Tie Down Straps For Roof Trusses

Truss and rafter tie downs are used for wood construction and wood framing projects.

Tie down straps for roof trusses.

Ugtq universal girder tiedown is a high capacity tiedown designed to resist uplift loads on multi ply roof trusses. Our third nail system is significantly stronger than the dual nail roof truss straps systems typically used and as a result will save you 25 to 30 percent on your homeowner s insurance premiums. Break strength are a perfect everyday solution for securing smaller loads. 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.

Working load limit and 1 500 lbs. Hurricane roof clip installation hurricane tie down installation roof truss strap installation wind mitigation inspection. The vgt is a girder tiedown for moderate to high load applications with girder trusses and attaches using strong drive sds heavy duty connector screws to the outside of a truss. These include the minimal nominal fixings for roof trusses where there is no net uplift.

Roof truss tie down this guide provides information relating to the fact that as 4440 does not specify tie down requirements and therefore reference should be made to as 1684 parts 2 and 3. Some hurricane tie models are available with additional corrosion resistance for exterior and treated wood applications. Available in left and right models for installation near the end of girders.