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Posted by marson on August 23, 2007, 6:42 am
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> > > On Aug 22, 2:02 pm, sruscus_at_mckennalong_dot_...@foo.com (stephen)
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> > > > What is the best way to anchor a 2x4 bottom plate of a stud wall to a
> > > > double 2x8 beam running between two posts? Most of the anchoring
> > > > information I have seen deals with anchoring sill plates into CONCRETE
> > > > foundations.
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> > > Depending on where you are, and what your loads are, either lag bolts
> > > or metal connectors or straps, such as those manufactured by Simpson
> > > StrongTie. Check out their catalog for loads and applications.
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> > > The lag bolts just attach the plate, the straps/connectors connect
> > > stud to plate to beam.
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> > > R
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> > 16d nails?
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> 16d nails have only about 14% of the withdrawal strength of 3/8 lag
> bolts per inch of embedment, and depending on the specific conditions,
> both might be inadequate. Code around here requires metal straps and
> the inspectors won't budge.
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> R
Well, true. But he never says what kind of wall he is anchoring to
what kind of beam in what part of the country. Where I live, we nail
the plates to the floor below, no hold downs, straps, lags, etc.
Kinda quiet around here, I guess.
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