RTC/FWH Rigid Tie™ Connectors

The RTC series secures two wood members to a vertical post forming a 90° corner. The RTC42 and RTC44 are heavy-duty structural connectors. Based on loads of 40 lbs per sq. ft., a 10'x10' deck can be built using 2x8 joists and 4 RTC42s. See the table for Post and Joist sizes.

RTB - a bracket for intersecting 2x members.

FWH - 4 way connectors for 2x members with bendable flanges.

RTA - connects two 2x wood members at a 90° angle.

RTF - connects two members in a "pass-through" application.

RTR and RTU - a 2x member crosses another.

Material: RTC44 - 14 gauge; RTA2 - 16 gauge; RTR and RTB - 20 gauge; all others - 18 gauge

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

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Install vertical members first, then attach horizontal members for easier alignment.
Seat wood member in bracket with a C-clamp before securing to aid positioning and prevent skewing.
Always follow manufacturer's instructions when using power tools and building equipment.

WARNING: Industry studies show that hardened fasteners can experience performance problems in wet and corrosive environments. Accordingly, use the SD8X1.25 in dry, interior, and non-corrosive environments only.

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RTC42 U.S. Patent 5,399,044 (RTC22 similar, U.S. Patent 5,328,287; RTC24 similar, U.S. Patent 5,259,685)	RTF2Z Installation	SD8X1.25 Most Rigid-Tie connectors require Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® screws.


RTR	RTR Installation

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FWH2 Installation	RTA2Z Installation	RTU Installation


RTT Installation	RTC44 Installation (RTC24 and RTC42 similar) U.S. Patent 5,372,448	RTB22 Installation

Allowable loads must be equally distributed on both joists.
Loads are for Douglas Fir Larch.
NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long, 16d Sinker = 0.148" dia. x 3 1/4" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
FWH	See specific model numbers for code listings.
FWH2	No load capacity: Products not tested or submitted because they’re not load rated and code approval not required.
FWL	See specific model numbers for code listings.
FWL2	No load capacity: Products not tested or submitted because they’re not load rated and code approval not required.
RTA	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RTA12	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTA2	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
RTA2Z	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
RTA4	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTB	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RTB22	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTC	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RTC22	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
RTC22Z	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTC24		ESR-2614 / ESR-2523 *		FL10865
RTC24Z		ESR-2614 / ESR-2523 *		FL10865
RTC42		ESR-2614 / ESR-2523 *		FL10865
RTC44		ESR-2614 / ESR-2523 *		FL10865
RTCH	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
RTF	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RTF2	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
RTF2Z	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTR	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTT	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RTT22	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTT22Z	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
RTU	See specific model numbers for code listings.
RTU2	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.

* 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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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
FWH	None for this model	None for this model
FWH2	FWH2: DWG \| DXF FWH2 front view: DWG \| DXF FWH2 top view: DWG \| DXF	FWH2: DWG \| DXF
FWL	None for this model	None for this model
FWL2	None for this model	None for this model
RTA	None for this model	None for this model
RTA12	RTA12: DWG \| DXF RTA12 front view: DWG \| DXF RTA12 right view: DWG \| DXF RTA12 top view: DWG \| DXF	RTA12: DWG \| DXF
RTA2	RTA2: DWG \| DXF RTA2 front view: DWG \| DXF RTA2 right view: DWG \| DXF RTA2 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
RTA2Z	None for this model	None for this model
RTA4	RTA4: DWG \| DXF RTA4 front view: DWG \| DXF RTA4 right view: DWG \| DXF RTA4 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
RTB	None for this model	None for this model
RTB22	RTB22: DWG \| DXF RTB22 front view: DWG \| DXF RTB22 right view: DWG \| DXF RTB22 top view: DWG \| DXF	RTB22: DWG \| DXF
RTC	None for this model	None for this model
RTC22	RTC22: DWG \| DXF RTC22 front view: DWG \| DXF RTC22 right view: DWG \| DXF RTC22 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
RTC22Z	None for this model	None for this model
RTC24	RTC24: DWG \| DXF RTC24 back view: DWG \| DXF RTC24 front view: DWG \| DXF RTC24 left view: DWG \| DXF RTC24 right view: DWG \| DXF RTC24 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
RTC24Z	None for this model	None for this model
RTC42	RTC42: DWG \| DXF RTC42 back view: DWG \| DXF RTC42 front view: DWG \| DXF RTC42 left view: DWG \| DXF RTC42 right view: DWG \| DXF RTC42 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
RTC44	None for this model	RTC44: DWG \| DXF
RTCH	None for this model	RTCH: DWG \| DXF
RTF	None for this model	None for this model
RTF2	RTF2: DWG \| DXF RTF2 front view: DWG \| DXF RTF2 right view: DWG \| DXF RTF2 top view: DWG \| DXF	RTF2: DWG \| DXF
RTF2Z	None for this model	None for this model
RTR	RTR: DWG \| DXF RTR front view: DWG \| DXF RTR right view: DWG \| DXF RTR top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
RTT	None for this model	None for this model
RTT22	RTT22: DWG \| DXF RTT22 front view: DWG \| DXF RTT22 right view: DWG \| DXF RTT22 top view: DWG \| DXF	RTT22: DWG \| DXF
RTT22Z	None for this model	None for this model
RTU	None for this model	None for this model
RTU2	RTU2: DWG \| DXF RTU2 front view: DWG \| DXF RTU2 right view: DWG \| DXF RTU2 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model