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Use & Care Guide

ManualsBrandsUSP ManualsTools & Hardware1-1/2-in x 6-1/2-in Rafter Tie
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Angles & Straps
Customer Service / Technical Assistance
Livermore, CA Office Montgomery, MN Corporate Office Largo, FL Office
1-800-227-0470 1-800-328-5934 1-800-443-6442
86
Strap Rafter Ties – RT series
Ref. No. W L
Min Qty.
3
133% 160%
RT12F -- -- 14 1 12 (12) 16d 1120 1225
RT16F -- -- 14 116 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT18F -- -- 14 118 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT20F -- -- 14 120 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT22F -- -- 14 122 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT24F -- -- 14 124 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT30F -- -- 14 130 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT36F -- -- 14 136 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT48F -- -- 14 148 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT12T -- -- 14 1 12 (12) 16d 1090 1225
RT16T -- -- 14 116 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT18T -- -- 14 118 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT20T -- -- 14 120 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT22T -- -- 14 122 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT24T -- -- 14 124 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT30T -- -- 14 130 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT36T -- -- 14 136 (14) 16d 1225 1225
RT48T -- -- 14 148 (14) 16d 1225 1225
1) Allowable loads have been increased 33-1/3% or 60% for wind or seismic loads;
no further increase shall be permitted.
2) Minimum nail embedment shall be 1-5/8˝ for 16d nails.
3) Minimum quantity of fasteners to be installed with equal fasteners at each end of the connection.
Product may have additional nail holes not needed to meet published allowable load of product.
New products or updated product information are designated in red.
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
Dimensions
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Fastener
Schedule
2
Uplift
Typical RT16T
installation
RT16T
RT16F
L
W
RT_F – Flat version strap permitting installation on 2x stud framing.
RT_T – Twisted version.
Materials: 14 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Options: RT18F, RT24F, RT36F, RT16T, RT18T, & RT24T
are available in Triple Zinc. To order, add TZ to
stock number, as in RT24F-TZ.
Codes: SBCCI 2031C, FL572, FL859,
Dade County, FL 01-0912.05
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes, page 14.
• The quantity of nails installed shall be equally distributed to both
sides of the connection.
• For load information permitting the use of a one-third stress
increase in steel capacity, reference USP’s Allowable Stress
Increase Design Values Technical Bulletin – USP889-051.

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