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LGT Light Girder Tiedown

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Girder Tiedowns

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The LGT is a connector designed to resist light to moderate uplift loads of multi-ply trusses. This light girder tiedown provides a low-profile connection to the studs for easy installation of drywall. The LGT connector also provides exceptional bearing enhancement for heavy download applications.

Key Features

  • Suitable for retrofit applications
  • The embossments add stiffness in crucial areas for improved performance
  • Simple to install and can be installed on the inside or outside of the wall
  • Load rated to resist high-wind forces

Material

  • LGT2 — 14 gauge; LGT3/LGT4 — 12 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized (G90). Some models availabale in HDG; see Corrosion Information.

Installation

  • Before installing fasteners, ensure LGT3-SDS2.5 makes complete contact with bottom of truss
  • Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws included with LGT3 and LGT4
  • LGT3-SDS2.5 — the four large hexagon holes are intended for GFCMU and concrete applications

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 2021–2023
C-C-2021SP
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
High Wind Guide
F-C-HWG20
A comprehensive guide to help Designers select the most appropriate connections for challenging, high-wind regions.
Product Guide
High-Wind Retrofit Solutions for Homeowners
S-C-HWRGUIDE22
A flier providing recommendations on reducing the risk of hurricane- and other wind-induced damage to existing homes.
Flier
Hurricane Tie Used for Truss Bearing Enhancement
T-C-HTIEBEAR22
A technical bulletin providing allowable downloads of hurricane ties when used for truss-bearing enhancement. Allowable loads for connectors and for the connectors and wood combined are also provided.
Technical Bulletin
Uplift Connectors Truss-To-Wall Tiedowns (Spruce-Pine-Fir)
T-C-UPLIFTSPF22
A technical bulletin providing allowable loads and fastening requirements for the common application of a wood truss supported by a spruce-pine-fir or hem-fir double top plate.
Technical Bulletin

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Description Ga. W (in.) H (in.) Coating/Material Product Includes Packaging Qty.
LGT2 2-ply width 14 7 1/4 13 1/2 Zinc Galvanized, G90 - 1
LGT2HDG 2-ply width 14 7 1/4 13 1/2 Hot-Dip Galvanized - 1
LGT3-SDS2.5 3-ply width 12 10 14 13/16 Zinc Galvanized, G90 (12) 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws 1
LGT4-SDS3 4-ply width 12 12 5/8 15 5/16 Zinc Galvanized, G90 (16) 1/4 in. x 3 in. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws 1

Load Tables

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

  1. See Straps and Ties General Notes.
  2. LGT2 — F2 load requires installation of (4) 0.148" x 3 1/4" sinkers or four #9 x 1 1/2" SD Connector screws (SD) in optional nail holes.
  3. LGT4 — F2 load requires installation of (7) 0.148" x 3 1/4" sinkers in optional nail holes.
  4. LGT4 — Uplift for DF/SP girder and SPF studs is 3,860 lb.
  5. LGT connectors can provide bearing enhancement loads for truss download reactions. For more information, refer to technical bulletin T-C-HTIEBEAR.
  6. LGT2 installed with #9 x 1 1/2" SD Connector screws (SD) will achieve double the uplift load when installed on opposite sides of the top plates, but on separate truss members. See typical back-to-back LGT2 installation detail. Lateral loads may not be doubled.
  7. Girder tiedowns installed on the outside of the wall require a 3 1/2" overhang to achieve table loads.
  8. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws may be installed through metal truss plates as approved by the truss designer, provided the requirements of ANSI/TPI 1-2014, Sections 7.5.3.4 and 8.9.2 are met (predrilling required through the plate using a 5/32" bit maximum).
  9. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. SD and SDS screws are Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive screws. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Typical LGT2 Installation
Typical LGT3-SDS2.5 Installation

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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