RT – RAFTER TIES These anchors tie trusses and rafters to top plates and may be used to tie wood framing members to resist uplift and lateral forces. Materials: See chart Finish: G90 galvanizing; RT7A-GC & RT15-GC - Gold Coat Options: See current catalogue for options. Codes: Factored resistances are derived from data submitted to various North American building code evaluators and are in accordance with CSA O86-09. Uplift F1 F2 Typical RT3A installation Typical RT4 installation 1 7/16˝ Typical RT5 installation Typical RT6 installation 1 9/16˝ 1 9/16˝ 1 7/8˝ 1 7/8˝ Typical RT7 installation 1 3/8˝ 2 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 5 1/4˝ 3 3/4˝ 4 1/2˝ 2 7/8˝ 1 1/4˝ 1 1/2˝ 2˝ 2 15/16˝ 3 9/16˝ 1 15/16˝ RT4 RT3A 5 1/4˝ 1 3/8˝ RT5 RT6 RT7 Uplift Uplift F1 F2 F2 Typical RT7A installation F1 Typical RT8A installation 1 1/4˝ 1 1/2˝ Typical RT10 installation 1 9/16˝ Typical RT15 installation March 25, 2014 4 15/16˝ 6 1/2˝ 2 5/8˝ 1 1/2˝ RT7A 1 1/4˝ RT8A 5 1/4˝ 10 3/4˝ RT10 3 1/2˝ 6 1/2˝ 3 1/16˝ 7 13/16˝ 2 7/16˝ 5˝ 1 9/16˝ 1 9/16˝ 2 3/8˝ 4˝ Typical RT16A installation RT15 RT16A This technical document is not valid after Dec. 31, 2016. Use in conjunction with USP’s current Canadian Product Catalogue for detailed hanger information. USP supplies quality products to build Stronger Safer Structures www.USPconnectors.com PAGE 1 OF 2 USP2296-141 Revised March 2014 RT – RAFTER TIES Anchor installation to achieve twice the load Uplift (using two identical anchors) Wall Top Plate F1 F2 Typical RT16AR installation Typical RT16-2 installation Typical RT20 installation Install diagonally across from each other for minimum 1-½˝ truss/rafter. 2 1/4˝ 5 1/2˝ 2 1/16˝ 6 1/2˝ 3 1/8˝ 3 3/8˝ 4 5/8˝ 3 1/2˝ 6 1/2˝ 4 1/4˝ 6 1/2˝ 21 1/8˝ RT16-2 RT16AR Nailing into both sides of a single ply 2x truss/rafter may cause damages in the wood. RT20 (Top View) Installation: • Use all specified fasteners. • All nail holes must be filled with specified nails to achieve loads listed in the chart. For substituting with different nail sizes, refer to "Optional Nails" chart in the USP catalog or consult a design professional. • Depending on pitch, birdsmouth notching may be required with some models to enable installers to fill all nail holes. Consult a design professional for appropriate notching. • Designer shall determine if solid blocking is required. Fastener Schedule2 USP Stock No. Stud DF-L (Lbs) DF-L (kN) S-P-F (Lbs) S-P-F (kN) RT4 -- -- 350 350 760 1.56 1.56 3.38 300 300 650 1.33 1.33 2.89 RT5 H5 18 4 -- -- -- -- 425 425 995 1.89 1.89 4.43 365 365 855 1.62 1.62 3.80 RT6 HS24 H2.5, H2.5T, S/H2.5 H2.5A -- -- 18 8 10d x 1-1/2 6 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1310 1310 1070 5.83 5.83 4.76 1125 1125 915 5.00 5.00 4.07 18 5 8d 5 8d -- -- -- -- 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 18 18 5 5 8d N8-GC 5 5 8d N8-GC -- --- -- -- --- -- 345 345 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 295 295 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72 H8 H2, H2A, S/H2 H1 18 5 10d x 1-1/2 5 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 350 350 1430 1.56 1.56 6.36 300 300 1225 1.33 1.33 5.45 18 6 8d 8 8d 6 8d 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 805 1.20 1.20 3.58 18 5 8d x 1-1/2 5 8d -- -- -- -- 925 485 975 4.11 2.16 4.34 795 415 835 3.54 1.85 3.71 18 5 N8-GC 5 N8-GC -- -- -- -- 910 475 960 4.05 2.11 4.27 770 400 805 3.43 1.78 3.58 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70 RT16AR -- -H10, H10A, H14 H10AR 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70 RT16-2 H10-2 18 8 8 8d -- -- -- -- 1050 675 1860 4.67 3.00 8.27 -- -- 16 9 10d x 1-1/2 4 10d RT7 RT7A RT7A-GC RT8A RT10 RT15 RT15-GC RT16A This technical document is not valid after Dec. 