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LTP4/LTP5/A34/A35 Framing Angles and Plates

LTP4/LTP5/A34/A35

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The larger LTP5 spans subfloor at the top of the blocking or rim board. The embossments enhance performance.

The LTP4 lateral tie plate transfers shear forces for top plate-to-rim board or blocking connections. Nail holes are spaced to prevent wood splitting for single and double top-plate applications. May be installed over plywood sheathing.

The A35 angle's exclusive bending slot allows instant, accurate field bends for all two- and three-way ties. Balanced, completely reversible design permits the A35 to secure a great variety of connections.

Material

  • LTP4/LTP5 — 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
  • A35 — bend one time only

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Load Tables

Load Values with Carbon Steel Nails

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.

    For stainless-steel fasteners, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

    Many of these products are approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.

LTP4/LTP5/A34/A35 Framing Angles and Plates Load Table
  1. Allowable loads are for one angle. When angles are installed on each side of the joist, the minimum joist thickness is 3".
  2. Some illustrations show connections that could cause cross-grain tension or bending of the wood during loading if not reinforced sufficiently. In this case, mechanical reinforcement should be considered.
  3. LTP4 can be installed over 3/8" wood structural panel sheathing with 0.131" x 1 1/2" nails and achieve 0.72 of the listed load, or over 1/2" sheathing and achieve 0.64 of the listed load. 0.131" x 2 1/2" nails will achieve 100% load.
  4. LTP4 satisfies the IRC continuously sheathed portal frame (CS-PF) framing anchor requirements when installed over raised wood floor framing per Figure R602.10.6.4.
  5. The LTP5 may be installed over wood structural panel sheathing up to 1/2" thick using 0.131" x 1 1/2" nails with no reduction in load.
  6. Connectors are required on both sides to achieve F2 loads in both directions.
  7. A34 and A35 installed with 0.131" x 1 1/2" nails onto 1 1/4" LSL material will achieve 0.90 of the listed F1 and F2 loads.
  8. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are diameter by length. SD screws are Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® screws. PH612I is a pan-head #6 x 1/2" screw available from Simpson Strong-Tie. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
A34
1 - A34
A352
2 - A35
A35
3 - A35
A35
4 - A35
A35
5 - A35
LTP4 Installed over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing / LTP4 attaching Top Plates to Rim Board
6 - LTP4 Installed over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing / LTP4 attaching Top Plates to Rim Board
LTP5 Installed over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing
7 - LTP5 Installed over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing
Load Values with Stainless Steel Nails
Model No. Type of Connection Fasteners Direction of Load DF/SP Allowable Loads SPF/HF Allowable Loads
Floor (100) Roof (125) (160) Floor (100) Roof (125) (160)
  1. SSNA8 nails are Simpson Strong-Tie® stainless steel ring shank nails.
  2. NAILS: SSN8 and SSNA8 = 0.131" dia. X 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.
A34SS 1 8-SSN8 F1 295 365 410 255 280 280
F2 295 365 455 255 310 395
8-SSNA8 F1 395 485 515 340 415 445
F2 395 455 455 340 390 390
A35SS 2 9-SSN8 A1, E 220 220 220 150 150 150
C1 165 165 165 140 140 140
9-SSNA8 A1, E 295 365 395 255 315 340
C1 210 210 210 180 180 180
3 12-SSN8 A2 300 300 300 260 260 260
C2 250 250 250 170 170 170
D 175 175 175 150 150 150
12-SSNA8 A2 295 365 380 255 315 325
C2 295 365 370 255 315 320
D 230 230 230 200 200 200
4 12-SSN8 F1 505 505 505 420 420 420
F2 545 545 545 505 505 505
12-SSNA8 F1 595 695 695 510 600 600
F2 595 670 670 510 575 575
Load Values with Strong-Drive® SD Connector Screws
Model No. Direction of Load Fasteners DF/SP Allowable Loads SPF/HF Allowable Loads
Floor (100) Roof (125) (160) Floor (100) Roof (125) (160)

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
A34 F1 8-SD9112 640 640 640 450 550 550
F2 495 495 495 425 425 425
A35 A1, E 12-SD9112 260 295 320 225 255 275
C1 170 170 170 145 145 145
A2 260 295 320 225 255 275
C2 260 295 315 225 255 270
D 150 150 150 130 130 130
F1 695 695 695 600 600 600
F2 845 845 845 670 725 725
LTP4 G 12-SD9112 910 910 910 670 780 780
H 800 800 800 670 690 690

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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