Description
Description
Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH-TSS18KT Description
The WSWH-TSS18KT is a two-story stacked connection kit designed for 18" high-strength wood shearwalls, providing superior performance and simplified installation.
Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH-TSS18KT Includes
- (1) shear transfer plate
- (2) multistory kit holdowns
- (2) 1" x 30" threaded rods (ASTM A193 B7)
- (2) heavy hex nuts
- installation instructions
Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH-TSS18KT Features
- Simplified installation that provides superior performance
Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH-TSS18KT Applications
- Garage Portal System on Concrete Foundation
Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH-TSS18KT Installation Overview
- Install holdowns 1/2" from outer edge of lower WSWH panel; use 0.148 x 2 1/2" (min. length) nails; fill all holes
- Install a shim between the holdowns for flush bearing of the double top plates
- Drill holes in subfloor (2" max. dia.) and double top plates (1 1/8" max. dia.)
- Install supplied threaded rods through holes into holdowns; tighten until fully engaged
- Trim threaded rods as required to achieve 6 1/2 " standoff from top of subfloor
- Install heavy hex nuts on threaded rods such that they are flush with the top of the subfloor
- Install blocking (matches height of rim joist) between top plates and subfloor; attachment per designer
- Place shear transfer plate over threaded rods and attach to outer face of the rim joist using 0.148" x 2 1/2" (min. length) nails
- Install upper WSWH panel using heavy bearing plates and heavy hex nuts provided with WSWH panel
- Attach A34 angles on either side of the WSWH panel (not provided)
- Attach LTP4s (not provided) to double top plates and rim joist, per designer
Simpson Strong-Tie WSWH-TSS18KT Specifications
| Coating/Material | Zinc Galvanized, G90 |
Toolup Part # :
818946
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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