RTC Rigid Tie® Corner Connector
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Product Details
The RTC is a uniquely designed rigid tie connector that connects two horizontal members at a corner to a vertical wood member. Manufactured to high-quality standards to ensure solid performance, this corner rigid tie connector features a galvanized finish for added corrosion resistance.
Key Features
- Compatible with Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SD screws
- Constructed from corrosion-resistant galvanized steel
- Easier and stronger than angled fastening
Material
- RTC44 14 gauge; all others 18 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized or ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Always follow manufacturer’s instructions when using power tools and building equipment
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- Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
- General Notes
- Corrosion Information
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Load Tables
RTC44 is approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.
- The allowable download for the mitered RTC44 connection is limited to the bearing of the mitered beams on the post and shall be determined by the designer.
- The allowable download for the main beam in the square-cut RTC44 connection is limited to the bearing of the beam on the post and shall be determined by the designer. The side beam allowable download is 1,170 lb.
- The combined uplift loads applied to all the beams must not exceed the post allowable uplift load listed in the table.
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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