High Wind Resistant Construction

Values for Spruce-Pine-Fir / Hem Fir

Continuous Load Path
Research and field investigations have proven wood frame buildings fail at connection points. Wood buildings can survive high wind loads when structurally rated and tested lumber connectors are used to develop a continuous load path, effectively transferring loads from roof to foundation. This brochure illustrates a variety of structurally-rated products manufactured by USP Structural Connectors, which will aid the designer in achieving continuous load paths. See USPs Full Line Catalog or appropriate code evaluation reports for nail schedules, installations, and product limitations.

The product names and descriptions in the gray boxes next to the illustrations correspond with our CAD Library High Wind Illustration file names, available on our Web Site:

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To achieve a Continuous Load Path: All structural members must be connected from roof to foundation.

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USP704(1)-031

Foundation Connections
LT W18

IMPORTANT: All loads shown in this brochure are in pounds at 133%

TDX5

LSTA18
Uplift = 735#

Uplift = 630# or

MTW18 Stemwall to First Floor

Uplift = 740#

TA51
Uplift = 1080#

AC5
Uplift = 3135# (Standard washer required) Uplift = 140# F1 = 385# F2 = 385#

MP4F
Uplift = 595# F1 = 595#

MTW18
Uplift = 740#

USP Bearing Plate TDX5

Uplift = 3135# Load transfer plate (Standard washer required)

TDX5 Holdown USP STB series

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Block Foundation to First Floor MP4F

Uplift = 595# F1 = 595#

USP STB series

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LSTA18
Uplift = 905#

MTW18
Uplift = 740#

LSTA18 RS150
Uplift = 945# Uplift = 735#

MTW18
Uplift = 740#

RT12T
Uplift = 565#

AC5
Uplift = 385# F1 = 385# F2 = 140#

PS218-HDG

JUS210
Uplift = 945#

JUS210
Uplift = 945#

MTW20
Uplift = 740#

Piling with Flush Joists

JUS210
Uplift = 945#

Piling with Supported Joists PS218-HDG

Values for S-P-F / Hem Fir

Multi-Story Connections
First Floor to Second Floor Studs First Floor to Second Floor Studs

(Nailed)
LFTA6
Uplift = 790# F1 = 605# F2 = 60#

(Bolted)
TDX2 LTW18
Uplift = 630# Uplift = 1335#

MSTA36
Uplift = 645#

MP4F
Uplift = 595# F1 = 595#

KLFTA
Uplift = 875#

LFTA6
Uplift = 790# F1 = 605# F2 = 60#

TDX2
Uplift = 1335#

MP4F
Uplift = 595# F1 = 595#

MP4F
Uplift = 595# F1 = 595#

MP4F MTW18
Uplift = 740# Uplift = 595# F1 = 595#

LSTA36
Uplift = 645#

MPA1F
Uplift = 570# F1 =565#

KFTA2
Uplift = 1335#

Window and Door Openings

RT15 RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# Uplift = 455# F1 = 420# F2 = 195#

RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

SPTH4
Uplift = 1260#

RT10 MTW18
Uplift = 740# Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# Uplift
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MSTA12 SPT4
Uplift = 630# Uplift = 535# (each)

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RT3 LSTA12
Uplift = 535# (each) Uplift = 425# F1 = 130# F2 = 130# F2 or F3

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TDX8
Uplift = 7480#

HPAHD22
Uplift = 4095#

FA3
Uplift = 1125# F1 = 655# F2 = 525# F3 = 520#

ST1
Uplift = 785# F1 = 565# F2 = 575# F3 = 575#

IMPORTANT: All loads shown in this brochure are in pounds at 133%

USP STB series

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Window/Door Opening

Note: See USPs Full Line Catalog or appropriate code evaluation reports for fastener schedules, installation, and product limitations.

Values for S-P-F / Hem Fir

Rafter and Truss Connections

RT7 RT16
Uplift = 790# F1 = 545# F2 = 550#

RT10
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

MTW20
Uplift = 740#

Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

RT15
Uplift = 455# F1 = 420# F2 = 195#

Rafters-to-Studs Staggered
Note: When rafter spacing differs from stud spacing, transfer uplift and lateral loads by fastening rafter to both top plates. Then fasten both top plates to the studs.

