Simpson Strongframe moment connection

[69gp]

Hi,

Just wonder if anyone has ever used Simpson Strong frame for a garage door or large opening. I am getting ready to start an addition to my garage. Due to zoning requirements I can only add a 12' wide bay to the garage. I wanted to install an 11' wide door to make it easier to get a MH in. With conventional framing I can only go 10' wide. This will not leave me much room to get the MH in. With the Simpson Strongframe I could go with an 11' door. The drawback is I was quoted anywhere from 8 to 15K for the frame.This was just quoted as rough pricing from the factory. Out of my price range. If you have bought one what was the price. I am looking for a 11' wide by 12' high opening.


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[readhead]

I presume the strong walls were called out by the engineer. A custom moment frame should be quite a bit less expensive. The Simpson frames are way to expensive. Ask for a new design.

 

[wssix99]

I presume the strong walls were called out by the engineer. A custom moment frame should be quite a bit less expensive. The Simpson frames are way to expensive. Ask for a new design.

This is a great idea. I recall reading that the seismic codes in SF were recently updated and that the Simpson systems are high dollar but pay off primarily for retrofit scenarios.

 

[RVDan]

Yes ask for a new design. If this is an addition there is likely other solutions.

 

[Homerr]

I've called out Simpson Strongwalls of all types on plans as the engineer specifies. I think the last wood ones were $3-400 in comparison. I've not seen the price of a Strongframe, but a conventional engineered and built frame probably will be much less than your quote. It's just the time to get it done - which could be months.

 

[Ironcrow]

Simpson makes a couple of different shear wall products that are not as extreme as the Strongframe.