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submitted, finds that, in his opinion, the product, material, system, or method of construction specifically
identified in this report conforms with or is a suitable alternate to that specified in the Florida Building
Code, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS REPORT
Jeffrey P. Arneson, P.E., a licensed Florida professional engineer and employee of Jax Apex
Technology, Inc. (Apex Technology) has reviewed the data submitted for compliance with the Florida
Building Code. Neither Jeffrey P. Arneson, nor Apex Technology, are responsible for any errors or
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Data section of this report.
REPORT NO: SIM202001
CATEGORY: Structural Components
SUBCATEGORY: Wood Connectors
SUBMITTED BY:
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY, INC.
5956 W. LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
1. CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
Jeffrey P. Arneson, the Florida engineer who prepared this report, and Apex Technology
have no financial interest in the manufacturing, sales, or distribution of the products included
in this report. Jeffrey P. Arneson and Apex Technology comply with all criteria as stated in
Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61G20-3.
2. PRODUCT NAMES:
Truss to Wall Connectors
MTSM16, MTSM20, HTSM16, HTSM20, HM9, HGAM10, H16, H16S, H16-2, H16-2S
Embedded Truss Anchors
META12, META16, META18, META20, META24, META40, HETA12, HETA16,
HETA20, HETA24, HETA40, HHETA16, HHETA20, HHETA24, HHETA40,
HETAL12, HETAL16, HETAL20, LTA2, DETAL20
Wood to Masonry Straps
MSTAM24, MSTAM36, MSTCM40, MSTCM60
Girder Tiedowns
LGT2, LGT3, LGT4, FGTR, FGTRHL, FGTRHR
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3. SCOPE OF EVALUATION:
Load evaluation as a structural component using the requirements of the 7th Edition (2020)
Florida Building Code, Building and 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Residential.
4. DESCRIPTION:
4.1 MTSM and HTSM Twist Straps. The MSTM and HTSM twist straps are used to
anchor wood trusses, rafters, or beams to masonry or concrete walls. They fasten to
the wood member with 0.148"×3" or 0.148"×1½" nails, and fasten to masonry with
¼"×2¼" Titen Turbo™ or Titen® 2 screw anchors, or to concrete with ¼"×1¾" Titen
Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors. MTSM twist straps are manufactured from 16 gauge
steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 33 with a G90 galvanized finish. HTSM twist
straps are manufactured from 14 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 40 with
a G90 galvanized finish. Twist strap fastener schedules, dimensions, and allowable
loads are shown in Table 1. See Figures 1 and 2 for additional details.
4.2 HM9 Hurricane Tie. The HM9 is used to anchor wood trusses, rafters, or joists to
masonry or concrete. The HM9 fastens to the wood member with ¼"×1½" long
Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and fastens to masonry with
¼"×2¼" Titen Turbo™ or Titen® 2 screw anchors, or to concrete with ¼"×1¾" Titen
Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors. The HM9 is manufactured from 18 gauge steel
meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 33 with a G90 galvanized finish. Hurricane tie
fastener schedule, dimensions, and allowable loads are shown in Table 1. See
Figures 1 and 2 for additional details.
4.3 HGAM10 Hurricane Gusset Angle. The HGAM10 is used to anchor wood trusses,
rafters, joists, or beams to masonry or concrete. The HGAM10 fastens to the wood
member with ¼"×1½" long Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and
fastens to masonry with ¼"×2¾" Titen Turbo™ or Titen® 2 screw anchors, or to
concrete with ¼"×1¾" Titen Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors. The HGAM10 is
manufactured from 14 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 33 with a G90
galvanized finish. Angle fastener schedule, dimensions, and allowable loads are
shown in Table 1. See Figures 1 and 2 for additional details.
4.4 LTA2 Lateral Truss Anchor. The LTA2 is used to anchor wood trusses, rafters, or
beams to masonry or concrete. The LTA2 fastens to the wood member with
0.148"×1½" nails and has legs which are embedded into the wall system. The LTA2
is manufactured from 18 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 40 with a G90
galvanized finish. Lateral truss anchor fastener schedule, dimensions, and allowable
loads are shown in Table 1. See Figures 1 and 2 for additional details.
