Lateral Deck Bracing Simpson

Lateral systems presenting our lateral systems little did we know when we introduced our first holdown in 1966 that our product innovations would lead us to solutions that can help hold together five story buildings during an earthquake or allow builders to more easily retrofit structures and install larger window and door openings in homes.

Lateral deck bracing simpson.

The simpson strong tie dtt1z and dtt2 deck tension ties have been developed to provide versatile and cost effective solutions for these critical connections. Mixing intermittent bracing methods along a braced wall line is permitted for all buildings in sdc a and b and detached dwellings in sdc c provided the length of required bracing in accordance with table r602 10 3 1 or r602 10 3 3 is the highest value of all intermittent bracing methods used. Jim finlay when installed as shown above simpson s msta30 strap ties offer 1 820 pounds of allowable tension loads in spf framing more than enough to meet the irc s 1 500 pound lateral load requirement for permitted devices. Get to know the options for this structural insurance policy meant to tie the deck to the house without relying on the ledger.

This code detail permits the lateral connection from the deck joists to be made to top plates studs or headers within the supporting structure which eliminates the need to access to the floor joists inside the home. For new construction or to make an existing deck code compliant the dtt1z can be used as a tension tie to satisfy the 2015 and 2018 irc provision for a 750 lb. We ve used simpson s 1 1 4 inch by 30 inch msta30 straps nailed to the deck and to the second story of a house a solution that has been stamped by my engineer. F deckcode20 deck connection and fastening guide recommendations for the construction of code compliant decks the deck connection and fastening guide provides instructions on how to recognize defects and deficiencies in existing decks and guidance for building strong safe long lasting deck structures.

Depending on the deck materials and environmental conditions simpson strong tie zmax coated g185 and hot dip galvanized hdg connectors and fasteners may provide adequate corrosion resistance. Lateral load connection to the house at four locations per deck. The dtt2 satisfies the 1 500 pound requirement and is installed in pairs. Watch the entire 10 part vide.

The dtt1z is supplied with a zmax coating.