Product Overview
S/HGAM10KT Hurricane Tie Kit
The HGAM is designed to secure the bottom chord of a gable end truss or other framing member to masonry. The engineered gusset in the angle increases strength for lateral and uplift loads. This hurricane gusset angle installs easily with 1 1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and Titen® 2 masonry screws to concrete or masonry.
Key Features:
Engineered for increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
Also available in kits with Strong-Drive SDS and Titen screws
Strong-Drive SDS screws are high-strength structural screws that install with no predrilling because of their patented, easy driving Type-17 point
Material:
14 ga.
Finish:
Galvanized (G90)
Installation:
Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
Connectors attached using hex-head Titen 2 screws
Attach to grout-filled CMU with a minimum one #5 rebar horizontal in the course
Hurricane ties do not replace solid blocking
The HGAM is designed to secure the bottom chord of a gable end truss or other framing member to masonry. The engineered gusset in the angle increases strength for lateral and uplift loads. This hurricane gusset angle installs easily with 1 1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and Titen® 2 masonry screws to concrete or masonry.
Key Features:
Engineered for increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
Also available in kits with Strong-Drive SDS and Titen screws
Strong-Drive SDS screws are high-strength structural screws that install with no predrilling because of their patented, easy driving Type-17 point
Material:
14 ga.
Finish:
Galvanized (G90)
Installation:
Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
Connectors attached using hex-head Titen 2 screws
Attach to grout-filled CMU with a minimum one #5 rebar horizontal in the course
Hurricane ties do not replace solid blocking
