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RST Hurricane Tie

The RST is a versatile connector that provides uplift resistance for roof trusses and rafters for applications where attachment to the wall stud rather than the top plate is preferred. The unique geometry allows the connector to straddle a double 2x top plate either with or without a 5/8" bearing strip. The strap portion of the connector can be bent about the perforated strap portion of the connector to enable connection to either the narrow or wide face of the stud.

Material

  • 18 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • For connections to the wide face of the stud, bend the RST about the perforated strap portion of the connector. Bend only once.

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Load Tables

RST Connector Installation and Allowable Load Table

Model No. Fasteners (in.) SPF/HF Allowable Loads (lb.)
To Rafters To Plates To Studs No Bearing Strip 5/8" Bearing Strip
Uplift (160) Lateral (160) Uplift (160) Lateral (160)
F1 F2 F1 F2
RST-3 into Wide Face of Stud (7) 0.131 x 1 1/2 — (6) 0.131 x 1 1/2 345 — 65 345 — 65
(7) SD #9 x 1 1/2 — (6) SD #9 x 1 1/2 520 — 75 340 — 75
RST-3 into Narrow Face of Stud (7) 0.131 x 1 1/2 — (6) 0.131 x 1 1/2 325 — 65 305 — 65
(7) SD #9 x 1 1/2 — (6) SD #9 x 1 1/2 400 — 70 400 — 70
  1. Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Allowable loads are for one connector. A minimum rafter thickness of 2 1/2" must be used when connectors are used on each side of the rafter and on the same side of the plate (exception: connectors installed such that fasteners on opposite side do not interfere).
  3. When cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension cannot be avoided in the members, mechanical reinforcement to resist such forces shall be considered by the designer.
  4. Connector installation on the outside of the wall is acceptable, provided a minimum 3 1/2" overhang. For a Continuous Uplift Load Path, connections in the same area (i.e., truss-to-plate connector and plate-to-stud connector) must be on the same side of the wall.
  5. Fasteners: Nail dimensions are listed diameter by length. 0.148" x 1 1/2" nails may be substituted for nails shown at table loads.
  6. Screws: Strong-Drive® SD Connector Screw #9 x 1 1/2" (model SD9112) = 0.131" dia. x 1 1/2" long.
RST-3 Installation to Narrow Face of Stud (5/8" bearing strip above top plate)
RST-3 Installation to Wide Face of Stud (without 5/8" bearing strip)

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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