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Simpson Strong-Tie
$2-$15 eachStrap Ties for Continuous Load Path Framing Connections
Strap ties are flat perforated steel straps that bridge across framing joints creating continuous tension connections. They are key components tying walls to floors and providing tension resistance throughout the framing system.
Key Features
- Creates continuous tension connections
- Flat profile for surface-mount
- Bendable around corners and offsets
- Multiple lengths and widths
- Galvanized for treated lumber
Specifications
Material: Galvanized steel (G90 or ZMAX) | Models: ST
CS
LSTA
MSTA series | Widths: 1-1/4in
1-3/8in
2-1/16in | Lengths: 6in to 66in | Tension: 500 to 3000+ lbs
Best For
Wall-to-floor tension connections
Continuous load path strapping
Rafter-to-stud connections
Multi-story framing
Compatible Materials
Dimensional lumber framing
Engineered floor systems
Wall plates
Rafters and studs
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Versatile for many connection types
- ✓ Can bend around corners
- ✓ Multiple lengths
- ✓ Published load values
Cons
- ✗ Must be properly nailed for rated capacity
- ✗ Long straps awkward to install
- ✗ Must protect during construction
Installation Tips
Nail with specified fasteners in each end. Center over joint being connected. Maintain minimum bend radius when going around corners - do not kink. Protect from damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
An unbroken chain of connections from roof through walls and floors to foundation. Strap ties connect members at each transition to resist uplift and overturning.
Straps are longer, narrower, for tension across framing connections. Mending plates are wider, shorter, for splicing surface joints. Straps have higher tension capacity.