Simpson Strongtie Light Duty Restraint Strap Twist 100 - 1000x30x2.5mm

Restraint straps are commonly used in roofing applications and are designed for vertical & horizontal restraint when connecting timber flooring & roofing systems to masonry walls. Restraint straps, also commonly called holding down straps, come in two grades - light duty & heavy duty. Light duty straps are for vertical restraint and heavy-duty straps are for lateral restraint, as per current building regulations - BS 5268 Part 3. Installation (For Vertical Restraint) Vertical restraint strapping should be at least 1m long. Where straps are fixed to masonry, hardened nails Ø4mm x 75mm long or wood screws #12 x 50mm long into plastic plugs should be used. The number of fixings should be in accordance with the design requirements and the lowest fixing should be located within 150mm of the bottom of the vertical strap. Specifications Width: 30mm Overall Length: 1000mm Length Above Twist: 100mm Thickness: 2.5mm Type: Light duty - for vertical restraint Material: Pre-galvanised mild steel Hole Diameter: 6.0mm