Simpson Strong-Tie has released its Simpson Strong-Tie H1A next-generation hurricane tie, a code-listed and tested update to the original H1 connector. The new tie is designed to install with fewer, shorter nails and achieves higher allowable uplift and F2 loads to meet the building safety needs of homes in seismic and high-wind regions of the country.
This new H1A hurricane tie is included in the soon-to-be released Simpson Strong-Tie High Wind Guide, a 68-page resource for designers and contractors in high-wind regions of the country. The updated High Wind Guide features product information and technical details for building in areas subject to hurricanes or tornadoes.
According to the first extended-range forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season provided by Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), there’s approximately a 70 percent probability of average or above-average hurricane activity in 2023. The forecast calls for 13 tropical storms and six hurricanes, including three intense hurricanes.
Designed for nominal 2x lumber, the H1A features innovative embossments that add stiffness for improved allowable uplift and lateral loads. In addition to providing strength and versatility, the H1A installs quickly and easily with 1 1/2-inch nails, eliminating the need to use two different nail sizes in the same connector and reducing both the length and overall number of nails required.
Ideal for both single-family and multifamily wood-framed construction, the H1A provides a connection between the truss or rafter and the wall for the increased strength to help buildings resist wind and seismic forces, and is available in standard G90 galvanization or with ZMAX coating for corrosion resistance.