Simpson Strong-Tie News: August 2015



	This month marks 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. The lessons learned from this storm led to significant efforts to rebuild stronger and more resilient homes and buildings in the Gulf Coast. Simpson Strong-Tie offers several resources for building professionals and homeowners in high-wind regions. Lessons Learned from Katrina documents local homeowners' experiences on video and sheds light on the widespread damage caused by the hurricane while showcasing the importance of connectors and high wind-resistant construction. Other materials include the Simpson Strong-Tie® High Wind-Resistant Construction Catalog and Flood Resistant Construction Guide. Visit strongtie.com/highwind for more information about hurricane and high wind-resistant construction.

Resources for Safe, Strong Decks

The Simpson Strong-Tie® Deck Center is an online resource designed to help building and design professionals build safe, code-compliant decks. Our Deck Connection and Fastening Guide is available on the Deck Center, along with links to Simpson Strong-Tie deck connectors and fasteners, literature, training and software.

From finding the right products to navigating through code changes, the Deck Center offers many tools to make building decks easier and safer. Visit strongtie.com/deckcenter for more information.

New Online Submittal Form for Product Ideas

Do you have an idea for a new product? Simpson Strong-Tie is making it easier to submit product ideas with our online submittal form. The online form replaces the manual process of printing and mailing in a form. The online submittal process also ensures that your product ideas are considered promptly and that you receive a timely response. We look forward to your submissions at strongtie.com/ideas.

David Weekley Homes Honors Simpson Strong-Tie as a Partner of Choice

Simpson Strong-Tie has received a David Weekley Homes' Partners of Choice Award for the 11th consecutive year, earning an "A" ranking in both quality and service. The Partners of Choice Awards are the result of a rigorous supplier interactive feedback system that recognizes world-class excellence in supply chain management. Simpson Strong-Tie has been part of David Weekley's evaluation program since its inception in 2003, and is one of only 15 companies this year to achieve the highly sought after "A,A" ranking.

"Every employee at our company is committed to providing exceptional quality and service at all times, and in every interaction," said Mike Moran, vice president of Simpson Strong-Tie builder programs. "We appreciate this validation that our core values are recognized and appreciated by our customers."




	Employees Support Habitat for Humanity on Volunteer Builds Simpson Strong-Tie employees are supporting Habitat for Humanity by volunteering to help build Habitat homes throughout the summer and fall. The campaign reinforces the company's support for Habitat while providing Simpson Strong-Tie employees across the U.S. with opportunities to volunteer. Simpson Strong-Tie has contributed to local Habitat affiliates for more than 20 years and began its official national partnership with Habitat for Humanity International in 2007. The company has given more than $2 million in cash and product donations. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, visit habitat.org.

Resources

Workshops

PRODUCT GUIDE:
Repair, Protection and Strengthening Systems for Concrete and Masonry
F-R-PG15-R
(Replaces F-R-PG15)

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.

REVIT® DRAWINGS:
We recently updated a large number of our Revit families.
Visit our Revit Drawings page to download the latest 2D and 3D drawing families.

NORTHWEST:
Authorized Stocking Dealers with Lateral Systems
Sep 22 Portland OR
General Construction Review
Oct 6 Sandy UT
IBC 2015 Wind, Seismic and Anchorage into Concrete Podium Decks
Sep 22 Portland OR
Overview of Connectors, Anchors, Fasteners & Mis-Installations
Sep 22 Elko NV
Sep 23 Winnemucca NV
Simpson Strong-Tie/Bosch Alliance Distributor Training
Sep 17 Stockton CA
Oct 15 Golden CO
Oct 22 Kent WA

SOUTHWEST:
Introduction to Concrete Repair & Strengthening
Oct 29 Las Vegas NV
Lateral Systems
Sep 24 Las Vegas NV
Nov 12 Chandler AZ
Tools & Guidelines for Soft Story Retrofit
Aug 25 Van Nuys CA
Oct 13 Los Angeles CA
Nov 17 Culver City CA

NORTHEAST:
2015 Cold-Formed Steel Workshop for Structural Engineers & Architects
Sep 1 New York NY
Cold-Formed Steel Workshop for Structural Engineers
Oct 14 Peabody MA
Continuous Load Path (Structural): Beyond the Basics of Wood Framing
Oct 21 Erlanger KY
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Semina
Oct 27 King of Prussia PA
Nov 3 Georgetown DE
Simpson Strong-Tie Strength Design of Post-Installed Anchors Workshop
Aug 27 Eagan MN
Simpson Strong-Tie Strength Design of Post-Installed Concrete
Sep 1 New York NY
Oct 14 Peabody MA

SOUTHEAST:
Cold Formed Steel Design and Construction Workshop
Sep 9 Gallatin TN
Design Criteria Related to Post-Installed Anchors for Concrete and Masonry
Oct 15 Houston TX
Designing for Multi-Story Wood Framed Construction
Nov 11 McKinney TX
Designing Repair and Strengthening Solutions for Concrete and Masonry
Sep 10 Gallatin TN
Structural Requirements of the Int. Residential Code
Oct 14 Houston TX
Nov 12 McKinney TX

Upcoming Shows and Events

International Code Council (ICC) Long Beach, CA September 27-29, 2015	NCSEA Las Vegas, NV Sep. 30 – Oct. 3, 2015	Deck Expo Chicago, IL October 1-2, 2015
BCMC Milwaukee, WI October 21-22, 2015	STAFDA Phoenix, AZ November 8-10, 2015	Southern California Wood Solutions Fair Anaheim, CA December 9, 2015

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