Simpson Strong-Tie HST heavy strap ties are load rated and provide the correct thickness and number of fasteners the specifier is looking for compared with field fabricated straps. Install Strap Ties where top or bottom plates are cut, at wall intersections, and as ridge ties. Reduce the allowable load based on the size and quantity of fasteners used. The Strong-Tie HST3HDG strap tie features a hot-dip galvanized coating. The minimum average coating weight is 2.0 oz./ft2 (per ASTM A123 total both sides). This product requires hot-dip galvanized fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153). Anchor bolts are hot-dip galvanized per ASTM F2329.

• Use all specified fasteners.

NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values

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-Use all specified fasteners.