connectors DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS Discontinued Product Replacement Product (C-2013 Page #) Hangers F26P C-2013 © 2013 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/12 Truss Anchors Plated Truss Connectors TBE4Z

Wood Construction Connectors HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG VALUE ENGINEERED New products are shown with the symbol. There are also many new sizes within existing model series. This icon indicates a product that is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed cost, or a combination of these features. Extra Corrosion Protection This icon identifies products that are available with additional corrosion protection (ZMAX ®, hot-dip galvanized, stainless steel or the SDS double-barrier coating). Other products may also be available with...

Wood Construction Connectors CODE REPORTS CODES Code Reference Column in Load Tables Code REFERENCE Key Chart AGENCY CODE LISTING ICC-ES LEGACY REPORTS The alpha-numeric “Code Reference numbers” that appear in the “Code Reference” column in load tables throughout this catalog are intended to identify products listed in evaluation agency reports, typically called “code reports”, and the specific reports that cover them. The letter designates which evaluation agency from which the report was obtained. The Code reference column, used in conjunction with the chart at right, indicates which code...

Wood Construction Connectors CORROSION INFORMATION Understanding the Issues Metal connectors, anchors, and fasteners will corrode and may lose loadcarrying capacity when installed in corrosive environments or exposed to corrosive materials. There are many environments and materials which may cause corrosion including ocean salt air, fire retardants, fumes, fertilizers, preservative-treated wood, dissimilar metals, and other corrosive elements. The many variables present in a single building environment make it impossible to accurately predict if, or when, significant corrosion will begin or...