S/HGAM Hurricane Gusset Angle for Masonry
Product Details
The S/HGAM is designed to secure the bottom chord of a gable end truss or other framing member to masonry. The engineered gusset in the angle increases strength for lateral and uplift loads. This hurricane gusset angle installs easily with #14 screws to a rafter or truss and with Titen Turbo™ masonry screws to concrete or masonry.
Key Features
- Engineered for increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
- Sold in kits with Titen Turbo screws (TNT25234H)
Material
- 68 mil (14 ga.)
Finish
- Galvanized (G90)
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Connectors attached to CMU/concrete using hex-head Titen Turbo screws
- Attach to grout-filled CMU with a minimum of one #5 rebar horizontal in the top lintel block
- Hurricane ties do not replace solid blocking
Ordering Information
- The S/HGAM10KT is a kit of (10) connectors with (40) 1/4" x 2 3/4" Titen Turbo screws
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Thickness (mil) | Ga. | Product Includes | Coating/Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S/HGAM10KT | 68 | 14 | (10) S/HGAM10 connectors and (40) 1/4 in. x 2-3/4 in. Titen Turbo screws | Zinc Galvanized, G90 |
Load Tables
| Model No. | Connector Material Thickness mil (ga.) | Fasteners | Allowable Uplift Loads | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Rafter / Truss | To CMU | To Concrete | 33 mil (20 ga.) | 43 mil (18 ga.) | ||
| S/HGAM10KT | 68 (14 ga.) | 4 — #14 | 4 — 1/4 x 2–3/4 Titen Turbo | 4 — 1/4 x 1–3/4 Titen Turbo | 810 | 850 |
- Min. f'm = 1,500 psi and f'c = 2,500 psi.
- Minimum edge distance is 1 1/2" for Titen Turbo screws.
- The products shall be installed such that the Titen Turbo screws are not exposed to the weather.
- See Fastening Systems for more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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