mark2457
Well-known member
Hi Guys
Can't find LSTA21 locally for my header to stud connection, but can find LSTA36 (I assume that will be OK). Looking at chart here: http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/HRS-ST-PS-HST-LSTA.asp
I'm not clear on what length nails to use. It says 24 x 10D and at bottom:
I'm not installing over sheathing.
Should I be using 1.5" 10D?
Thanks
Mark
Can't find LSTA21 locally for my header to stud connection, but can find LSTA36 (I assume that will be OK). Looking at chart here: http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/HRS-ST-PS-HST-LSTA.asp
I'm not clear on what length nails to use. It says 24 x 10D and at bottom:
- Loads include a 60% load duration increase on the fasteners for wind or earthquake loading
- 10dx1 1/2" nails may be substituted where 16d sinkers or 10d are specified at 100% of the table loads except where straps are installed over sheathing.
- 10d commons may be substituted where 16d sinkers are specified at 100% of table loads.
- 16d sinkers (0.148" dia x 3 1/4" long ) or 10d commons may be substituted where 16d commons are specified at 0.84 of the table loads.
- Use half of the nails in each member being connected to achieve the listed loads.
- Tension loads apply for uplift when installed vertically.
- NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long, 16d Sinker = 0.148" dia. x 3 1/4" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.
I'm not installing over sheathing.
Should I be using 1.5" 10D?
Thanks
Mark