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Hurricane Tie
Description

Hurricane Ties provide a positive connection between the truss/rafter and the wall of the structure to resist wind and seismic forces. These ties connect both solid-sawn and engineered timber across a wide range of applications. Some hurricane tie models are available with additional corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-timber applications.

Material

  • Carbon Steel 1.3mm thick: H1.81Z; H2.5A; H2.5ASS; H3; H3SS; S/H1A; S/H2.5
  • Carbon Steel 1.6mm thick: H6

Finish

  • ZMAX® Galvanised: H1.81Z
  • Z275 Galvanised: H2.5A; H3; H6; S/H1A; S/H2.5
  • 316 Stainless Steel: H2.5ASS; H3SS
Key Features
  • Resists high winds and seismic forces
  • Provides a secure hold to help weather storms
  • Engineered swages for extra strength and to minimise deflections
  • Install in pairs on either side of the rafter/truss/joist to provide resistance to uplift and lateral forces
  • Install with Simpson Strong-Tie 8d common nails or Strong-Drive SD screws
  • May be used for general tie purposes, strong back attachments, and as all-purpose ties where one member crosses another
  • H2.5A & H3 are available in 316 Stainless Steel for extra corrosion protection
  • S/H1A is designed for steel frame applications
  • H1.81 has a wider seat to fit 45mm structural timber framing
Scope of Use
  • Rafter/Truss/Joist tie down
  • Top Plate / Stud tie down
  • Decking Joist tie down
  • Structural timber framing
  • H2.5A & H3 are available in 316 Stainless Steel for extra corrosion protection
  • S/H1A is designed for steel frame applications
  • H1.81 has a wider seat to fit 45mm structural timber framing
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Hurricane Ties are compliant with NZS 3604:2011
Documents
Technical Data Sheet
ICC-ES Evaluation Report

ESR-2613

ICC-ES Evaluation Report

ESR-3096

Externally Hosted Drawings
Simpson Strong-Tie on Masterspec
Brochure

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