31, 2016. Factored Resistance (115%)1 Plate Steel Ref. No. Gauge Qty H3, 18 4 S/H3 H4 18 4 RT3A March 25, 2014 Truss/Rafter RT20 Type Qty Type Qty Type F1 F2 Uplift F1 8d 4 8d -- -- -- -- 310 310 1190 1.38 1.38 5.29 265 265 1020 1.18 1.18 4.54 8d 4 8d -- -- 8d 4 8d 8d 9 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1925 -- -- F2 Uplift F1 -- -- 8.56 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift 805 1.20 1.20 3.58 900 580 1595 4.00 2.58 7.09 -- -- -- -- 1650 -- -- -- -- 7.34 1) 15% increase for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake has been taken into account for factored resistances, no further increase allowed. 2) NAILS: 8d x 1-1/2" and N8-GC nails are 0.131˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 8d nails are 0.131˝ dia. x 2-1/2˝ long, 10d x 1-1/2˝ nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 10d nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 3˝ long. Use in conjunction with USP’s current Canadian Product Catalogue for detailed hanger information. USP supplies quality products to build Stronger Safer Structures www.USPconnectors.com PAGE 2 OF 2 USP2296-141 Revised March 2014 RT – RAFTER TIES These anchors tie trusses and rafters to top plates and may be used to tie wood framing members to resist uplift and lateral forces. March 25, 2014 Materials: See chart Finish: G90 galvanizing; RT7A-GC & RT15-GC - Gold Coat Options: See current catalogue for options. Codes: Factored resistances are derived from data submitted to various North American building code evaluators and are in accordance with CSA O86-09. Uplift F1 F2 March 25, 2014 Typical RT3A installation Typical RT4 installation 1 7/16˝ Typical RT5 installation Typical RT6 installation 1 9/16˝ 1 9/16˝ 1 7/8˝ 1 7/8˝ Typical RT7 installation 1 3/8˝ 2 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 5 1/4˝ 3 3/4˝ 4 1/2˝ 1 1/4˝ 1 1/2˝ 2˝ 5 1/4˝ 1 3/8˝ 2 15/16˝ 3 9/16˝ 1 15/16˝ RT4 RT3A March 25, 2014 2 7/8˝ RT5 RT6 RT7 Uplift Uplift F1 F2 F2 Typical RT7A installation F1 Typical RT8A installation 1 1/4˝ 1 1/2˝ Typical RT10 installation 1 9/16˝ Typical RT15 installation 4 15/16˝ 6 1/2˝ March 25, 2014 2 5/8˝ 1 1/2˝ RT7A 1 1/4˝ RT8A 5 1/4˝ 10 3/4˝ RT10 3 1/2˝ 6 1/2˝ 3 1/16˝ 7 13/16˝ 2 7/16˝ 5˝ 1 9/16˝ 1 9/16˝ 2 3/8˝ 4˝ Typical RT16A installation RT15 RT16A This technical document is not valid after Dec. 31, 2016. Use in conjunction with USP’s current Canadian Product Catalogue for detailed hanger information. USP supplies quality products to build Stronger Safer Structures www.USPconnectors.com PAGE 1 OF 2 USP2296-141 Revised March 2014 RT – RAFTER TIES Anchor installation to achieve twice the load Uplift (using two identical anchors) Wall Top Plate F1 F2 March 25, 2014 Typical RT16AR installation Typical RT16-2 installation Typical RT20 installation Install diagonally across from each other for minimum 1-½˝ truss/rafter. 2 1/4˝ 5 1/2˝ 2 1/16˝ 6 1/2˝ 3 1/8˝ 3 3/8˝ 4 5/8˝ 3 1/2˝ 6 1/2˝ 4 1/4˝ 6 1/2˝ 21 1/8˝ March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014 RT16-2 RT16AR Nailing into both sides of a single ply 2x truss/rafter may cause damages in the wood. RT20 (Top View) Installation: • Use all specified fasteners. • All nail holes must be filled with specified nails to achieve loads listed in the chart. For substituting with different nail sizes, refer to "Optional Nails" chart in the USP catalog or consult a design professional. • Depending on pitch, birdsmouth notching may be required with some models to enable installers to fill all nail holes. Consult a design professional for appropriate notching. • Designer shall determine if solid blocking is required. Fastener Schedule2 USP Stock No. Stud DF-L (Lbs) DF-L (kN) S-P-F (Lbs) S-P-F (kN) RT4 -- -- 350 350 760 1.56 