Simpson Strong-Tie CJTZ Concealed Joist Ties are designed to create a strong, concealed connection between a header/post and a beam. There are three preferred methods for installation: No routing of header/post or beam, routed header/post, or a routed beam. The package includes all necessary steel pins and Strong-Drive SDS Heavy Duty Connector Screws, and features a ZMAX coating, giving it greater corrosion resistance than a standard galvanized product.
Installation:
- Use all specified fasteners.
- The CJTZ package is supplied with all dowels and screws required. Screws require a hex head driver.
- Short pin versions are 2-3/4” in length, while Long pins are 4-3/4” in length.
- Router end of beam for screw heads for flush installation.
- The carried member may be sloped up or down to 45° with full table loads.
- To provide maximum beam width for use with short dowels, center in beam.
NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values
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