Simpson Strong-Tie CMST14 Galvanized Coiled Utility Strap, 14 gauge 52-1/2ft.

Coiled Straps

The CMST is a continuous utility strap designed to resist tension and uplift loads. This coiled strap can be cut to length on the jobsite and used in a double 2x stud or post application. The CMST is ideal for many applications including resisting uplift in a floor-to-floor application and also resisting tension in a horizontal application.

Key Features

• CMSTC option available, which comes with countersunk nail slots for lower profile when installed with 0.148" x 3 1/4" sinkers
• Used for roof uplift and shearwall overturning resistance
• A cost-effective alternative to pre-cut straps

Material

• See table

Finish

• Galvanized (G90)

Installation

• Use all specified fasteners.
• Wood shrinkage after strap installation across horizontal wood members may cause strap to buckle outward.
• Refer to the applicable code for minimum nail penetration and minimum wood edge and end distances.
• The table shows the maximum allowable loads and the nails required to attain them. Fewer nails may be used; reduce the allowable load as shown in the General Notes for Straps and Ties.
• For lap splice and alternative nailing information, see tables below.
• The cut length of the strap shall be equal to twice the “End Length” noted in the table plus the clear span dimension.
• Use only every other round hole if the wood tends to split.

• Lap Splicing
• Lap splicing of coiled straps can be used to extend standard CMST12, CMST14 and CMSTC16 strap lengths longer than 40', 52 1/2' and 54' respectively, for designing continuous drag elements and diaphragm chord members. The Strap Lap Splices table below provides the minimum splice length (Lsp) and fasteners, within the splice length, to achieve the highest allowable capacity of the strap.
• The allowable loads table provides allowable loads for coiled straps when installed with different nailing schedules. The highest allowable load given for each model is limited by the steel capacity.
• The Engineer/Designer of Record must evaluate and determine the adequacy of the coiled strap’s lap splice and the alternative nailing applications to meet their design loads.