SPT24
Uplift = 765# F1 = 560# F2 = 260#

MTW16 RT15
Uplift = 455# F1 = 420# F2 = 195#

SPTH4 RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# Uplift = 1260# or

Uplift = 740#

SPT4

Uplift = 630#

RT20 Rafters-to-Studs Aligned

Note: When rafters and stud spacing are equal, uplift and lateral loads may be transferred directly from the rafters to the studs. Uplift = 950#

MTW20
Uplift = 740#

RT7
Uplift = 1070# F1 = 300# F2 = 300# (Used in pairs)

RT10
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

Masonry Walls to Rafter or Truss

Rafter-to-Top Plate RT16 RT3
Uplift = 425# F1 = 130# F2 = 130# Uplift = 700# F1 = 545# F2 = 550#

Rafter-to-Bond Beam

HUGT2
Uplift = 6545#

HTA20
Uplift = 1810# F1 = 590# F2 = 660#

TA20
Uplift = 1520# F1 = 245# F2 = 335#

RT7
Uplift = 1070# F1 = 300# F2 = 300# (used in pairs)

DTC MSH218
Uplift = 1840# Uplift = 720# F1 = 420# F2 = 635#

MTW12
Uplift = 740#

USP Bearing Plate

Values for S-P-F / Hem Fir

Single-Story Wood Frame

RT20
Uplift = 950#

RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# (To truss)

Studs-to-Rafters Aligned

RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# (To stud)

RT10
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

MTW20 FA3
Uplift = 965# F1 = 655# F2 = 525# Uplift = 740#
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ST1
Uplift = 785# F1 = 565# F2 = 650#

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RT3
Uplift = 425# F1 = 130# F2 = 130#

SPT22
Uplift = 510# F1 = 510# F2 = 260#

USP Bearing Plate

RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# (To stud)

FA3
Uplift = 965# F1 = 655# F2 = 525# Uplift = F1 = F2 = (To

RT7
535# 150# 150# truss)

RT3
Uplift = 425# F1 = 130# F2 = 130#

RT20
Uplift = 950#

SPT4 SPT4
Uplift = 630# Uplift = 630#

Studs-to-Rafters Staggered

SPT24
Uplift = 765# F1 = 560# F2 = 260#

RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150# (To truss)

MTW20
Uplift = 740#

IMPORTANT: All loads shown in this brochure are in pounds at 133%

PAHD42
Uplift = 2930#

ST1
Uplift = 785# F1 = 565# F2 = 650#

FA3
Uplift = 965# F1 = 655# F2 = 525#

USP Bearing Plate FA3

Uplift = 965# F1 = 655# Uplift = F2 = 525# F1 = F2 =

SPT22
Uplift = 510# F1 = 510# F2 = 260#

RT3
425# 130# 130#

Values for S-P-F / Hem Fir

Rafter to Plate or Ridge

High End Connections I-Joists on Structural Ridge Beams
LSTA24 MSH1722 I-Joist Rafter Tiedown
Uplift = 950#

LSTA24 LTW/MTW I-Joist on Ridge Beam

Uplift = 950#

MSTA24
Uplift = 950#

LTW12
Uplift = 630# F1 = 65#

MSH1722
Uplift = 1620# As shown for 1-3/4 wide joist Note: A different MSH hanger may be required depending on rafter width.

MTW12
Uplift = 740# F1 = 95#

High End Connections Rafter into flush Structural Ridge Beam

IMPORTANT: All loads shown in this brochure are in pounds at 133%
Uplift
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LSSH179 I-Joist Rafter Support

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MPA1
Uplift = 590#

LSSH179
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MP5
Uplift = 515#

Uplift = 740#

Rafter on Stud Wall

RT10 Rafter Tiedown RT20 I-Joist Rafter Tiedown MTW20 I-Joist Rafter Tiedown

I-Joists on Stud Wall

TMPH2 I-Joist Rafter Support

RT10
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

TMPH2 RT20
Uplift = 950# Uplift = 200# Pitch range from 6 / 12 to 14 / 12

MTW20
Uplift = 740#

RT7 Rafter Tiedown

TMP2 I-Joist Rafter Support

RT7
Uplift = 535# F1 = 150# F2 = 150#

TMP2
Uplift = 220# Pitch range from 1/ 12 to 6/ 12

Values for S-P-F / Hem Fir

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