New Heli-Tie® Helical Stitching Tie

Restoration or repair of damaged brick and masonry structures presents a unique challenge to Designers and contractors. The Simpson Strong-Tie® Heli-Tie® helical stitching tie provides an innovative solution to the preservation and repair effort. Made of type-304 stainless steel, the 1/4" diameter x 40" long tie is installed into the bed joint of damaged or cracked masonry courses using Simpson Strong-Tie® FX-263 Rapid-Hardening Vertical/Overhead Repair Mortar. The unique helical design distributes load uniformly over a large surface area and provides an inconspicuous repair and superior corrosion resistance. For more information about the Heli-Tie® Helical Stitching Tie, click here.

Connector-Anchor Selector Web App

The new Connector-Anchor Selector web app is a quick and easy tool that determines the required embedment depth of a Simpson Strong-Tie® anchoring solution when used with a Simpson Strong-Tie holdown or post base product. The embedment depth is determined based on predefined or custom edge conditions. The tool also allows for custom ASD tension load input. Users can select from cast-in-place or post-installed methods. For more information, click here.

New Online Course on Substrate Deterioration

For industry professionals interested in repair, protection and strengthening applications, Simpson Strong-Tie is offering an online course in wood, steel and concrete deterioration. The course reviews the types, causes and impacts of deterioration in these three common substrates. CEU and LU/HSW credit is available. To sign up or for more information, visit www.strongtie.com/training.

Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog Receives Platinum Award

The Simpson Strong-Tie® Structural Engineering Blog has won the top award for Best Corporate Blog in the first annual Hanley Wood Brand Builder Awards. The Brand Builder Awards are designed to honor organizations that demonstrate superior excellence in the development and execution of marketing strategies in the residential and commercial design and construction industry.

The Structural Engineering Blog provides a forum for structural engineers to engage in meaningful discussions and acts as a resource for what is going on in the industry, trends in design and materials, code updates and "sneak peeks" into Simpson Strong-Tie R&D and testing. To subscribe to weekly blog posts and join the discussion, visit http://seblog.strongtie.com.

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