FGTR/LGT2/VGT Retrofit Girder Tiedowns for Masonry

The LGT, VGT and FGTR products are moderate to high load capacity girder tie-downs for new or retrofit applications.

LGT connectors provide a low profile connection to the wall for easy installation of drywall. Simple to install and can be installed on the inside or outside of the wall.

The Variable Girder Tiedown (VGT) is a higher capacity alternative to the LGT and MGT for girder trusses. It attaches with Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® screws (SDS) to the side of truss and features a predeflected crescent washer that allows it to accommodate top chord pitches up to 8:12. The VGT is also available with one flange concealed for attachment to trusses with no tail.

The Face Mount Girder Tie-Down (FGTR) is a non-pitch specific girder tiedown that offers the highest uplift capacity for retrofit applications. The FGTRHL/R is designed for corner hip applications.

Material: VGT - 7 gauge; LGT - 14 gauge; LGT3/LGT4 - 12 gauge; FGTR -Straps: 7 gauge, Plate: 3 gauge

Finish: VGT, LGT - Galvanized; FGTR - Powder Coated

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Connectors attached using Titen® screws shall have hex heads.
To achieve the loads listed in the table below, the product shall be attached to a grouted and reinforced block wall or a reinforced concrete wall designed by others to transfer the high concentrated uplift loads to the foundation.
SDS screws included with LGT3, VGT series, and FGTR series.

VGT/FGTR

Screw holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss.
The product can be installed in a single application or in pairs to achieve a higher uplift capacity.
Can be installed on roof pitches up to 8:12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the loads.
FGTR - Only 2 of the 4 holes provided on each strap are required to be filled to achieve the catalog loads. The first Titen HD® screw anchor 1/2"x5" (THD) shall be installed a minimum of 4" from the top of the wall. Fasteners shall not be installed in adjacent holes.
VGT - When installed on trusses with no overhangs, specify VGTR/L.
VGT - Install washer component (provided) so that top of washer is horizontal as well as parallel with top of wall.

Options: LGT3 is available with reduced widths of W = 4 13/16" - order as LGT3N-SDS2.5.

Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
To achieve the loads listed for the VGT single and double connector options, anchorage into a 8" wide concrete tie-beam or grouted and reinforced CMU tie-beam can be made using Simpson Strong-Tie® SET Epoxy-Tie® adhesive with a minimum embedment depth of 12", a minimum end distance of 12" and centered in the 8" member. Vertical reinforcement may be required to transfer the loads per Designer
Minimum concrete strength f'_c shall be 2500 psi. CMU shall have a minimum grout strength of 2500 psi with standard ASTM C90 units and type N or S mortar.
FGTR - Minimum edge distance for Titen HD anchor is 4".
FGTR - Titen HD anchors should be spaced in every other hole on the part.
FGTR - The Titen HD anchors and SDS screws are provided with the part.
LGT2 - F₁ load = 700, F₂ load = 170.
See Titen® screw information.
Table allowable loads were determined using tested lowest ultimate/3 or fastener calculation values.
Products shall be installed such that the Titen screws and Titen HD anchors are not exposed to the weather.
For concrete wall applications use 1/4x1 3/4Titen screws.
NAILS: 16d Sinker = 0.148" dia. x 3 1/4" long. See other nail sizes and information.

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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
FGTR	FGTR: DWG \| DXF FGTR front view: DWG \| DXF FGTR right view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D17: Post Installed Truss/Rafter To Masonry/Concrete: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D20: Girder/Truss To Masonry/Concrete: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D30: Truss/Rafter Hip To End Wall: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D31: Truss/Rafter Hip To End Wall: DWG \| DXF
FGTRHL	FGTRHL: DWG \| DXF FGTRHL front view: DWG \| DXF FGTRHL right view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D22: Truss/Rafter Hip To Wall: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D27: Truss/Rafter Hip To Wall: DWG \| DXF
FGTRHR	None for this model	None for this model
LGT	None for this model	None for this model
LGT2	LGT2: DWG \| DXF LGT2 front view: DWG \| DXF LGT2 left view: DWG \| DXF LGT2 right view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D18: Post Installed Truss/Rafter To Masonry/Concrete: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D21: Girder/Truss To Masonry/Concrete: DWG \| DXF LGT2 Wood to Wood 1: DWG \| DXF LGT2 Masonry: DWG \| DXF LGT2 Wood to Wood 2: DWG \| DXF
LGT3-SDS2.5	LGT3-SDS2.5: DWG \| DXF LGT3-SDS2.5 front view: DWG \| DXF LGT3-SDS2.5 left view: DWG \| DXF LGT3-SDS2.5 right view: DWG \| DXF	LGT3-SDS2.5: DWG \| DXF
LGT4-SDS2.5	None for this model	None for this model
VGT	VGT: DWG \| DXF VGT front view: DWG \| DXF VGT left view: DWG \| DXF VGT right view: DWG \| DXF VGT top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D5: Girder/Truss to Wall Framing: DWG \| DXF High Wind-Resistant Construction D21: Girder/Truss To Masonry/Concrete: DWG \| DXF VGTR Single Installation with HDU4: DWG VGT Double Installation with HDU4s: DWG
VGTL	VGTL: DWG \| DXF VGTR: DWG \| DXF VGTL front view: DWG \| DXF VGTL left view: DWG \| DXF VGTL right view: DWG \| DXF VGTL top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
VGTR	VGTR front view: DWG \| DXF VGTR left view: DWG \| DXF VGTR right view: DWG \| DXF VGTR top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
FGTR				FL11473
FGTRHL				FL11473
FGTRHR				FL11473
LGT	See specific model numbers for code listings.
LGT2				FL11470
LGT3-SDS2.5				FL11470
LGT4-SDS2.5	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
VGT				FL11470
VGTL	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
VGTR	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.