GBC Gable Brace Connector

Step 1
Double angle cut the gable brace to sit flat on the wall double top plate and flush against the gable end truss for 2x4 top plate. The double angle cuts should form a 90° angle on the end of the gable brace.

Step 2
Set each GBC on top of the double top plate so that the bend line slots are flush with the inside edge of the double top plate. Install fasteners into the top of the double top plate.

Step 3
Bend GBC legs (one time only) over the inside of the double top plate and install fasteners.

Step 4
Install fasteners into the gable brace. NOTE: Attach the other end of the gable brace to blocking at the roof diaphragm as directed by the Designer.

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GBC Gable Brace Connector

The GBC provides a proven, tested connection for the anchorage of building stability bracing to the top of the gable end wall. With allowable bracing installation angles between 40° to 60°, the GBC offers greater flexibility in a connector rated for both tension and compression loads.

Installation

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Material: 16 gauge

Finish: Galvanized

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
The GBC must be installed in pairs to achieve full load capacity.

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GBC US Patent 7,788,873; 5,603,580	Typical GBC Installation	Typical Sloped Installation

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top Load Table: See code report listings below

For 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 (or larger) LVL gable brace, the allowable load at 40° to 45° is 635 lbs. towards anchors, 515 lbs. away from anchors.
Loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Use a minimum 2x4 gable brace. Larger members may be used.
NAILS: 8d = 0.131" dia. x 2 1/2" long, 8dx1 1/2= 0.131" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

top Code Reports (PDFs):

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO UES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
GBC		ESR-2605 / ESR-2523 *		FL10861

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction

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GBC	GBC: DWG \| DXF GBC front view: DWG \| DXF GBC right view: DWG \| DXF GBC top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D113: Gable End to Wall Framing: DWG \| DXF GBC Installation 2: DWG \| DXF GBC Installation 3: DWG \| DXF GBC Installation 4: DWG \| DXF GBC Installation 1: DWG \| DXF