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MB16 / MBG Bridging
MBG – Grip tooth bridging. Features special teeth which grip joists
and provide easy single-nail installation. Can be installed after
suboor is in place.
MB16 – Snap-on, no-nail bridging can be placed in existing
oor systems where joist movement is suspected. Two-piece
construction creates a solid diagonal brace against
joist movement.
Materials: See chart
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use specied fasteners in models with fastener requirements.
• For all models – Bridging should be installed on oor joists with a
nominal depth-to-thickness ratio of 5 to 6 or more (2012 National
Design Specication for Wood Construction; Section 4.4.1).
Bridging units should be installed in pairs at intervals of 8'or less.
Bridging pairs should form an “X” between joists; leave a slight
space between the units to avoid noise-generating contact. Follow
specic installation instructions below for particular models.
• MBG – May be installed before or after sheathing. Position the
unbent end of the bridging unit near the top of the joist and drive
prongs into wood with a hammer blow to the heel of the bent
end. Wedge bent end near the lower edge of the opposite joist,
set teeth into wood with hammer blow. Nail holes are provided
at the bent end if prongs are damaged during installation. Fully
seat nails to avoid any movement against the bridging and
subsequent oor noise.
• MB16 – Two-piece unit is shipped as one piece. Bend unit
in center up and down to break into two pieces. Slide
narrower piece inside wider piece, setting the end tab into
slot appropriate for joist spacing. Setting one prong end near the
top of one joist and the opposite prong end near the bottom of the
opposite joist, pull down on the center of the bridging until the wider
piece snaps into place over the narrow piece and creates
a rigid, one-piece bridging unit. Wear gloves during installation.
Typical MB16
installation
MB16
MBG
Step 1 Step 2
Joist Size Ref. No. W L Qty Type
2 x 8 12 MBG812 NCA2X8-12 22 15/16 11-3/4 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 10 12 MBG1012 NCA2X10-12 22 15/16 12-3/4 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 12 12 MBG1212 NCA2X12-12 22 15/16 14 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 14 12 MBG1412 -- -- 22 15/16 16 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 16 12 MBG1612 -- -- 22 15/16 17 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 8-10-12 16 MB16 -- -- 22 11/16 -- -- -- -- -- --
2 x 8 16 MBG816 NCA2X8-16 22 15/16 15-9/16 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 10 16 MBG1016 NCA2X10-16 22 15/16 16-5/16 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 12 16 MBG1216 NCA2X12-16 22 15/16 17-1/4 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 14 16 MBG1416 -- -- 22 15/16 18-7/16 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 16 16 MBG1616 -- -- 22 15/16 19-5/8 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 8 24 MBG824 -- -- 22 1-5/16 23-1/2 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 10 24 MBG1024 -- -- 22 1-5/16 24 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 12 24 MBG1224 -- -- 22 1-5/16 24-3/4 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 14 24 MBG1424 -- -- 22 1-5/16 25-5/8 1 8d x 1-1/2
2 x 16 24 MBG1624 -- -- 22 15/16 26-5/8 1 8d x 1-1/2
1) Joist spacing is based on a 1-1/2" joist, consult USP regarding wider joist applications.
2)
NAILS:
8d x 1-1/2" nails are 0.131" dia. x 1-1/2" long.
New products or updated product information are designated in
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R14,
F8
Joist
Spacing
O.C. (in)
1
Dimensions (in)
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Code
Ref.
Fastener Schedule
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Typical MBG installation
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