S/HGAM Hurricane Gusset Angle for Masonry
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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® 2 masonry screws to concrete or masonry.
Key Features
- Engineered for increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
- Sold in kits with Titen 2 screws (TTN25234H)
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 2 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 2 screws
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Load Tables
- Min. f'm = 1,500 psi and f'c = 2,500 psi.
- Minimum edge distance is 1 1/2" for Titen 2 screws.
- The products shall be installed such that the Titen 2 screws are not exposed to the weather.
- See Fastening Systems for more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.
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