Questions and Answers for Simpson Strong-Tie H1 18-Gauge Galvanized Hurricane Tie

A:  Hello Eric, glad to help answer your question. If you don't cut the rafter to fit flush you can place the tie on the outside of wall & cover over it with the sheathing.

A:  No bird mouth needed.

A:  This style of hurricane tie is only available for a 2x (1 1/2" actual) or 1 3/4" member. Thank you!

A:  Yes, this can be installed from the outside.

A:  Hello GG, glad to help answer your question. No not at all, just asteticly.

A:  you should strike the nails at an angle and it make it more rigid.

A:  Minimum is 2 nails, I nail 2 nails top and bottom on one side, the other side one in the middle.

A:  Hello Ben, glad to help answer your question. I did think this also so I went 2 on one side & 1 in the middle on the other, depending on my access. Worked fine for me that way. Hope this helped.

A:  H1Z is the ZMAX®, hot-dip galvanized. The H1 is galvanized, but not ZMAX®, hot-dip galvanized.

A:  Will work with pitch up to 45 degree. You may have to modify a little by drilling additional holes.

A:  There is no specific pitch requirement for the H1. Thank you!

A:  Hello Robert, glad to help answer your question. I have not seen any adverse effects what so ever. Hope this Helped.

A:  Hello UniBug, glad to help answer your question. Both can be used. 8d common nails or #9 x 1-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD screws. If you happen to be working with dimensional lumber you can use 2 in. screws. hope this helped.

A:  I have used both nails and screws. My opinion is screws are better, but code may require nails. Contact you code enforcement and get a definate answer. Keep in mind that nails sometimes split the lumber.

A:  There’s actually 2 different H1’s. Regular galvanized and ZMAX hot dip galvanized. Different price, too.