06 0526 - Seismic and Hurricane Hold Down Systems

(Typically multi-story, includes vertical tie downs and horizontal sheer resistance systems)

Simpson Strong-Tie Co.
Helping to build better buildings – simpler, stronger and safer, Simpson Strong-Tie is the most specified brand of framing hardware. Our field-tested, code-listed products include structural connectors, wood and steel Strong-Wall® shear walls, Strong Frame™ moment frames and Anchor Tiedown Systems for high-wind and seismic-resistant construction. Structural systems are available for single-story and multi-story construction.

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Commins Manufacturing - Building holdowns that compensate for wood shrinkage and seismic events.
Earthbound Corporation - Seismic and windload holdown systems that are self-tightening and compensate for wood shrinkage.
Go-Bolt
Hardy Frames
Hurri-Bolt
Quick Tie Products - Hurricane and seismic tie down system
Shear Transfer Systems - ShearMax

TieMax
Wellbilt - Structural, load bearing wall panel for shear walls at points requiring shear.