MSTAM/MSTCM Strap Ties

Straight Straps for Masonry

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MSTAM and MSTCM models are designed for wood-to-masonry applications.

The MSTC series has countersunk nail slots for a lower nailing profile.

Finish

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

Installation

• Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
• Attaches to grouted concrete block and wood framing
• Minimum end and edge distance for Titen^® screws is 1 1/2"

Related Links

• Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
• General Notes
• Corrosion Information
• Corrosion-Resistant Products
• Titen® Concrete and Masonry Screw

Catalog Pages

• C-C-2017 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 292

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.

Catalog

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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.

  Catalog
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  High Wind-Resistant Construction Application Guide

  F-C-HWRCAG16

  The newly updated High Wind-Resistant Construction Application Guide offers new applications, updated loads, as well as more fastening information that is used to resist high-wind.

  Product Guide

Load Tables

Masonry and Concrete Applications

    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.

1. Loads include a 60% load duration increase on the fasteners for wind or earthquake loading.
2. Minimum edge distance 1 1/2" using Titen® screws.
3. Minimum f'_m = 1,500 psi and f'_c = 2,500 psi.
4. Products shall be installed such that the Titen screws are not exposed to the weather.
5. See Titen screw information.
6. Fasteners: 16d sinker = 0.148" dia. x 3 1/4" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. TTN2-25134H = 1/4" x 1 3/4" Titen 2; TTN2-25214H = 1/4" x 2 1/4" Titen 2. TTN25134H = Titen 1/4" x 1 3/4" and TTN25214H = Titen 1/4" x 2 1/4" may also be used at full table loads. See other nail sizes and information.

Floor-to-Floor Clear Span Table

    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.

See notes above.

Code Reports