LTS/MTS/HTS Twist Straps

MTS Installation as a Truss-to-Top Plate Tie

LTS12
(MTS and HTS similar)

MTS30
(HTS30 similar)

MTS30C (HTS30C similar)

Typical MTS30 Installation

MTS30 Installation with I-joist Rafter

Twist straps provide a tension connection between two wood members. They resist uplift at the heel of a truss economically. The 3" bend section eliminates interference at the transition points between wood members.

Material: LTS - 18 gauge; MTS - 16 gauge; HTS - 14 gauge

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel and ZMAX®; see Corrosion Information.

Installation: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.

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LTS12 thru LTS20, MTS16 through MTS30, HTS24 through HTS30C (except HTS30) have additional nail holes.
Install half of the fasteners on each end of strap to achieve full loads.
Loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
All straps except the MTS30 and HTS30 have the twist in the center of the strap.
Twist straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve the load.
May be installed on the inside face of the stud.
NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
HTS	See specific model numbers for code listings.
HTS16		ESR-2613		FL538 / FL9601			ES-9603C
HTS20		ESR-2613		FL538 / FL9601			ES-9603C
HTS20Z		ESR-2613
HTS24		ESR-2613		FL538 / FL9601			ES-9603C
HTS28		ESR-2613		FL538 / FL9601			ES-9603C
HTS30		ESR-2613		FL538 / FL9601			ES-9603C
HTS30C		ESR-2613		FL538 / FL9601			ES-9603C
LTS	See specific model numbers for code listings.
LTS12		ESR-2613	RR25489 / RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5275 / ER-5672
LTS12SS		ESR-2613		FL474
LTS16		ESR-2613	RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
LTS18		ESR-2613	RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
LTS18SS		ESR-2613		FL474
LTS20		ESR-2613	RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
MTS	See specific model numbers for code listings.
MTS12		ESR-2613	RR25489 / RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5275 / ER-5672
MTS12Z		ESR-2613	RR25489 / RR25718	FL474	NER-413	ER-5672
MTS16		ESR-2613	RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
MTS16ZMTS20Z	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
MTS18		ESR-2613	RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
MTS20		ESR-2613	RR25718	FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
MTS20SS		ESR-2613		FL474
MTS24C				FL1423 / FL9601
MTS30		ESR-2613		FL474 / FL9601	NER-413	ER-5672
MTS30C				FL1423 / FL9601
MTS30Z		ESR-2613