Simpson Strong-Tie FGTRE - Face-Mount Girder Tiedown Retrofit End - Powder coated
The FGTR is a high-load girder tiedown for new or retrofit masonry applications. This face-mount girder tiedown is a non-pitch-specific girder tiedown that offers high uplift capacity. The FGTR can be installed in a single application or in pairs.
Key Features
- Load rated to resist high-wind forces
- The FGTRHL/R is designed for corner hip applications
- Screw holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss
Material
- Straps: 7 gauge, plate: 3 gauge
Finish
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners.
- To achieve the loads listed in the load table, the product shall be attached to a grouted and reinforced block wall or a reinforced concrete wall designed by others to transfer the high concentrated uplift loads to the foundation.
- Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws included.
- The product can be installed in a single application or in pairs to achieve a higher uplift capacity.
- Can be installed on roof pitches from 0/12 to 8/12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the loads.
- Only two of the four holes provided on each strap are required to be filled to achieve the published loads. The first 1/2" x 5" Titen HD® heavy-duty screw anchor (THD) shall be installed a minimum of 4" from the top of the wall. Anchors shall not be installed in adjacent holes.
- Products shall be installed such that non-stainless Titen HD anchors are not exposed to the exterior environment.
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