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Truss & Rafter
Truss & Rafter
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
WSTS Truss Structural Wood Screw
The MiTek
®
Pro Series
TM
WSTS Truss Structural Wood Screw can
be used to resist uplift and lateral loads for truss/rafter-to-plate
and stud-to-plate connections. The WSTS is tested in accordance
with ICC-ES AC233 and AC13 and meets 2018 IRC and IBC code
requirements.
Features and Benets:
• Reverse thread angle on opposite ends of screw creates
increased withdrawal where it’s needed for higher capacity and
greater uplift resistance. The shank is fully threaded along its
length for installation exibility.
• Head design countersinks out of the way of nishing materials
like drywall and trim.
• Type-17 point engages the wood quickly for easier starting and
driving the screw.
• Included 6" T30 Driver Bit and Angle Tool makes proper
installations easier.
• WSTS can be installed on the inside eliminating difcult
installations on the outside of wall.
• Included driver bit with installation guide holds screw rmly
so screw may be installed with one hand.
Materials: 3/16" heat treated carbon steel
Finish: Exterior Coat
Codes: IBC, FL, LA
Patents: U.S. Patent No. 10,639,769 (Angle Tool);
Pending (WSTS screw)
WSTS45 Installation:
• Position screw point approximately 2-3/4" from the end of the
stud on the narrow or wide face. The screw point should be no
closer than 1/2-in from the edge. Install the screw at an angle
of 22° from vertical using the angle tool.
• Drive the WSTS screw head ush to the wood surface
• Installation angle is 15° to 25°. Use the angle tool for
optimal 22° angle.
WSTS6 Installation:
• The removable angle tool comes attached to the bit.
Install bit onto drill.
• Truss aligned directly over wall stud: Position screw point
where bottom of top plate and top of stud meet. Install screw
at 22° angle using the angle tool.
• Truss between two wall studs: On the underside of the top plate,
position screw in the center of the top plate and truss bottom
chord. Install the screw perpendicular through the double top plate
to the truss bottom chord. Drive WSTS screw head ush to the
wood surface.
WSTS6-EXT
WSTS45-EXT
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Both WSTS45 and WSTS6
products feature a
reversing asymmetrical
thread angle, adding
withdrawal capacity
Patent Pending