1.56 3.38 300 300 650 1.33 1.33 2.89 RT5 H5 18 4 -- -- -- -- 425 425 995 1.89 1.89 4.43 365 365 855 1.62 1.62 3.80 RT6 HS24 H2.5, H2.5T, S/H2.5 H2.5A -- -- 18 8 10d x 1-1/2 6 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1310 1310 1070 5.83 5.83 4.76 1125 1125 915 5.00 5.00 4.07 18 5 8d 5 8d -- -- -- -- 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 18 18 5 5 8d N8-GC 5 5 8d N8-GC -- --- -- -- --- -- 345 345 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 295 295 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72 H8 H2, H2A, S/H2 H1 18 5 10d x 1-1/2 5 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 350 350 1430 1.56 1.56 6.36 300 300 1225 1.33 1.33 5.45 18 6 8d 8 8d 6 8d 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 805 1.20 1.20 3.58 18 5 8d x 1-1/2 5 8d -- -- -- -- 925 485 975 4.11 2.16 4.34 795 415 835 3.54 1.85 3.71 18 5 N8-GC 5 N8-GC -- -- -- -- 910 475 960 4.05 2.11 4.27 770 400 805 3.43 1.78 3.58 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70 RT16AR -- -H10, H10A, H14 H10AR 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70 RT16-2 H10-2 18 8 8 8d -- -- -- -- 1050 675 1860 4.67 3.00 8.27 -- -- 16 9 10d x 1-1/2 4 10d RT7 RT7A RT7A-GC RT8A RT10 RT15 RT15-GC RT16A This technical document is not valid after Dec. 31, 2016. Factored Resistance (115%)1 Plate Steel Ref. No. Gauge Qty H3, 18 4 S/H3 H4 18 4 RT3A March 25, 2014 Truss/Rafter RT20 Type Qty Type Qty Type F1 F2 Uplift F1 8d 4 8d -- -- -- -- 310 310 1190 1.38 1.38 5.29 265 265 1020 1.18 1.18 4.54 8d 4 8d -- -- 8d 4 8d 8d 9 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1925 -- -- F2 Uplift F1 -- -- 8.56 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift 805 1.20 1.20 3.58 900 580 1595 4.00 2.58 7.09 -- -- -- -- 1650 -- -- -- -- 7.34 1) 15% increase for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake has been taken into account for factored resistances, no further increase allowed. 2) NAILS: 8d x 1-1/2" and N8-GC nails are 0.131˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 8d nails are 0.131˝ dia. x 2-1/2˝ long, 10d x 1-1/2˝ nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 10d nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 3˝ long. Use in conjunction with USP’s current Canadian Product Catalogue for detailed hanger information. USP supplies quality products to build Stronger Safer Structures www.USPconnectors.com PAGE 2 OF 2 USP2296-141 Revised March 2014 RT – RAFTER TIES These anchors tie trusses and rafters to top plates and may be used to tie wood framing members to resist uplift and lateral forces. March 25, 2014 Materials: See chart Finish: G90 galvanizing; RT7A-GC & RT15-GC - Gold Coat Options: See current catalogue for options. Codes: Factored resistances are derived from data submitted to various North American building code evaluators and are in accordance with CSA O86-09. Uplift F1 F2 March 25, 2014 Typical RT3A installation Typical RT4 installation 1 7/16˝ Typical RT5 installation Typical RT6 installation 1 9/16˝ 1 9/16˝ 1 7/8˝ 1 7/8˝ Typical RT7 installation 1 3/8˝ 2 1/2˝ 1 1/2˝ 5 1/4˝ 3 3/4˝ 4 1/2˝ 1 1/4˝ 1 1/2˝ 2˝ 5 1/4˝ 1 3/8˝ 2 15/16˝ 3 9/16˝ 1 15/16˝ RT4 RT3A March 25, 2014 2 7/8˝ RT5 RT6 RT7 Uplift Uplift F1 F2 F2 Typical RT7A installation Typical RT8A installation 1 1/4˝ 1 1/2˝ March 25, 2014 F1 Typical RT10 installation 1 9/16˝ Typical RT15 installation 4 15/16˝ 6 1/2˝ 2 5/8˝ 1 1/2˝ RT7A 1 1/4˝ RT8A 5 1/4˝ 10 3/4˝ RT10 3 1/2˝ 6 1/2˝ 3 1/16˝ 7 13/16˝ 2 7/16˝ 5˝ 1 9/16˝ 1 9/16˝ 2 3/8˝ 4˝ Typical RT16A installation RT15 RT16A This technical document is not valid after Dec. 31, 2016. Use in conjunction with USP’s current Canadian Product Catalogue for detailed hanger information. USP supplies quality products to build Stronger Safer Structures www.USPconnectors.com PAGE 1 OF 2 USP2296-141 Revised March 2014 RT – RAFTER TIES Anchor installation to achieve twice the load Uplift (using two identical anchors) Wall Top Plate F1 March 25, 2014 F2 Typical RT16AR installation Typical RT16-2 installation Typical RT20 installation Install diagonally across from each other for minimum 1-½˝ truss/rafter. 