Secures Rafters, Trusses, & Deck Joists! Engineered for ultimate strength, our U-Shaped Galvanized Hurricane Tie is crafted to securely connect your roof and wall systems, providing essential protection against severe wind forces. Constructed from hot-dipped galvanized steel, it boasts excellent resistance to corrosion, making it perfect for areas prone to storms and high winds, and is compatible with ACQ Pressure-Treated Wood. The innovative U-shaped design ensures a stable and durable connection between roof framing and wall studs or top plates, enhancing the overall integrity of your structure. Whether constructing a new building or upgrading an existing one, this U-shaped hurricane tie is a dependable choice for improving structural safety and resilience. Specs Gauge: 18 Material: steel Finish: Hot Dipped Galvanized Length: 5-9/32" Width: 5-9/32" Height: 13/16" Weight: 0.2 lbs (3.2 oz) Packaging: 25 pieces/bag, 500 pieces/box SKU: HurricaneTieZmax Features The U-shaped design ensures a robust connection between structural elements, enhancing your building’s resistance to wind & seismic forces. Perfect for rafters, trusses, and deck joists. With a hot-dipped galvanized coating, ties work great against rust and wear, being a long-lasting choice for outdoor and exposed applications. Hassle-Free Installation: These ties can be easily mounted using the appropriate fasteners, reducing installation time and effort. They can be installed on the inside or outside of the wall, or on both sides, with flanges facing either inward or outward. Ideal for use in a variety of structural applications, including reinforcing roof, wall, and floor systems, providing all-around stability for your building. Compatible With ACQ Pressure-Treated Wood: Hot-dipped galvanized coating withstands the chemicals in ACQ pressure-treated wood. Designed for use with nominal 2x lumber FAQ How to use hurricane ties? Hurricane ties are installed to fasten roof framing securely to wall studs or top plates, improving a structure’s ability to withstand wind uplift and lateral forces. Attach the tie to the roof and wall components using the correct fasteners for a stable connection. These hurricane hardware products can also be used in other structural applications beyond roofing, such as reinforcing floor systems, securing wall connections, and others. What are hurricane ties? Hurricane ties for decks are metal connectors designed to reinforce the bond between the roof structure and walls and for other structural applications, offering enhanced protection against strong winds. Install hurricane ties and experience their durability for long-term use.