4.5 H16, H16S, H16-2, and H16-2S Hurricane Ties. The H16, H16S, H16-2, and H16-
2S are used to anchor wood trusses or rafters to masonry or concrete walls. These
connectors wrap over the top of the rafter or truss. The straps are fastened to a
masonry wall with ¼"×2¼" Titen Turbo™ or Titen® 2 screw anchors, or to concrete
with ¼"×1¾" Titen Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors. These connectors are
manufactured from No. 18 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 40 with a
G90 galvanized finish. Allowable loads and fastener schedule are shown in Table 1.
See Figures 1 and 2 for additional details.
4.6 META, HETA, HHETA, and HETAL Embedded Truss Anchors. Embedded truss
anchors are used to anchor a wood member (usually a truss) to masonry or concrete.
Embedded truss anchors fasten to a single-ply wood truss with 0.148"×1½" nails or
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to a multi-ply truss with 0.162"×3½" nails. META, HETA, and HHETA models can be
installed in a single application or doubled to achieve additional capacity. They are
embedded in the masonry or concrete to a depth indicated on the side of the anchor
(4" for META, HETA, and HHETA, and 51/16" for HETAL). The strap portion of the
anchor is 1⅛" wide. The anchors are manufactured from steel meeting ASTM A653
SS Grade 50, Class 1, with a G90 galvanized finish, with the exception of the HETAL
truss seat which is manufactured from steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 33 with
a G90 galvanized finish. Steel thickness is as specified in Table 2. Embedded truss
anchor fastener schedule, dimensions, and allowable loads are shown in Table 2 for
single installations and Table 3 for double installations. See Figures 3 and 4 for
additional details of single and double embedded truss anchors.
4.7 DETAL20 Double Embedded Truss Anchor. The DETAL20 is a high capacity
connector used to anchor single-ply wood trusses or rafters to masonry or concrete.
The DETAL fastens to the wood member with 0.148"×1½" nails. It is embedded in
the masonry or concrete to a depth of 4½". The strap portion of the anchor is 1⅛"
wide and is manufactured from 16 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 50,
Class 1, with a G90 galvanized finish. The truss seat is manufactured from 18 gauge
steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 33 with a G90 galvanized finish. Embedded
truss anchor fastener schedule, dimensions, and allowable loads are shown in Table
3. See Figure 4 for additional details.
4.8 MSTAM and MSTCM Strap Ties. The MSTAM and MSTCM strap ties are used to
provide a tension connection between wood members and a masonry or concrete
structure. The MSTAM straps are 1¼" wide for use on single 2× and thicker
members. They fasten to the wood member with 0.148"×3" nails and fasten to
masonry with ¼"×2¼" Titen Turbo™ or Titen® 2 screw anchors, or to concrete with
¼"×1¾" Titen Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors. The MSTCM straps are 3" wide for
use on double 2× or single 4× and larger members. They fasten to the wood member
with 0.148"×3¼" nails and fasten to masonry with ¼"×2¼" Titen Turbo or Titen 2
screw anchors, or to concrete with ¼"×1¾" Titen Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors.
The MSTCM straps have countersunk nail slots for a lower nailing profile and coined
edges for safer handling. MSTAM and MSTCM straps are manufactured from steel
meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 50, Class 1, with a G90 galvanized finish. Steel
thickness is as specified in Table 4. Masonry strap fastener schedule, dimensions,
and allowable loads are shown in Table 4. See Figure 5 for additional details.
4.9 FGTR, FGTRHL, and FGTRHR Face Mount Girder Tiedowns. The FGTR is a
non-pitch specific girder tie down that can be used in new construction or retrofit
applications to tie down a girder truss or beam to a concrete or masonry. The FGTR
can be installed in a single application or doubled to achieve additional uplift
capacity. The FGTR plate fastens to the wood member with Strong-Drive® SDS
Heavy-Duty Connector screws and the strap fastens to masonry or concrete with
½"×5" Titen HD® Heavy-Duty Screw Anchors. The FGTRHL and FGTRHR are
designed with the strap at a 45 degree angle for corner hip applications. The FGTR
straps are manufactured from 7 gauge ASTM A1011 Grade 33 steel and the plates
are made from 3 gauge ASTM A1011 Grade 33 steel. Both components have a
powder coat painted finish. Girder tie down fastener schedule, dimensions, and
allowable loads are shown in Table 5. See Figure 6 for additional details.
