Simpson Strong-Tie News: January 2013

Tell Us Why You Choose Genuine Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors

In 1956, Barclay Simpson began building his business manufacturing connectors. Little did he know that he would help create an entire industry. He focused on quality, innovation, and treating his customers with respect and integrity. Today, we continue to operate our business on these same values. This is our genuine commitment to you – our customer.

We want to hear from you. Tell us why you choose Genuine Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors and you'll be entered into our giveaway where you could win several great prizes, including a Simpson Strong-Tie memorabilia prize pack and a trip to the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, including how to enter and to watch Barclay Simpson's Nine Principles of Doing Business video, visit www.strongtie.com/win.

2013-14 Wood Construction Connectors Catalog is Here

The Simpson Strong-Tie 2013-2014 Wood Construction Connectors catalog is now available to customers. This new piece of literature provides the latest connector information and updates along with new products that simplify specification and installation. The catalog includes load tables and fastener schedules for more than 3,000 connectors along with application drawings to clarify installation for wood-to wood, wood-to concrete and wood-to masonry connections.

To view and download the entire catalog visit www.strongtie.com/catalog or order by mail here.

New Design, Better Navigation at strongtie.com

Simpson Strong-Tie has redesigned its U.S./Canada website www.strongtie.com to simplify navigation and enhance visitor experience. The site has a wider layout to make it easier to see product details and to allow for larger graphics. The search box has a prominent spot on every page, and font sizes are larger for better readability. The homepage has been redesigned with a bolder, cleaner layout that is viewable on small screens.

Look for other site enhancements later in the year. If you have any feedback or comments about the site, please contact us via email at web@strongtie.com.

Cold-Formed Steel Products Added to MasterSpec®

Simpson Strong-Tie has added its line of cold-formed steel products to The American Institute of Architects' MasterSpec service. Product MasterSpec makes it easy to specify Simpson Strong-Tie products. MasterSpec is the leading master guide specification system for the building and construction industry. Download Product MasterSpec and learn more about our cold-formed steel product line.

Resources

Workshops

CATALOGS:
Strong Frame® Moment Frames
C-SF13
Wood Construction Connectors
C-2013

SOFTWARE:
Anchor Designer Software® for ASD Software
Version 3.2
Literature Library (mobile application)
Version 1.2
Strong Frame® Moment Frame Selector Software
Version 4.0.0.0

FLIERS:
AT-XP® Anchoring Adhesive
F-SAS-ATXP13
Titen HD® Anchor for use with Simpson Strong-Tie Holdowns in Wind and Low-Seismic Regions
F-SAS-THD4HD12
Critical Deck Connections
S-DECKCONTP12
Critical Deck Connections (in French)
S-DECKCONCTP12F

TECHNICAL BULLETINS:
AT-XP® High Strength Anchoring Adhesive - Allowable Loads in Uncracked Concrete
T-SAS-ATXPUC12
Correct Fasteners For Use with Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors (in English & Spanish)
T-NAILGUIDE12
Correct Fasteners for use with Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors (in English & French)
T-NAILGUIDEC12

REVIT® DRAWINGS:
Visit our Revit Drawings page to download the latest 2D and 3D drawing families.

CODE REPORTS:
To see all of the newest code reports, click here. You can also view all our code reports by product and by agency.

NORTHWEST:
Connections for Light Framed Construction
Apr 2 Monterey CA
Deck Framing Connection Seminar
Mar 13 Denver CO
General Construction Review - Focus on Lateral and Concrete Idaho Falls 2013
Feb 5 Idaho Falls ID
IBC 2012 Wind, Seismic and Anchorage Design, and SMF New Fuse Link
Apr 4 Santa Clara CA
Apr 16 San Francisco CA
Apr 18 Santa Rosa CA
Apr 30 Sacramento CA
SEAU Conference Registration
Feb 26 Sandy UT

NORTHEAST:
Cold Formed Steel Workshop for Contractors and Distributors
Jan 24 Columbus OH
Jan 29 Palatine IL
Feb 26 Fairfax VA
Cold-Formed Steel Workshop for Engineers
Jan 24 Columbus OH
Jan 29 Palatine IL
Feb 26 Fairfax VA
NY Continuous Load Path - Wood Framed Structures
Feb 20 Seaford NY
Feb 21 Southampton NY
Continuous Load Path (Structural): Beyond the Basics of Wood Framing
Jan 29 Egg Harbor Twp NJ
Feb 5 Toms River NJ
Feb 6 Parsippany NJ
Feb 26 Taunton MA
Mar 6 Wilmington DE
Mar 28 Westbrook CT
Apr 17 Lansing MI
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Seminar
Jan 30 Breinigsville PA
Feb 28 Portsmouth NH

SOUTHWEST:
Industrial, Commercial and Infrastructure (Anchoring and Concrete Repair)
Mar 7 Riverside CA
All Audience-All Topic Workshop
Mar 14 San Diego CA
Connector Workshop For General Audiences
Feb 7 Riverside CA
Mar 28 North Las Vegas NV
Apr 4 Fullerton CA
Apr 11 Chandler AZ

SOUTHEAST:
Anchoring Products and Repair Solutions for Concrete & Masonry ICI Projects
Mar 14 McKinney TX
Apr 11 Kansas City KS
Apr 17 High Point NC
Deck & Handrail Requirements of the IRC Overview (4 hour)
Mar 26 Kansas City KS
Mar 28 St. Louis MO
Design, Construction, & Inspection of Residential Wood Structures for the NCRC
Apr 18 High Point NC
Residential Design & Construction Using the Florida Building Code
Mar 5 Jacksonville FL
Mar 7 Miami FL
Strengthening of URM Structures in Seismic Regions
Mar 21 Columbia SC

Upcoming Shows and Events

World of Concrete Las Vegas, NV Feb 5-8, 2013	INTEX Expo San Antonio, TX Mar 21-22, 2013	JLC-Live Providence Providence, RI Mar 22-23, 2013
National Hurricane Conference New Orleans, LA Mar 25-28, 2013	Structures Congress Pittsburgh, PA May 2-4, 2013	GSA Expo Orlando, FL May 14-16, 2013

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. – 5956 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588 – (800) 999-5099