Simpson Strong-Tie News: August 2016

Redesigned Drop-In Anchor Provides Easier Installation
into Base Materials

Improved geometry in the preassembled expansion plug allows the Drop-In Anchor (DIAB) to install with 40% fewer hammer strikes than previous versions. These deformation-controlled expansion anchors are easily set by driving the plug toward the bottom of the anchor using Simpson Strong-Tie hand- or power-setting tools. In addition, a Simpson Strong-Tie fixed-depth stop bit can be used to ensure drilling to the correct depth.

Key features of the DIAB anchor include a positive-set marking system to indicate when the anchor is properly set, a lipped drop-in version that keeps the top of the anchor flush with the concrete, and UL and FM approvals.

For more information about DIAB anchors, visit strongtie.com/diab.

DIAB

Simpson Strong-Tie Renews Sponsorship of Habitat Strong Program

The company's renewed sponsorship will continue to help build Habitat Strong homes throughout the country. Habitat Strong building standards, which include fortified codes and best practices for building more disaster-resilient homes, can benefit Habitat for Humanity homes in areas susceptible to flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes and high winds. Available to all local Habitat for Humanity organizations, the Habitat Strong program was created to be affordable, while offering long-lasting benefits to Habitat for Humanity homeowners.

"We're very proud to support Habitat's successful Habitat Strong initiative," said Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Karen Colonias. "With so many local Habitat for Humanity affiliates enthusiastically embracing the program, we are excited that more homes will be better able to withstand natural disasters."

Learn more about the company's involvement with Habitat for Humanity here.

Habitat for Humanity

New CBTZ Concealed Beam Tie Video

It’s easy to show off the natural beauty of beam-to-post connections with the new CBTZ concealed beam tie. The CBTZ is designed for exposed framing projects that require a concealed connector that doesn’t sacrifice structural integrity.

Watch this installation video and visit strongtie.com/cbtz for more information.

CBTZ Video
WSW Webinar

Resources

Workshops

CATALOG:
Strong-Wall® Wood Shearwall Catalog, Canadian Limit States Design
(Replaces C-L-SWSBCAN14)

FLIERS:
Component Solutions™ System Requirements
(Replaces F-T-CSHRDWR15-R)
Drill Clean Holes in Less Time
(Replaces S-A-SCDES16)
Drives Quicker, Holds Stronger - Titen 2 Concrete and Masonry Screw
F-A-TTN216

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:
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and CFS
Sep 21 Sacramento CA
General Construction Review with Lateral/Concrete/RPS
Sep 13 Seaside CA
Introduction to Deck Design
Oct 4 Kent WA
Oct 6 Portland OR
Oct 12 Denver CO
Weak Story Tool Software Workshop
Sep 29 Campbell CA

SOUTHWEST:
Commercial Construction Overview
Aug 23 Waipahu HI
Aug 24 Waipahu HI
Oct 20 San Diego CA
Lateral Systems for Design Professionals
Aug 25 Van Nuys CA
Aug 30 North Las Vegas NV
Sep 13 Chandler AZ
Sep 20 Orange County CA
Tools & Guidelines for Weak-Story Retrofit
Sep 27 San Fernando Vly. CA

NORTHEAST:
Continuous Load Path: Wall Bracing
Aug 23 Latham NY
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Seminar
Oct 20 Louisville KY
Industrial, Commercial and Infrastructure Sales Workshop
Oct 26 Eagan MN

SOUTHEAST:
Cold Formed Steel Construction Workshop
Nov 11 McKinney TX
Concrete & Masonry Repair &Strengthening With FRP Workshop
Sep 14 Houston TX
Deck & Handrail Requirements of the NCRC
Oct 12 High Point NC
High Wind Design and Construction
Sep 21 Houston TX
Introduction to High Wind Design & Construction (5 hour)
Aug 31 Foley AL
Multi-Story Wood Framed Construction
Oct 13 High Point NC
Requirements of the International Residential Code (no hotel)
Nov 10 McKinney TX
Selling Tips and Strategies for SST Anchors, Fasteners, and Connectors
Sep 15 Houston TX
Wall Bracing Requirements for the Residential Code
Oct 14 High Point NC

Upcoming Shows and Events

NCSEA
Orlando, FL
September 14-17, 2016

Deck Expo
Baltimore, MD
Booth 3801
October 6-7, 2016

ICC
Kansas City, MO
October 16-18, 2016

BCMC
Knoxville, TN
October 19-21, 2016

ProDealer Industry Summit
Charleston, SC
October 25-27, 2016

STAFDA
Atlanta, GA
November 06-08, 2016

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