LMAZ Light Mudsill Anchor in ZMAX®
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Product Details
The LMAZ is a mudsill anchor that provides an economical replacement for 1/2" sill plate anchor bolts. The unique design provides installation flexibility, eliminating problems associated with wall framing alignment interfering with foundation anchors. The LMAZ has a ZMAX coating, a thicker galvanized finish that helps extend the service life of the connector.
Key Features
- Suitable for stem wall or slab foundations
- One-piece design, so there are no nuts and washers to lose
- Legs may be installed into mudsill or stud with no load reduction
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- ZMAX; see Corrosion Information
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- Not for use where a horizontal cold joint exists between the slab and foundation wall or footing beneath, unless provisions are made to transfer the load.
- Install while concrete is still wet. Do not attach mudsill until concrete cures.
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Ga. | Sill Size | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMA4Z | 18 | 2x4, 3x4 | ZMAX® | 1 |
| LMA6Z | 18 | 2x6, 3x6 | ZMAX® | 1 |
Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection.
- Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- For uplift loads, provide attachment from mudsill to building's structural components to prevent cross-grain bending.
- LMAZ installed attached to the stud has no load reduction for parallel and perpendicular loads and an uplift of 600 lb. for LMA4 and 835 lb. for LMA6.
- For concrete stem wall applications, allowable loads are based on a minimum concrete stem wall width of 6".
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Prescriptive Anchor Spacing
These products are available with additional corrosion protection.
- "Prescriptive" denotes designs per the IRC or conventional provisions of the IBC for wind speeds 140 mph or less, or for Seismic Design Category D and less (SDC E and less in IBC).
- Spacing is based on parallel-to-plate load direction only.
- Place anchors not more than 12" from the end of sill and splices per code.
- 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.
- Spacings apply to DF, SP, and HF sill plates.
- For concrete stemwall applications, allowable loads are based on a minimum concrete stemwall width of 6".
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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