4.10 LGT2 Light Truss/Girder Tiedown. The LGT2 is used to anchor a 2-ply wood truss
or beam (maximum 3" wide) to wood, concrete, or masonry. The LGT2 fastens to
the wood truss or beam with 0.148"×3¼" nails or #9×1½" Strong-Drive® SD
Connector screws. For wood wall applications, it is fastened with 0.148"×3¼" nails
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or #9×1½" Strong-Drive SD Connector screws. For masonry or concrete
applications, it fastens to masonry with ¼"×2¼" Titen Turbo™ or Titen® 2 screw
anchors, or to concrete with ¼"×1¾" Titen Turbo or Titen 2 screw anchors. The LGT2
is manufactured from 14 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 40 with a G90
galvanized finish. Allowable loads and fastener schedule are shown in Table 6. See
Figure 7 for additional details.
4.11 LGT3-SDS2.5 Light Truss/Girder Tiedown. The LGT3-SDS2.5 is used to anchor
a 3-ply wood truss or beam (maximum 5" wide) to wood, concrete, or masonry. The
LGT3-SDS2.5 fastens to the wood truss or beam with ¼"×2½" long Strong-Drive®
SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. For wood wall applications, it is fastened to
wood studs and plates with 0.148"×3¼" nails. For masonry or concrete applications,
it is fastened with ⅜"×5" Titen HD® Heavy-Duty Screw Anchors. The LGT3-SDS2.5
is manufactured from 12 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 40 with a G90
galvanized finish. Allowable loads and fastener schedule are shown in Table 6. See
Figure 7 for additional details.
4.12 LGT4-SDS3 Light Truss/Girder Tiedown. The LGT4-SDS3 is used to anchor a
4-ply wood truss or beam (maximum 6½" wide) to wood, concrete, or masonry. The
LGT4-SDS3 fastens to the wood truss or beam with ¼"×3" long Strong-Drive® SDS
Heavy-Duty Connector screws. For wood wall applications, it is fastened to wood
studs and plates with 0.148"×3¼" nails. For masonry or concrete applications, it is
fastened with ⅜"×5" Titen HD® Heavy-Duty Screw Anchors. The LGT4-SDS3 is
manufactured from 12 gauge steel meeting ASTM A653 SS Grade 40 with a G90
galvanized finish. Allowable loads and fastener schedule are shown in Table 6. See
Figure 7 for additional details.
5. MATERIALS:
5.1 Steel. Steel specifications for each product listed in this evaluation report shall be
as indicated in the previous section. In addition to the standard G90 coating, some
models (designated with a model number ending with Z) are available with a G185
zinc coating specification in accordance with ASTM A653. Some models (designated
with a model number ending with HDG) are available with a hot-dip galvanization,
also known as “batch” galvanization, in accordance with ASTM A123, with a
minimum specified coating weight of 2.0 ounces of zinc per square foot of surface
area, total for both sides. Some models (designated with a model number ending
with SS) are available in Type 316L stainless material manufactured in accordance
with ASTM A240 sheet, strip or plate and ASTM A480 (General Requirements) in
the following designation: UNS designation S31603, AISI Type 316L. Model
numbers in this report may not include the Z, HDG, or SS ending, but the information
shown applies.
5.2 Wood. Wood members to which these connectors are fastened shall be solid sawn
lumber, glued-laminated lumber, or structural composite lumber having dimensions
consistent with the connector dimensions shown in Tables 1 through 6. Unless
otherwise noted, lumber shall be Southern Pine (SP) or Douglas Fir-Larch (DF)
having a minimum specific gravity of 0.55 or 0.50, respectively. Where indicated by
SPF, lumber shall be Spruce-Pine-Fir having a minimum specific gravity of 0.42.
