H1 18-Gauge ZMAX Galvanized Hurricane Tie

A:  ​Hi Jp7811, thank you for your message. We want to make sure we address your question regarding H1 Hurricane Tie installation. The H1 and other hurricane ties can be installed either directly to the framing or over the sheathing. If the tie is installed over sheathing the nails used must be at least 2-1/2" long. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you. -Stacy

A:  Normally they’re nailed on the inside directly to the framing. Later they can be covered by Sheetrock on interior walls/ceiling. Use correct nails and fill every hole. 

A:  I used mine on the inside of the wall but I am not a professional or a building expert so I really don't know. As to the second part of the question, I would think that you would want to attach it to the top plate directly in case you needed to replace the sheathing for some reason later on.

A:  https://www.strongtie.com/resources/product-installers-guide/h1-truss-condition.  Outside nailed directly to top plate.

A:  ​Hi Jp7811, thank you for your message. We want to make sure we address your question regarding fastening of H1 Hurricane Ties. Toe nails can be used to temporarily secure the rafter to the top plates but add toe nails will not cause the H1 to transfer more loading. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you. -Stacy

A:  The tie is enough - toe nailing is not necessary.

A:  Hi Sabo, thank you for your message. This is Ricardo with Simpson Strong-Tie. All ZMAX coated connectors are galvanized (G185) 1.85oz. of zinc per sq/ft of surface area. For additional information please see link below. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you. https://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/wood-construction-connectors/technical-notes/corrosion-info/materials-and-coatings

A:  Simpson H1Z Hurricane Tie is galvanized. I have re-used many and found them to be strong.

A:  Hello Jonah, my name is Colin with Simpson Strong-Tie. The H1Z hurricane tie cannot be attached to the outside face of a concrete masonry unit (CMU) block wall. For possible hurricane ties you could consider, go to our home page, strongtie.com. Enter C-C-2021 in the Search strong-tie field, open the Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2021. Our seismic and hurricane ties for concrete and grout-filled CMU block are listed on pages 252-260. I suggest you review this information with a design professional and/or your local code official to determine in these are a solution for your truss/rafter uplift condition. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you.

A:  I'm sure that you could attach it to the block wall by drilling holes for lag bolts to mount it with but I don't know how strong it would be and whether it would pass building code or not. I would think that there would be better ways to do it.