Description

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

• Powder coated

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.

Patent Information

• US Patent 7,891,144