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5.3 Concrete/Masonry. Concrete and masonry design specifications shall be the
stricter of the specifications by the engineer of record, the Florida Building Code
minimum standards, the following, or as noted in the report:
5.4 Nails. Unless noted otherwise, nails shall be common nails. Nails shall comply with
ASTM F1667 and shall have the minimum bending yield strengths Fyb:
Nail
Pennyweight
Nail Shank
Diameter (inch)
Nail Length
(inch)
Fyb
(psi)
10d×1½ 0.148 1½ 90,000
10d Common 0.148 3 90,000
16d sinker 0.148 3¼ 90,000
16d Common 0.162 3½ 90,000
Fasteners for galvanized connectors in pressure-preservative treated wood shall be
hot-dipped zinc coated galvanized steel with coating weights in accordance with
ASTM A153 or steel mechanically galvanized in accordance with ASTM B695, Class
55. Fasteners for stainless steel connectors shall be stainless steel except where
otherwise permitted by the treatment manufacturer.
The allowable loads of stainless-steel connectors match those of carbon-steel
connectors when installed with Simpson Strong-Tie stainless-steel, SCNR ring-
shank nails, unless noted otherwise.
5.5 Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws. Fasteners used with the
connectors described in Tables 1, 5, and 6, and shown in Figures 2, 6, 8, and 10 of
the report must be Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector
wood screws recognized in FL9589. Model numbers shown in this report may not
include the full SDS model number after the connector model number (e.g., LGT3-
SDS2.5), but the information shown applies. SDS screws used in contact with
preservative-treated or fire-retardant-treated lumber must, as a minimum, comply
with FL9589. The lumber treater or Simpson Strong-Tie Company should be
contacted for recommendations on minimum corrosion resistance and connection
capacities of fasteners used with the specific proprietary preservative-treated or fire
retardant-treated lumber.
5.6 Strong-Drive® SD Connector Screws. Certain connectors described in this report
may be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive SD Connector wood screws
recognized in FL9589. Installation shall be as specified in FL9589. The lumber
treater or Simpson Strong-Tie Company should be contacted for recommendations
on minimum corrosion resistance and connection capacities of fasteners used with
the specific proprietary preservative-treated or fire retardant-treated lumber.
5.7 Titen Turbo™ and Titen® 2 Concrete and Masonry Screw Anchors. Titen
Turbo™ screw anchors shown in Tables 1, 4, and 6 and Figures 2, 5, and 7 are
recognized in FL16230. Alternately, Titen® 2 screw anchors of the same diameter
and length may be substituted for Titen Turbo models shown with no change to the
Material Specification Minimum Compressive Strength
Concrete, f’c - 2,500 psi
Masonry, f’m ASTM C1314 1,500 psi
Masonry Unit ASTM C90 2,000 psi
Mortar ASTM C270 Type S 1,800 psi (or by proportions)
Grout ASTM C476 2,000 psi (or by proportions)
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tabulated allowable loads. Titen 2 screw anchors are recognized in FL16230.
Installation for both screw anchors shall be as specified in FL16230.
5.8 Titen HD® Heavy-Duty Screw Anchors. Anchors shown in Tables 5 and 6 and
Figure 6 shall be Simpson Strong-Tie® Titen HD Heavy-Duty Screw Anchors for
masonry or concrete as recognized in FL15730. Installation shall be as specified in
FL15730.
6. INSTALLATION:
Installation shall be in accordance with this report and the most recent edition of the Simpson
Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors catalog. Information in this report supersedes
any conflicting information between information provided in this report and the catalog.
7. SUBSTANTIATING DATA:
Test data submitted by Testing Engineers Inc., Product Testing, Inc., and Simpson Strong-
Tie, and signed and sealed calculations performed by Bryan Wert, P.E., in accordance with
the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Building and Residential codes.
