Roof Truss Metal Ties

Simpson strong tie 5 2 7 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie.

Roof truss metal ties.

Tr1 roof truss tie. Plated truss connectors these ties are light gauge metal plates that are used to connect prefabricated light frame wood trusses. Insert the pre cut structural blocking to fit securely between the underside of the floor ceiling joist or roof trusses. The king post roof truss is the simplest of the trusses because of its simple composition.

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. Use katz blocking at 4 o c. Rafter ties should be at least 2 x 4 inches nominal. Add to list click to add item mitek 10 3 4 rafter tie to your list.

Mitek stock icc es iapmo florida la city. Simpson strong tie has been involved in the component industry for decades. Compare click to add item mitek 10 3 4 rafter tie to the compare list. For pricing and availability.

It is often used in simple roof trusses such as in the shed porch and garage. 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. Shipping ship to store free. These ties connect both solid sawn and engineered lumber across a wide range of applications.

Tr1t roof truss tie. View download the above load table as a pdf code report table. Simpson strong tie 6 in 18 gauge triple zinc steel rafter tie. 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.

In panelized roof construction these connectors are used to anchor concrete or masonry walls to roof framing. Simpson strong tie category roof truss and rafter connectors ties and straps for cold formed steel construction. Click to add item mitek 5 1 4 x 1 7 8 stainless steel rafter to stud hurricane seismic anchor to the compare list. Tr2 no code listing.

Tr2 roof truss tie. A rafter tie forms the bottom chord of a simple triangular roof truss. For pricing and availability. 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.

Tr1 no code listing.