Roof Truss Metal Ties

Rafter ties should be at least 2 x 4 inches nominal.

Roof truss metal ties.

View download the above load table as a pdf code report table. Tr1 roof truss tie. Tr2 roof truss tie. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction.

Simpson strong tie hurricane ties are designed to resist simpson strong tie hurricane ties are designed to resist high winds and seismic forces by positively connecting trusses rafters to the top of wall of the structure. In panelized roof construction these connectors are used to anchor concrete or masonry walls to roof framing. Insert the pre cut structural blocking to fit securely between the underside of the floor ceiling joist or roof trusses. The simpson strong tie tsbr truss spacer restraint is a time saving lateral restraint product for wood and cfs framing that improves quality and safety.

Add to list click to add item mitek 10 3 4 rafter tie to your list. Use katz blocking at 4 o c. These ties connect both solid sawn and engineered lumber across a wide range of applications. Mitek stock icc es iapmo florida la city.

In a nutshell it s made up of a central vertical post called the king post two rafters meeting at the apex and a tie beam or the horizontal base. Tr1t no code listing. Plated truss connectors these ties are light gauge metal plates that are used to connect prefabricated light frame wood trusses. Click to add item mitek 5 1 4 x 1 7 8 stainless steel rafter to stud hurricane seismic anchor to the compare list.

Using 8 minimum self drilling screws secure the blocking to steel framing of 8d nail to wood framing using the pre punched holes. Easier to install than wood bracing the tsbr firmly grips the trusses capturing on center spacing and keeping them vertical and plumb after placement resulting in a better truss installation. Tr1t roof truss tie. For pricing and availability.

When ceiling joists run perpendicular to the rafters inspectors may find rafter ties installed above ceiling joists as framing members every 4 feet running above the ceiling joists connecting opposing rafters. A rafter tie forms the bottom chord of a simple triangular roof truss. Simpson strong tie 5 2 7 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie. Tr2 no code listing.

Simpson strong tie 6 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie. For pricing and availability. Shipping ship to store free. Simpson strong tie has been involved in the component industry for decades.

The king post roof truss is the simplest of the trusses because of its simple composition.