Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
Installation Notes - USP Connectors
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Ridge Rafter – RR<br />
The RR Ridge Rafter supports rafter pitches up<br />
to 7:12 (30°). Nesting top flange for installation<br />
on 2x support beams.<br />
Materials: 18 gauge<br />
Finish: G90 galvanizing<br />
NEW<br />
Uplift<br />
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<strong>Installation</strong>:<br />
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product<br />
<strong>Notes</strong>, page 10.<br />
• The rafter end at the ridge must be plumb cut<br />
to achieve published loads.<br />
• Optional diamond nail holes can be used to<br />
fasten RR to end of rafter before setting rafter<br />
into place.<br />
Fastener Schedule 2,3<br />
Factored Resistance 1<br />
Min<br />
Header Rafter<br />
DF-L<br />
S-P-F<br />
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Steel Rafter<br />
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Stock No. Ref. No. Gauge Size Qty Type Qty Type Unit 100% 115% 100% 115%<br />
RR RR 18 2 x 6<br />
4 10d x 1-1/2 4 10d x 1-1/2<br />
Lbs 600 405 425 290<br />
kN 2.67 1.80 1.89 1.29<br />
4 LL915 4 LL915<br />
Lbs 705 345 500 245<br />
kN 3.14 1.53 2.22 1.09<br />
1) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase allowed.<br />
2) Minimum nail embedment shall be 8 nail diameters (typ).<br />
Nails:<br />
red font.<br />
1"<br />
Typical RR<br />
installation<br />
1 9/16"<br />
4"<br />
3 3/8"<br />
TT Products – TT series<br />
TTA12-TZ - an angle connects two 1x wood members at<br />
90º angles.<br />
NEW<br />
RR<br />
TTA2-TZ - an angle connects two 2x wood members at<br />
90º angles.<br />
F2<br />
TTB22-TZ - a bracket connects two intersecting 2x wood<br />
members at 90º angles.<br />
TTC24-TZ - a corner tie connects 2x wood members at<br />
90º to the corner of a 2x4 post. Mirror design allows for<br />
post to be oriented in either direction.<br />
TTC42-TZ - a corner tie connects 2x wood members at<br />
90º to the corner of a 4x4 post.<br />
TTF22-TZ - a bracket connects 2x wood members to<br />
opposite sides of a 2x4 or 4x4 post.<br />
TTR-TZ - a clip connects a 2x wood member to the face<br />
of another wood member.<br />
TTA12-TZ<br />
(TTA2-TZ Similar)<br />
F1<br />
Typical<br />
TTA12-TZ<br />
installation<br />
F1<br />
Miscellaneous<br />
TTU2-TZ - a U-clip connects 2x wood members crossing<br />
at 90º.<br />
Materials: See chart<br />
Finish: G-185 galvanizing<br />
TTB22-TZ<br />
F2<br />
Typical<br />
TTB22-TZ<br />
installation<br />
continued on next page<br />
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