Simpson Strong-Tie PA23 - 23-3/4" 12-Gauge Galvanized Purlin Anchor
Product Details
The PA is a solution for wood-to-concrete and wood-to-masonry connections which satisfies code requirements. The PA is designed to connect roof purlins to a concrete wall as a purlin anchor or to connect studs to the foundation as a strap-tie holdown. The PA features a dual-embedment line for ease of installation.
Key Features
- Minimum embedment line indicators for both concrete and masonry installations
- Nailing pattern optimized for narrow face of nominal 3x or double 2x wood member
- Low design profile minimizes visibility
Material
Finish
- Galvanized or ZMAX coating
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; some models have extra fastener holes.
- Purlin anchor must hook around rebar.
- Allowable loads are for a horizontal installation into the side of a concrete or masonry wall.
- For vertical installation in the top of GFCMU refer to engineering letter PA Models - Vertical Installation in the Top of GFCMU (L-C-PAGFCMUUP).
- PA51/PA68 — for additional length an MST strap can be attached using 1/2" bolts through existing holes.
Edge Distance — minimum concrete edge distance is 5". Minimum concrete-block left-to-right edge distance is 20".
Concrete Block Wall — the minimum wall specifications are:
A — one #4 vertical rebar 32" long 16" each side of anchor
B — two courses of grout-filled block above and below the anchor (no cold joints allowed)
C — a horizontal bond beam with two #4 rebars 40" long a maximum of two courses above or below the anchor
D — minimum masonry compressive strength f'm = 1500 psi
Specifications:
| Ga. | 12 |
| W (in.) | 2 1/16 |
| L (in.) | 23 3/4 |
| Coating/Material | Zinc Galvanized, G90 |
| Packaging Qty. | 1 |
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