Engineering Letters Now Available on Simpson Strong-Tie Website

The Simpson Strong-Tie Engineering Department writes letters to clarify specification and installation issues raised by customers. These letters offer additional information that is not reflected in Simpson Strong-Tie catalogs or technical bulletins and may be used on any project where appropriate.

Engineering letters discuss some of the common factors surrounding misinstallations and uncommon installations and provide useful load capacity information. Testing for engineering letters must be completed in an accredited test lab and reviewed by the Engineering Department before gaining final approval by the engineering manager. This multi-step review process ensures that the content provided is accurate and informative.

For the complete list of engineering letters available for download, visit www.strongtie.com/literature/letters.html. For questions about project applicability, please call (800) 999-5099.

New Truss Hangers

Simpson Strong-Tie has added three new truss hangers to its product line. The HTHGQ heavy girder truss hanger is a high-load capacity girder hanger designed to carry multi-ply trusses (up to five plies) or structural composite lumber. Prior to this truss hanger, such extreme loads required a bolted connection.

The HTHMQ heavy multiple truss hanger is a versatile, high-capacity truss hanger designed to accommodate various angles, member sizes and number of plies. This truss hanger is able to carry three trusses to enable a greater range of hip-jack configurations. The HTHMQ also facilitates single hip-jack combinations and two hip-no jack combinations. The HHSUQ heavy severe skew truss hanger is a high-load, face-mount, truss-to-truss and structural composite lumber hanger designed to accommodate severe skews. The 45°-84° skew range for hip trusses enables greater installation applications.

Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SDS structural wood screws are compatible with the new truss hangers for easy and fast installation.

New Simpson Strong-Tie Chandler, AZ Facility Opens

Simpson Strong-Tie recently opened a new facility in Chandler, AZ to better serve customers in the greater Phoenix area and help prepare for future growth throughout the Southwest. The facility includes a manufacturing plant, warehouse space and state-of-the-art training center.

A grand opening event was held on January 11, with Chandler Vice-Mayor Jack Sellers, City Council member Kevin Hartke and Economic Development Director Christine Mackay, along with Simpson Strong-Tie President Terry Kingsfather and Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Jacinta Pister. More than 125 Simpson Strong-Tie employees, customers and distributors participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tours, and product demonstrations. The building's training center will host more than 200 building professionals annually, including structural engineers, contractors, dealers, building officials and others.

Tell Us Your Genuine Story To Win

Tell us why you choose Genuine Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors and you'll be entered to win several great prizes, including a trip to our Northern California manufacturing facility. Visit www.strongtie.com/win.

Upcoming Shows and Events