Product Test Lab Test Number
MTSM, HTSM Testing Engineers, Inc. H756, I841, O555, O564
HM9 Product Testing, Inc. 02-3793
HGAM10 Product Testing, Inc. L007, L018
Testing Engineers, Inc. H046, H141
H16, H16S,
H16-2, H16-2S Testing Engineers, Inc. H591, I376
META, HETA,
HHETA, HETAL
Product Testing, Inc. K966, K997, L008, L011, L012, L013, L014, L015, L019,
L020, L021, L022, L023, P670, Q219, Q220, Q221
Testing Engineers, Inc. D792, D793, D844, N218
DETAL Testing Engineers, Inc. O795, O796, O797, O798, O799
LTA2 Testing Engineers, Inc. P966, P967, P968, Q018, Q019, Q020, Q856
MSTCM Testing Engineers, Inc. N471
FGTR Product Testing, Inc. K930, K931, K987
FGTRHL/R Product Testing, Inc. K932
LGT2 Simpson Strong-Tie 23-19086, 23-19111
Testing Engineers, Inc. I839, L921, L922
LGT3 Testing Engineers, Inc. L233, L234, L431, L918
LGT4 Testing Engineers, Inc. O113, O393, O394, O587
8. FINDINGS:
The connectors listed in this evaluation report comply with the 7th Edition (2020) Florida
Building Code, Building, and 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Residential when
installed in accordance with this report.
9. LIMITATIONS:
1. Maximum allowable loads shall not exceed the allowable loads listed in this report.
Allowable loads listed in this report are based on allowable stress design. The loads in
this report are not applicable to Load and Resistance Factor Design.
2. Capacity of wood members is not covered by this report. Capacity of wood members
must be checked by the building designer.
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3. Connectors in this report having a galvanized coating thickness less than G185 shall not
be installed in contact with preservative-treated wood products that are exposed to
rainfall or ground moisture.
4. Allowable loads for more than one direction for a single connection cannot be added
together. A design load that can be divided into components in the directions given must
be evaluated as follows:
(Design Uplift / Allowable Uplift) + (Design Lateral Parallel to Plate / Allowable
Lateral Parallel to Plate) + (Design Lateral Perpendicular to Plate / Allowable
Lateral Perpendicular to Plate) < 1.0
As an alternate, the embedded truss anchors in Tables 2 and 3 can be evaluated using
the following: The design load in each direction shall not exceed the published allowable
load in that direction multiplied by 0.75.
10. ALLOWABLE LOADS:
The tables that follow reference the allowable loads for the aforementioned products.
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TABLE 1: MTSM, HTSM, HM9, HGAM10, H16, and LTA2 Dimensions, Fasteners, and Allowable Loads
Model
No. Ga. L
(in.)
Fasteners Allowable Loads (lb.)
Rafter / Truss GFCMU
(Titen Turbo™)6
Concrete
(Titen Turbo™)6
DF/SP
(160)
SPF/HF
(160)
Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2
MTSM16 16 16 (7) 0.148"×1½" (4) ¼"×2¼" (4) ¼"×1¾" 830
1203 903
715
1203 903 MTSM20 16 20 (7) 0.148"×1½" (4) ¼"×2¼" (4) ¼"×1¾" 830 715
HTSM16 14 16 (8) 0.148"×1½" (4) ¼"×2¼" (4) ¼"×1¾" 1,110 955
HTSM20 14 20 (10) 0.148"×1½" (4) ¼"×2¼" (4) ¼"×1¾" 1,110 955
HM99 18 ― (4) ¼"×1½" SDS (5) ¼"×2¼" (5) ¼"×1¾" 760 670 190 760 670 190
HGAM109 14 ― (4) ¼"×1½" SDS (4) ¼"×2¾" (4) ¼"×1¾" 810 875 1,1055 585 630 7955
H1610 18 18¾" (2) 0.148"×1½" (6) ¼"×2¼" (6) ¼"×1¾" 1,370
― ―
1,180
― ― H16S10 18 1111/16" (2) 0.148"×1½" (6) ¼"×2¼" (6) ¼"×1¾" 1,370 1,180
H16-210 18 18¾" (2) 0.148"×1½" (6) ¼"×2¼" (6) ¼"×1¾" 1,370 1,180
H16-2S10 18 1111/16" (2) 0.148"×1½" (6) ¼"×2¼" (6) ¼"×1¾" 1,370 1,180
LTA2
Perp.-to-Wall
Installation 18 ― (10) 0.148"×1½" Embed Embed 1,1807 415 875 990 415 735
LTA2
Parallel-to-Wall
Installation 18 ― (10) 0.148"×1½" Embed Embed 1,1807 950 220 990 800 220
Notes:
1. Loads have been increased 60% for wind loading as permitted by the code. No further increase permitted.
Reduce where other loads govern.
