ClarkDietrich · Roof & Truss Connections
Seismic and Hurricane Ties (HC2, HC2A, HC2.5, HC3)
Quote requiredQuick and efficient, these versatile connectors can also be used for general tie-down purposes, strong back attachments and as all-purpose ties where one member crosses another.
Quick and efficient, these versatile connectors can also be used for general tie-down purposes, strong back attachments and as all-purpose ties where one member crosses another. The HC2 and HC2A seismic and hurricane ties are formed from a flat plate into an A-shaped section. The plate has a right-angle bend along its longitudinal axis to permit straddling a top plate. The HC2.5 and the HC3 are twisted strap ties that are used to attach a rafter to the side of the top plate. All connections are shipped in equal quantities of separate rights and lefts.
- Material
- Structural Grade 50 Type H (ST50H), 50ksi
- Coating
- G90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
- Gauge
- 18
- Mils
- 43
- Design thickness (in)
- 0.0451
- Packaging
- 100 pieces per carton
Description, photography, tables and documents as published by ClarkDietrich. Their product page ↗
Product Data & Ordering Information
4 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.| Product code | Size (in) | Submittal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC2 | 1-9/16 x 9-3/8 x 1-9/16 | PDF ↗ | |
| HC2A | 1-1/2 x 10-7/16 x 1-1/2 | PDF ↗ | |
| HC2.5 | 1-9/16 x 5-7/16 x 1-9/16 | PDF ↗ | |
| HC3 | 1-9/16 x 4-5/8 x 1-9/16 | PDF ↗ |
Codes are what ClarkDietrich publishes as available, not a promise of local stock — tell the desk the connection you have and we'll confirm what's on a shelf. A code with no sheet of its own can be generated from ClarkDietrich SubmittalPro ↗.
Installation
HC2 or HC2A Place the tie so one end fits flush against the roof framing member and the other fits flush against the web of the wall stud. Attach the tie to the side of the rafter at the top and to the sides of the stud immediately below the top plate at the bottom. Fill all prepunched holes with a minimum of #10 self-drilling screws. HC2.5 or HC3 Place the tie so the top fits securely against the roof framing member and the bottom fits securely against the top plate and flange of the wall stud. Attach the tie to the rafter at the top and to the sides of the top plate and stud immediately below. Fill all prepunched holes with a minimum #10 self-drilling screws. Reference section R 603.8.3.2 of the International Residential Code (IRC) or the engineer of records specification.
ClarkDietrich Suggests Instead
Connectors they list as alternatives for this connection.
- EasyClip™ T-Series™ Tall Anchor Clip
- EasyClip™ E-Series™ Support Clip
Documents
Served straight from ClarkDietrich so you always get the current revision. Each code's own submittal sheet is on its row in the table above.
- SustainabilityPROSustainability
- Seismic and Hurricane Ties Catalog PageCatalog page
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20Code report
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing ProductsSafety data sheet
- AIA / CEUDocument
- CAD Details LibraryCAD detail
- Clip Express Product CatalogCatalog page
- Architectural SpecsSpecification
- CAD DetailsCAD detail
CAD Details
7 details for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
- Roof Truss BlockingPDFDWGDXF
- Seismic%26Hurricane Tie to Bottom Chord%2BWallPDFDWGDXF
- Seismic%26Hurricane Tie to Joist%2BWallPDFDWGDXF
- Seismic%26Hurricane Tie to Truss%2BCMU WallPDFDWGDXF
- Seismic%26Hurricane Tie to Truss%2BStud Wall-1PDFDWGDXF
- Seismic%26Hurricane Tie to Truss%2BStud Wall-2PDFDWGDXF
- Seismic%26Hurricane Tie to Truss%2BStud Wall-3PDFDWGDXF
Ask About This Product
Answered from ClarkDietrich's own documents — the 3 sheets listed above — with the source and page behind every line.