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MGT Medium Girder Tiedown

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Girder Tiedowns

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The MGT is a connector designed to resist moderate uplift loads. This medium girder tiedown allows flexible installation, with options to install the straps either vertically or wrapped over the top of the truss. The MGT can be anchored down into place directly into CMU or in combination with a holdown.

Key Features

  • Suitable for retrofit applications
  • Preinstalled washer for easy installation
  • Load rated to resist high-wind forces

Material

  • 12 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized (G90)

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • May be installed with straps straight vertically on minimum 5 1/2"-wide truss web, or with straps wrapped over truss heel. For wrapped installations, install minimum of six nails into the face of the roof member on the same side as MGT base.

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
High Wind Guide
F-C-HWG20
A comprehensive guide to help Designers select the most appropriate connections for challenging, high-wind regions.
Product Guide
Uplift Connectors Truss-To-Wall Tiedowns (Spruce-Pine-Fir)
T-C-UPLIFTSPF19
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. Ga. W (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
MGT 12 3 3/4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1

Load Tables

  1. See Straps and Ties General Notes.
  2. Girder tiedowns installed on the outside of the wall require a 3 1/2" overhang to achieve table loads.
  3. 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).
  4. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. SDS screws are Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® screws. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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