FGTR Face-Mount Girder Tiedown Retrofit
Product Details
The FGTR is a high-load girder tiedown for new or retrofit masonry applications. This face-mount girder tiedown is a non-pitch-specific girder tiedown that offers high uplift capacity. The FGTR can be installed in a single application or in pairs.
Key Features
- Load rated to resist high-wind forces
- The FGTRHL/R is designed for corner hip applications
- Screw holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss
Material
- Straps: 7 gauge, plate: 3 gauge
Finish
- Powder coated
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- To achieve the loads listed in the load table, the product shall be attached to a grouted and reinforced block wall or a reinforced concrete wall designed by others to transfer the high concentrated uplift loads to the foundation.
- Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws included.
- The product can be installed in a single application or in pairs to achieve a higher uplift capacity.
- Can be installed on roof pitches from 0/12 to 8/12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the loads.
- Only two of the four holes provided on each strap are required to be filled to achieve the published loads. The first 1/2" x 5" Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchor (THD) shall be installed a minimum of 4" from the top of the wall. Anchors shall not be installed in adjacent holes.
- Products shall be installed such that non-stainless Titen HD anchors are not exposed to the exterior environment.
Patent Information
- US Patent 7,891,144
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Description | Ga. | Product Includes | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGTR | - | Strap 7; plate 3 | (18) 1/4-in. x 3-in. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (2) 1/2-in. x 5-in. Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchors | Powder Coating, Gray | 1 |
| FGTRE | End | Strap 7; plate 3 | (18) 1/4-in. x 3-in. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (2) 1/2-in. x 5-in. Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchors | Powder Coating, Gray | 1 |
| FGTRHL | Left corner hip | Strap 7; plate 3 | (18) 1/4-in. x 3-in. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (2) 1/2-in. x 5-in. Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchors | Powder Coating, Gray | 1 |
| FGTRHR | Right corner hip | Strap 7; plate 3 | (18) 1/4-in. x 3-in. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (2) 1/2-in. x 5-in. Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchors | Powder Coating, Gray | 1 |
Load Tables
- Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of f'c = 2,500 psi.
- Grout-filled CMU (GFCMU) shall have a minimum compressive strength of f'm = 1,500 psi.
- FGTR — minimum edge distance for Titen HD anchor is 4".
- FGTR — Titen HD anchors should be spaced in every other hole on the part.
- FGTR — Titen HD anchors and Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are provided with the part.
- For a single FGTR corner installation (4" min. end distance for Titen HD anchors), allowable uplift is 4,425 lb. (DF/SP) and 3,400 lb. (SPF/HF).
- 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).
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are 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
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