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The TC truss connector is an ideal connector for scissor trusses and can allow horizontal movement up to 1 1/4". The TC also attaches plated trusses to top plates or sill plates to resist uplift forces. Typically used on one or both ends of truss as determined by the Designer.

Material: 16 gauge

Finish: Galvanized

Installation:

Optional TC Installation

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TC24
U.S. Patent 4,932,173
TC26
(TC28 similar)
Typical TC24 Installation
Optional TC26 Installation for Grouted Concrete Block using a Wood Nailer
(8", 10", 12" Wall Installation similar)
Optional TC26 Installation for Grouted Concrete Block using Titen® Screws

top Load Table: See code report listings below
Table
  1. See footnotes below.
Optional TC Installation Table:
Table
  1. Loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Grout strength is 2000 psi minimum.
  3. Nail values based on single 2x truss.
  4. Optional TC26 installation with 10d nails requires minimum 3" top plate thickness.
  5. 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.
top Code Reports (PDFs):
Legacy Reports
  IAPMO ES ICC-ES ESR CITY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF FLORIDA ICC-ES NER ICC-ES ER ICC-ES ES
TCSee specific model numbers for code listings.
TC24      FL474 NER-413 ER-5672  
TC26  ESR-2605   FL474 NER-413 ER-5672  
TC28Submitted for listing: Please contact us for status and test data.

   
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