LGT Light Girder Tiedown
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Girder Tiedowns for Masonry
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Product Details
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 masonry wall for easy installation of drywall. The LGT connector also provides exceptional bearing enhancement for heavy download applications.
Key Features
- Suitable for retrofit applications
- Embossments that 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
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Connectors attached using Titen Turbo™ screws shall have hex heads
- To achieve the loads listed in the table below, 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 with LGT3 and LGT4
- LGT3-SDS2.5 — the four large hexagon holes are intended for GFCMU and concrete applications
- Products shall be installed such that Titen Turbo screws and non-stainless Titen HD® anchors are not exposed to the exterior environment
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| 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. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
| Model No. | Qty. | No. of Plies | Fasteners (in.) | Allowable Uplift Load (160) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girder | Concrete and GFCMU | DF/SP | SPF/HF | |||
| LGT2 | 1 | 2 ply | (16) 0.148 x 3 1/4 | (7) 1/4 x 2 1/4 Titen Turbo5 | 2,030 | 1,750 |
| LGT3-SDS2.5 | 1 | 3 ply | (12) 1/4 x 2 1/2 SDS | (4) 3/8 x 5 Titen HD | 3,285 | 2,365 |
| LGT4-SDS3 | 1 | 4 ply | (16) 1/4 x 3 SDS | (4) 3/8 x 5 Titen HD | 3,285 | 2,365 |
- 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.
- LGT2 â F1 load = 700 lb.; F2 load = 170 lb.; LGT3 — F1 load = 795 lb.; F2 load = 385 lb.; LGT4 — F1 load = 2,000 lb.; F2 load = 675 lb.
- For concrete wall applications, use 1/4" x 1 3/4" Titen Turbo screws.
- 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).
- See Titen Turbo screw information.
- 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. Titen Turbo screws are Simpson Strong-Tie concrete and masonry screws (hex-head model required).
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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