Simpson Strong-Tie VB5 VB 5 ft. Knee Brace with FastenersThe VB is designed to provide lateral resistance force at the bottom of beams when installed approximately 45° or more to the vertical plane. This v-shaped knee brace works with a variety of projects including installation with retrofit applications. The knee brace is designed to accommodate beam widths of 3-1/8 in. to 10-3/4 in.This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.Features Engineered with increased loads in high-wind or seismic events Can be field-bent to accommodate angle to the vertical plane Made from 12-gauge steel Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance 16-N54A fasteners are included with the brace Specifications ERP Part Number: VB5 UPC: 44315910203 GTIN: 44315910203 Feature 01: Engineered with increased loads in high-wind or seismic events Feature 02: Can be field-bent to accommodate angle to the vertical plane Feature 03: Made from 12-gauge steel Feature 04: Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance Feature 05: 16-N54A fasteners are included with the brace Install With: Install with (16) N54A fasteners (included) Assembled Depth - Imperial: 2.0625 Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in. Assembled Height - Imperial: 60 Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in. Assembled Width - Imperial: 2.0625 Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in. Base Product ID: VB_Brace Base Product Name: VB Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie® Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Straps and Ties > Brace Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90 Country of Origin: US Customer Unit: Yes Display Unit/Measure: EA EAN category: UC Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90 Gauge: 12 GUID: 109896794010474562376714831864125493415 Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png Measurement Unit Text: each MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie® Number Category Description: UPC Packaging Quantity: 1 Packaging Type: Unpacked Product Class: Brace Product Includes: Includes 16-N54A fasteners Prop 65 Warning: No Quantity: 1 Shipping Weight: 4.1 Short Product Name: 5FT KNEE BRACE W/FASTENERS Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/seismicandhurricaneties_strapsandties/vb_brace/p/vb Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors Subcategory 2: Straps and Ties Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4