2 1/4˝ 5 1/2˝ 2 1/16˝ 6 1/2˝ 3 1/8˝ 3 3/8˝ 4 5/8˝ 3 1/2˝ 6 1/2˝ 4 1/4˝ 6 1/2˝ 21 1/8˝ March 25, 2014 RT16-2 RT16AR Nailing into both sides of a single ply 2x truss/rafter may cause damages in the wood. RT20 (Top View) Installation: • Use all specified fasteners. • All nail holes must be filled with specified nails to achieve loads listed in the chart. For substituting with different nail sizes, refer to "Optional Nails" chart in the USP catalog or consult a design professional. • Depending on pitch, birdsmouth notching may be required with some models to enable installers to fill all nail holes. Consult a design professional for appropriate notching. • Designer shall determine if solid blocking is required. March 25, 2014 Fastener Schedule2 USP Stock No. Stud DF-L (Lbs) DF-L (kN) S-P-F (Lbs) S-P-F (kN) RT4 -- -- 350 350 760 1.56 1.56 3.38 300 300 650 1.33 1.33 2.89 RT5 H5 18 4 -- -- -- -- 425 425 995 1.89 1.89 4.43 365 365 855 1.62 1.62 3.80 RT6 HS24 H2.5, H2.5T, S/H2.5 H2.5A -- -- 18 8 10d x 1-1/2 6 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1310 1310 1070 5.83 5.83 4.76 1125 1125 915 5.00 5.00 4.07 18 5 8d 5 8d -- -- -- -- 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 18 18 5 5 8d N8-GC 5 5 8d N8-GC -- --- -- -- --- -- 345 345 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 345 1235 1.53 1.53 5.49 295 295 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72 295 1060 1.31 1.31 4.72 H8 H2, H2A, S/H2 H1 18 5 10d x 1-1/2 5 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 350 350 1430 1.56 1.56 6.36 300 300 1225 1.33 1.33 5.45 18 6 8d 8 8d 6 8d 315 315 940 1.40 1.40 4.18 270 270 805 1.20 1.20 3.58 18 5 8d x 1-1/2 5 8d -- -- -- -- 925 485 975 4.11 2.16 4.34 795 415 835 3.54 1.85 3.71 18 5 N8-GC 5 N8-GC -- -- -- -- 910 475 960 4.05 2.11 4.27 770 400 805 3.43 1.78 3.58 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70 RT16AR -- -H10, H10A, H14 H10AR 18 9 10d x 1-1/2 8 10d -- -- -- -- 1285 1195 2545 5.72 5.32 11.32 1100 1025 2180 4.89 4.56 9.70 RT16-2 H10-2 18 8 8 8d -- -- -- -- 1050 675 1860 4.67 3.00 8.27 -- -- 16 9 10d x 1-1/2 4 10d RT7 RT7A RT7A-GC RT8A RT10 RT15 RT15-GC RT16A RT20 This technical document is not valid after Dec. 31, 2016. Factored Resistance (115%)1 Plate Steel Ref. No. Gauge Qty H3, 18 4 S/H3 H4 18 4 RT3A March 25, 2014 Truss/Rafter Type Qty Type Qty Type F1 F2 Uplift F1 8d 4 8d -- -- -- -- 310 310 1190 1.38 1.38 5.29 265 265 1020 1.18 1.18 4.54 8d 4 8d -- -- 8d 4 8d 8d 9 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 1925 -- -- F2 Uplift F1 -- -- 8.56 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift 805 1.20 1.20 3.58 900 580 1595 4.00 2.58 7.09 -- -- -- -- 1650 -- -- -- -- 7.34 1) 15% increase for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake has been taken into account for factored resistances, no further increase allowed. 2) NAILS: 8d x 1-1/2" and N8-GC nails are 0.131˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 8d nails are 0.131˝ dia. x 2-1/2˝ long, 10d x 1-1/2˝ nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 1-1/2˝ long, 10d nails are 0.148˝ dia. x 3˝ long. Use in conjunction with USP’s current Canadian Product Catalogue for detailed hanger information. USP supplies quality products to build Stronger Safer Structures www.USPconnectors.com PAGE 2 OF 2 USP2296-141 Revised March 2014
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