2. MTSM and HTSM do not have to be wrapped over the truss/rafter to achieve tabulated loads.
3. Lateral loads apply for the MTSM and HTSM twist straps when the first seven nail holes near the bend line are
filled on the truss/rafter side. Any other fasteners required can be installed in any open hole.
4. Allowable loads for the HGAM10 are for one connector. A minimum truss/rafter thickness of 2½" must be used
when framing anchors are installed on each side of the joist or truss.
5. HGAM10 F2 loads are for forces into the connector. F2 loads away from the connector are 640 lb. (DF/SP) and
460 lb. (SPF/HF).
6. Hex-head model required. Minimum edge distance for Titen Turbo™ screw anchor is 1½". Titen ® 2 screw anchors
of the same diameter and length may be substituted for the tabulated Titen Turbo screw anchor size with no
change in allowable load.
7. LTA2 allowable uplift on SP is 1,350 lb. for perpendicular-to-wall installation and parallel-to-wall installation.
8. Minimum f'c = 2,500 psi. Minimum f’m = 1,500 psi.
9. The HM9KT and HGAM10KTA are kits with (20) HM9 and (10) HGAM10 connectors packaged with Simpson
Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and 2¼" and 2¾" Titen® 2 screw anchors,
respectively. (1¾" Titen 2 screw anchors for concrete installations sold separately)
10. H16 models are pre-sloped at a 5:12 pitch and can be used on pitches from 3:12 to 7:12. The minimum heel
height for H16 models is 4" and the maximum heel height is 13½" (Use H16 or H16-2).
FIGURE 1: MTSM / HTSM / HM9 / HGAM10 / H16 / LTA2 Dimensions
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FIGURE 3: META / HETA / HHETA / HETAL Dimensions and Installation Details
FIGURE 2: MTSM / HTSM / HM9 / HGAM10 / H16 / LTA2 Installation Details
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TABLE 2: META, HETA, HHETA, and HETAL Dimensions, Fasteners, and Allowable Loads
Model No. Ga. H
(in.)
SP Allowable Loads (lb.)
1-ply Rafter / Truss
(0.148"×1½" Nails)
2- or 3-ply Rafter / Truss
(0.162"×3½" Nails) F1
(160)
F2
(160) Qty.2 Uplift
(160) Qty.2 Uplift
(160)
META12
18
8 7 1,420 6 1,450
340 770
META16 12 8 1,450 6 1,450
META18 14 8 1,450 6 1,450
META20 16 7 1,420 5 1,210
8 1,450 6 1,450
META24 20 8 1,450 6 1,450
META40 36 8 1,450 6 1,450
HETA12
16
8 7 1,455 7 1,730
340 770
HETA16 12 9 1,810 8 1,810
HETA20 16 8 1,655 7 1,730
9 1,810 8 1,810
HETA24 20 9 1,810 8 1,810
HETA40 36 9 1,810 8 1,810
HHETA16
14
12 10 2,120 9 2,120
3407 770 HHETA20 16 9 1,935 8 2,030
10 2,120 9 2,120
HHETA24 20 10 2,120 9 2,120
HHETA40 36 10 2,120 9 2,120
HETAL12
16
7 103 1,040 103 1,235
3904 1,040 HETAL16 11 143 1,810 133 1,810
HETAL20 15 143 1,810 133 1,810
Notes:
1. Loads have been increased 60% for wind loading as permitted by the code. No further increase
permitted. Reduce where other loads govern.
2. The META, HETA, and HHETA, require the lowest four nail holes be filled.
3. Five nails must be installed into the truss seat of the HETAL.
4. F1 load towards face of HETAL is 1,870 lb.
5. Minimum f'c = 2,500 psi. Minimum f’m = 1,500 psi.
6. It is acceptable to use a reduced number of fasteners in any model listed provided that there is
a reduction in uplift load capacity. The load per nail can be approximated by dividing the allowable
load by the number of nails. There should be a minimum of 4 nails installed in the strap. Lateral
loads do not apply when fewer than 7 fasteners are used with the HETA and HHETA anchors or
less than (6) 0.162"×3½" or (7) 0.148"×1½" fasteners are used with the META anchor.
