TightStrap®
Features
- Removes “waviness” or “bowing” prior to fastening
- Provides a means to ensure the shear wall will perform as designed
- Ensures flat straps are as tight as possible when installed to achieve optimal system performance
- Fastens to standard track at the corners of the shear wall to provide a base for the tensioning process
Order Information
TightStrap is sold separately from the StiffWall Shear Wall System and Flat Strap. It is packaged one (1) piece per box and is designated TightStrap.
Catalogs
TSN’s Product Catalogs are an essential resource for the design of cold formed steel. Developed by Engineers, the catalogs contain design data for members, connectors, and fasteners. TightStrap® can be found in the following Catalogs:
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For a full list of our product catalogs, specification sections, inspection checklists, and research reports please click here.
TightStrap® Downloads
Tech Sheet
Specification
Detail DWG
BIM Object
Installation Instructions
TightStrap is designed to be used in both TSN’s StiffWall® X-Braced Shear Wall and generic flat strap shear walls.
The StiffWall Strap Track contains pre-drilled guide holes for quick attachment of TightStrap’s “Z” fittings (See Installation Step 2). If the guide holes are not available in generic flat strap shear wall assemblies, use a #12 screw to create holes for the “Z” fittings.
It is preferable to tighten the flat straps after applyiing some vertical load (own weight) on top of the shear wall panel.
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