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RTA/RTB/RTC/RTF/RTR/RTT/RTU/FWH Rigid Tie® Connectors

RTA/RTB/RTC/RTF/RTR/RTT/RTU/FWH

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Rigid Tie connector products are great utility connectors used to connect wood members together in a variety of ways. See the table and drawings for possible wood member connections.

Material

  • RTC44 — 14 gauge; RTA2 — 16 gauge; RTR and RTB — 20 gauge; all others — 18 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel or ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
  • Always follow manufacturer's instructions when using power tools and building equipment

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2019-2020
C-C-2019
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
Strong-Tie DIY - Projects for a strong and beautiful home
S-HOMEPRJCTS18
A booklet featuring practical and attractive DIY projects for home and yard using Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors and fasteners, including Outdoor Accents®.
Flier
Strong-Tie DIY - Proyectos para una casa resistente y hermosa
S-HOMPRJCTS18SP
Un catálogo con proyectos prácticos y atractivos DIY para el hogar y el patio que utilizan conectores y sujetadores Simpson Strong-Tie® y accesorios Outdoor Accents®.
Flier
Heavy-Duty Work Bench or Shelving Unit Instructions
DIY-C-RTC2ZKT20
A flier providing DIY plans for both the heavy-duty workbench and the shelving unit that can be built with the WBSK hardware kit.
DIY Cut Sheet

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.

    Many of these products are approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.

Rigid Tie® Connectors Load Table
  1. Allowable loads must be equally distributed on both joists.
  2. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are 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.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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