FSA Foundation Stud Anchor

Product Details

The FSA is designed to provide a direct connection between the foundation and a stud or joist on raised floors to resist uplift. This foundation stud anchor nails or bolts to floor joists, or nails directly to the stud. The FSA is a simple and versatile solution for light- or heavy-duty projects.

Key Features

Connects a joist or stud to a floor or a foundation
May be bent, one time only, along bend line up to 20° to accommodate installation
Increased loads for wind or seismic forces

Material

12 gauge

Finish

Galvanized

Installation

Install with 0.148 x 1 1/2" nails or 1/2"-diameter anchor bolts
Plywood sheathing may require notching with stud-to-foundation installation

Catalog Pages

C-C-2021 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 25

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2021-2023

C-C-2021

A catalog including new product information as well as any applicable specification and installation instructions for wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete structural connectors.

Catalog

Conectores para la construcción con madera 2019–2020

C-C-2019SP

El catálogo incluye información sobre nuevos productos, así como especificaciones e instrucciones de instalación aplicables para conectores estructurales de madera a madera y de madera a concreto.

Catalog

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No.	Ga.	Coating/Material	Packaging Qty.
FSA	12	Zinc Galvanized, G90	1

Load Tables

These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
Spacing to be specified by the designer.
For additional retrofit information, see flier F-SEISRETRGD.
Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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