Flat Roof Wall Plate Straps

Ensure the top of the brickwork is as flat as possible and the wall plates can sit down tight onto it.

Flat roof wall plate straps.

Light duty restraint strap 200mm flat. Connects wall plates from masonry walls. Overall length 1000mm bend at 100mm provides up to 4kn of vertical restraint. Simpson strong tie restraint strap flat 5mm x 30mm x 1000mm pack of 20 877344.

How to inspect the connections that tie existing rafters or trusses to the wall plate to determine whether retrofitting is needed. The st is an economical load rated precut strap designed for installation where top or bottom plates or tracks are cut at wall intersections and as ridge ties. And if the home does need a. Wall plates are to be fixed to masonery using hardened nails 4mm in diameter x 75mm long or 50mm long wood screws if fixed into timber.

A minimum of 3m or extend over at least three joists rafters or trusses. New florida codes compel contractors to upgrade the roof wall connections on qualifying older homes when replacing the roof covering. First work your way along the brickwork and clear any snots off lumps of much the bricklayer has left. Ties are designed to resist high winds and seismic forces by positively connecting trusses rafters to the top of wall of the structure.

For square or rectangle buildings cutting opposing plates the same length will help keep things square. Joined using half lapped joints including at corners. Zmax galvanized heavy tie plate model htp37z 1 88 1 88. Fixed using nails or straps.

In this article richard reynolds who helped write the new code language outlines the steps involved. 1 2 days. Get free shipping on qualified metal straps or buy online pick up in store today in the building. 38 x 100mm or in accordance with local practice.

Free next day delivery available free collection in 5 minutes. 0 36 0 43 inc vat galvanised light duty restraint strap 200mm flat is designed for vertical restraint for example fixing wall plates to masonry. Provides wind restraint the clip attaches girders trusses and rafter to wall plates. By fixing the joists to the wall plates and securing the wall plate with vertical holding down straps at least 1m long and 30mm x 2 5mm in cross section at 2 0m centres.

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