Questions and Answers for OWT Ornamental Wood Ties 5 in. Black Galvanized Butt Joint Wood to Wood Connector Plate (2-Pack)

A:  No, Mike

A:  The best place to find answer to your question and ensure the rating matches your application orientation Is on the OZCO building products website. You can find engineering information you need on this site; https://ozcobp.com/product/2-rafter-clips-ls/

A:  The wood structure should carry the weight with this clip. It is only for mostly wind and depends on the design. I used mine for a pergola, top sun screen with 4x6 x 12'

A:  The problem you are trying to fix should be solved with a different solution. There is a reason the floor is moving or the pedestals are failing.

A:  The kit comes as depicted in the photo.

A:  They are very heavy duty. They are coated so one would need to be careful if you do try to bend one. I would say you could if your careful and strong.

A:  Too strong to bend more that a couple of degrees

A:  They are fairly rigid, but can be bent. A vice would make the job easier.

A:  These brackets are painted so if you stuck them in a vise you might be able to bend them but risk cracking the coating. You could always buy a can of flat black and repaint them though.

A:  Yes, they will bend a little bit to account for the angle.

A:  Yes, it is possible to bend these metal brackets.

A:  Probably depending on how much you bend them the paint might crack

A:  It’s too hard but nothing is impossible because it’s thick, good luck

A:  The 2 in. Rafter Clip are too thick to be bent and are designed to accommodate a 90 degree only. In order to use these connectors you will have to place them on the wide side of your rafter. So the rafter clip will rest on the 2 in. part of the header and fasten into the wide part of your rafter. Sandwich your rafter with 2 rafter clips (One on each side of your rafter).

A:  One clip on each end of the rafter.

A:  two

A:  Two on either end

A:  I would review the plans and pictures on the web site. Some common sense is needed. On mine I have 1- 12’ -4”x6” Brown treated resting on 4-2x8’s (paired upon 6x6 post) I also used the larger rafter clip on those. (Larger and more fastners)

A:  The number of rafter clips required depends on the structure and other variables in your area. Often, there will be at least one rafter clip attached to the rafter on each side of the beam the rafter is resting on. We suggest consulting a local construction professional in your area for a reliable and specific recommendation on necessary brackets for your structure.

A:  these are thick enough that you should not get a lot of deformation when tightening a bolt down through it. The holes are 7/16", 5/16" and the slots are 1/4"

A:  Either Timber Bolt works with Item #56613 - Butt Joint Flush - the size differential refers to the thickness of the shaft that is inside the wood. Thanks, OZCO

A:  yes

A:  We would need more details - contact us in the office at 469-916-7503. Thanks, OZCO

A:  only on the 6" side. I think they also make a 4" piece.