7. The HHETA allowable F1 load can be increased to 435 lb. if the strap is wrapped over the truss
and a minimum of 12 nails are installed.
8. Straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss/rafter to achieve tabulated loads unless
specifically noted otherwise.
9. Minimum edge distance for META, HETA, and HHETA is 1½" for concrete and 2" for masonry.
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TABLE 3: DETAL20 and Double META, HETA, and HHETA Fasteners and Allowable Loads
Model
No. Qty. Application
SP Allowable Loads (lb.)
1-ply Rafter / Truss 2- or 3-ply Rafter / Truss
0.148"×1½"
Nail Qty.4 Uplift F1 F2 0.162"×3½"
Nail Qty.4 Uplift F1 F2
DETAL20 1 GFCMU 18 2,480 2,0005 1,370 ― ― ― ―
Concrete 18 2,480 2,000 1,465 ― ― ― ―
META 2 GFCMU 10 1,875
Refer to Table 26
14 1,795 1,2857 1,080
Concrete 10 1,875 14 2,435 1,2857 1,080
HETA 2 GFCMU 10 1,920 12 2,365 1,3507 1,430
Concrete 10 1,920 12 2,560 1,3507 1,430
HHETA 2 GFCMU 10 1,920 12 2,365 1,3507 1,430
Concrete 10 1,920 14 3,180 1,3507 1,430
Notes:
1. Loads have been increased 60% for wind loading as permitted by the code. No further increase permitted. Reduce
where other loads govern.
2. Minimum f'c = 2,500 psi. Minimum f'm = 1,500 psi.
3. Install with spoons facing outward and spaced no more than ⅛" wider than the truss width.
4. The DETAL20 requires (6) 0.148"×1½" nails in the truss seat and (6) 0.148"×1½" nails into each strap. For all other
models, install half of the required number of fasteners in each strap.
5. F1 loads for the DETAL20 in GFCMU may cause an additional 1/32" deflection beyond the standard ⅛" limit.
6. Lateral loads for double META, HETA, and HHETA apply only to 2- or 3-ply applications with anchors spaced a
minimum of 3" apart. For 1-ply applications, use lateral loads in Table 2. DETAL lateral loads apply to 1-ply application.
7. F1 loads for double META, HETA, and HHETA may cause an additional 1/16" deflection beyond the standard ⅛" limit
when the straps are installed not wrapped over the heel as shown.
FIGURE 4: DETAL20 Dimensions and Double META / HETA / HHETA Installation Details
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TABLE 4: MSTAM and MSTCM Dimensions, Fasteners, and Allowable Loads
Model
No. Ga. W
(in.)
L
(in.)
Fasteners Allowable
Tension / Uplift (lb.)
Rafter / Truss GFCMU
(Titen Turbo™)3
Concrete
(Titen Turbo™)3
DF/SP/SPF/HF (160)
GFCMU Concrete
MSTAM24 18 1¼ 24 (9) 0.148"×3" (5) ¼"×2¼" (5) ¼"×1¾" 1,425 1,450
MSTAM36 16 1¼ 36 (13) 0.148"×3" (8) ¼"×2¼" (8) ¼"×1¾" 1,870 1,870
MSTCM40 16 3 40¼ (26) 0.148"×3¼" (14) ¼"×2¼" (14) ¼"×1¾" 4,220 4,220
MSTCM60 16 3 59½ (26) 0.148"×3¼" (14) ¼"×2¼" (14) ¼"×1¾" 4,220 4,220
Notes:
1. Tension loads have been increased 60% for wind loading as permitted by the code. No further
increase permitted. Reduce where other loads govern.
2. Minimum f'c = 2,500 psi. Minimum f'm = 1,500 psi.
3. Hex-head model required. Minimum edge distance for Titen Turbo™ screw anchor is 1½". Titen® 2
screw anchors of the same diameter and length may be substituted for the tabulated Titen Turbo
screw anchor size with no change in allowable load.
FIGURE 5: MSTAM / MSTCM Dimensions and Installation Details
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TABLE 5: FGTR, FGTRHL, and FGTRHR Fasteners and Allowable Loads
Model No. Qty.
Fasteners Allowable
Uplift Load (lb.)
