The Scalable LotSpec Solution from Simpson Strong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie Staff As one of the top 10 private homebuilders in the US (and one of the top 25 overall), Gehan Homes has explored its fair share of technologies promising efficiency and productivity gains. When it came to pulling home designs, plans, elevations, and options into full job start packets (JSPs), the... Read More February 2022 Issue #14271 Page 108
Field-Adjustable Sloped and Skewed Hangers — Introducing New LSSR Sizes Simpson Strong-Tie Staff With the recent introduction of our new LSSR rafter hangers for 2x lumber, we thought we’d provide some background on how these new hangers were developed and why. Field-adjustable sloped and skewed hangers allow designers to specify widely available, economical connection solutions.... Read More January 2022 Issue #14270 Page 106
Wall-Bracing Alternatives to Help Designers and Builders Navigate the Lumber Shortage Simpson Strong-Tie Staff As lumberyards continue to recover from pandemic-related supply issues, there’s been an ever-increasing shortage of building materials, creating many challenges for building contractors. These shortages have impacted availability of wood structural panel sheathing and, as a result, our... Read More July 2021 Issue #13264 Page 126
Questions Answered: Strong-Wall® Site-Built Portal Frame System Simpson Strong-Tie Staff In this article, we follow up on our April 17 webinar, Meeting Braced-Wall Requirements: A New Portal Frame Solution, by answering some of the interesting questions raised by attendees. During the webinar, we discussed how the Strong-Wall site-built portal frame system (PFS) provides... Read More June 2019 Issue #11239 Page 98
Building Connections: Getting Social with Simpson Strong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie Staff Simpson Strong-Tie was built on the idea of making strong connections. That concept extends beyond our structural innovations for raising or supporting strong, resilient buildings and communities. We use social media and our two company blogs to have conversations, not only about our products... Read More May 2019 Issue #11238 Page 90
Protect Yourself by Understanding Design Responsibilities Simpson Strong-Tie Staff ANSI/TPI 1, Chapter 2 As a truss technician or component manufacturer, have you ever been asked to perform duties that fall outside of ANSI/TPI 1, Chapter 2 guidelines? We know in our previous roles as truss technicians and component manufacturers, we were often requested to perform a task... Read More July 2017 Issue #10216 Page 92