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HGA Hurricane Gusset Angle

HGA

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The HGA is designed to secure the truss to the top plate in gable end truss connections and other framing applications. The engineered gusset in the angle increases strength for lateral and uplift loads. This hurricane gusset angle installs easily with Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws.

Key Features

  • Engineered for increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
  • Also available in kits including Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws

Material

  • 14 ga.

Finish

  • Galvanized and hot-dip galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • HGA10KT: sold as a kit with (10) HGA10 connectors and (40) 1/4" x 1 1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (40) 1/4" x 3" SDS screws. Additional screws sold separately to install with all 1/4" x 1 1/2" SDS screws (SDS25112).

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2021-2023
C-C-2021
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 2021–2023
C-C-2021SP
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
High-Wind Retrofit Solutions for Homeowners
S-C-HWRGUIDE22
A flier providing recommendations on reducing the risk of hurricane- and other wind-induced damage to existing homes.
Flier
Allowable Loads for Joist Hangers with Gaps
T-C-HANGERGAP22
A technical bulletin explaining how allowable loads for joist and truss hangers are affected by gaps between the end of the carried member and the face of the carrying member.
Technical Bulletin
Connectors for Florida Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit When Re-Roofing
T-C-FLCODE23
A technical bulletin explaining how to achieve sufficient uplift capacity for roof-to-wall connections, with references to the 7th edition (2020) of the Florida Building Code.
Technical Bulletin

Load Tables

    These products are available with additional corrosion protection.

HGA Seismic and Hurricane Ties / Lateral Truss Anchor Load Table
  1. See Straps and Ties General Notes.
  2. When cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension cannot be avoided in the members, mechanical reinforcement to resist such forces shall be considered by the designer.
  3. Allowable loads in the F1 direction are not intended to replace diaphragm boundary members or prevent cross-grain bending of the truss or rafter members. Additional shear transfer elements shall be considered where there may be effects of cross-grain bending or tension.
  4. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are diameter by length. SDS screws are Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
HGA Installed to Double Top Plates
HGA10 Installation to Double Top Plates

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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