Decks & Fences
DJT14Z Deck Joist Tie The DJT14Z Deck Joist Tie is designed to attach 2x deck joists to the side of 4x or larger support posts. The DJT14Z can be installed with either nails or bolts. MATERIAL: 14 gauge FINISH: ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information, page 18-19. INSTALLATION: • Use specified HDG fasteners. See General Notes. • Recommended: install on post first. • Minimum 2x4 joist and 4x4 post. CODES: See page 20 for Code Reference Key Chart.
Typical DJT14Z Installation
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details. These products are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive SD StructuralConnector screw. See page 30 for the correct substitution and SD screw size.
Fasteners Bolts
Model No.
Nails
DJT14Z
Dia
Floor (100)
Roof (125)
Floor (100)
Roof (125)
⁄8 MB
1100
1375
1400
1400
Qty
8-16d
2
Allowable Loads Nails Bolts
5
Code Ref. I18, F17
1. Loads are for one DJT14Z. 2. Roof loads are 125% of floor loads. Floor loads may be adjusted for other load durations according to the code, provided they do not exceed the roof loads. 3. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1⁄2" long. See page 24-25 for other nail sizes and information.
FC Framing Clips For fast, accurate framing. Three-dimensional nailing pattern results in high-strength joint values. Ideal for fence construction. MATERIAL: 16 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. CODES: See page 20 for Code Reference Key Chart. Typical FC Load Installation Model No.
W
Fasteners
Allowable F1 Loads (100)
Code Ref.
FC4 FC6
39⁄16 51⁄2
8-16d 10-16d
800 920
I14, L5, F13
FC 1. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading. 2. A 2 1⁄2" minimum lumber thickness is required to achieve the full load. 3. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1⁄2" long. See page 24-25 for other nail sizes and information.
Brick Ties provide a connection between the wood structure and brick façade. MATERIAL: 22 gauge FINISH: Galvanized, available in Type 304 stainless steel (order as BTBSS). INSTALLATION: • Holes sized for 10d commons. See code for spacing requirements. CODES: IRC 2003/2006, R703.7.4 TO ORDER: BT-R100 = retail pack of 100 BTB = bulk carton of 500
ML24/ML26
₁₆" 6⁹⁄
BTB BT-R100 Typical BT Installation
Angles
The ML angle combines strength and versatility through the use of Simpson Strong-Tie ® Strong-Drive ® SDS screws. Fastener holes are staggered to minimize wood splitting and opposing hole patterns allows for back to back installation without fastener interference. MATERIAL: 12 gauge FINISH: ML24Z/ML26Z—ZMAX® coating; ML24SS/ML26SS—stainless steel; see Corrosion Information, page 18-19. INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. • Simpson Strong-Tie SDS 1⁄4"x11⁄2" are not provided with the angle. CODES: See page 20 for Code Reference Key Chart.
H
ML24 (ML26 similar)
2"
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
Fasteners (Total)
Decks & Fences
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BT Brick Ties
2" Load Direction
DF/SP Allowable Loads SPF/HF Allowable Loads Code Ref.
Model No.
H
ML24
4 6-SDS 1⁄4"x1 1⁄2" 515
440
440
440
440
ML26
6 8-SDS 1⁄4"x1 1⁄2" 1000 1090 1090 1090 720
830
900
935
(100) (115) (125) (160) (100) (115) (125) (160) 515
515
515
170
Typical ML26 Installation (ML24 similar)
185