GBC Gable-Brace Connector

The GBC provides a proven, tested connection for the anchorage of building stability bracing to the top of the gable end wall. With allowable bracing installation angles between 40° to 60°, the GBC offers greater flexibility in a connector rated for both tension and compression loads.

Material

• 16 gauge

Finish

• Galvanized

Installation

• Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
• The GBC must be installed in pairs to achieve full load capacity

Related Links

• Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
• General Notes

Catalog Pages

• C-C-2017 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 271

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors Catalog

C-C-2017

Complete product and application information, as well as load tables and installation information, for more than 3,000 wood-to-wood, wood-to-concrete and wood-to-masonry connectors.

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  Conectores para la construcción en madera 2017–2018

  C-C-2017SP

  Información completa de productos, de la aplicación, de las tablas de cargas y de la instalación, para más de 3,000 conectores de madera a madera, madera a concreto y concreto a mampostería.

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Product Information Tables

See more installation illustrations in the gallery at the top of the page.

Load Tables

Typical Sloped Installation

1. For 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 (or larger) LVL gable brace, the allowable load at 40° to 45° is 635 lbs. towards anchors, 515 lbs. away from anchors.
2. Loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
3. Use a minimum 2x4 gable brace. Larger members may be used.
4. NAILS: 8d = 0.131" dia. x 2 1/2" long, 8dx1 1/2 = 0.131" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

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