Rafter / Truss
(Strong-Drive® SDS)
GFCMU / Concrete
(Titen HD®)
DF/SP
(160)
SPF/HF
(160)
FGTR 1 (18) ¼"×3" (2) ½"×5" 4,7256 3,400
2 (36) ¼"×3" (4) ½"×5" 8,885 6,395
FGTRHL/R 1 (18) ¼"×3" (2) ½"×5" 3,635 2,615
Notes:
1. Uplift loads have been increased 60% for wind loading as permitted by the code. No further
increase permitted. Reduce where other loads govern.
2. Products shall be attached to grouted and reinforced CMU walls or reinforced concrete
walls that are designed to transfer the uplift loads to the foundation.
3. Minimum edge distance for the Titen HD anchor is 4".
4. Titen HD anchors should be spaced in every other hole on the part.
5. Attached members must be designed to resist the applied loads.
6. Uplift for FGTR corner installations shall be limited to 4,425 lb.
7. Minimum f'c = 2,500 psi. Minimum f'm = 1,500 psi.
FIGURE 6: FGTR / FGTRHL / FGTRHR Dimensions and Installation Details
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TABLE 6: LGT Fasteners and Allowable Loads
Model
No. Qty. No. of
Plies
Applica-
tion
Fasteners Allowable Loads (lb.)
Uplift (160) Lateral (160)
Rafter / Truss Wood Studs /
Framing
GFCMU /
Concrete DF/SP SPF/HF DF/SP/SPF/HF
F1 F2
LGT2 1 2
Wood (16) 0.148"×3¼" (14) 0.148"×3¼" ― 2,040 1,755
7003 1703 (16) #9×1½" SD (14) #9×1½" SD ― 2,465 2,125
GFCMU
or Conc. (16) 0.148"×3¼" ― (7) ¼"×2¼"
Titen Turbo5 2,030 1,750
LGT3-SDS2.5 1 3
Wood (12) ¼"×2½" SDS (21) 0.148"×3¼" ― 3,480 2,505
795 385 GFCMU
or Conc. (12) ¼"×2½" SDS ― (4) ⅜"×5"
Titen HD 3,285 2,365
LGT4-SDS3 1 4
Wood (16) ¼"×3" SDS (30) 0.148"×3¼" ― 4,060 2,920
2,0004 6754 GFCMU
or Conc. (16) ¼"×3" SDS ― (4) ⅜"×5"
Titen HD 3,285 2,365
Notes:
1. Loads have been increased 60% for wind loading as permitted by the code. No further increase permitted. Reduce
where other loads govern.
2. Tabulated LGT2 uplift with SD screws is for DF lumber. LGT2 uplift using SD screws with SP lumber is 2,670 lb.
3. LGT2 lateral loads require installation of optional (4) 0.148"×3¼" in triangle fastener holes into top plates.
4. LGT4 lateral loads require installation of optional (7) 0.148"×3¼" in triangle fastener holes into top plates.
5. Hex-head model required. For concrete applications, use ¼"×1¾" Titen Turbo™. Minimum edge distance for Titen
Turbo screw anchor is 1½". Titen® 2 screw anchors of the same diameter and length may be substituted for the
tabulated Titen Turbo screw anchor size with no change in allowable load.
6. Minimum f'c = 2,500 psi. Minimum f'm = 1,500 psi.
FIGURE 7: LGT2 / LGT3 / LGT4 Dimensions and Installation Details
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11. REFERENCES:
Florida Building Code, Building 7th Edition (2020)
Section 104.11 Alternative materials, design, and methods of construction
and equipment
Chapter 19 Concrete
Chapter 21 Masonry
Chapter 22 Steel
Chapter 23 Wood
Florida Building Code, Residential 7th Edition (2020)
R101.2.1 Scope
R4405 HVHZ Concrete
R4407 HVHZ Masonry
R4408 HVHZ Steel
R4409 HVHZ Wood
Standards
AISI S100 2016
ANSI/AWC NDS 2018
ASTM D7147 2011
12. IDENTIFICATION:
Each connector covered by this report shall be stamped with the manufacturer’s name
and/or trademark and the product name.
Jax Apex Technology, Inc.
Jeffrey P. Arneson, P.E.
P.E. No. 58544
October 13, 2020