FastenMaster 9-1/4″ Steel Lateral Tension System Kit

$43.99

Designed to transfer the lateral forces on an exterior deck when attached to the wood frame of a structure
Repaces the use of a threaded rod
Allows you to achieve the 3″ of threading within the sill plate without having to access the interior of the house
One complete kit to make all four of these code conforming connections
With the LTS, you can install the fastener first and then add the plate
Each LTS bracket attaches an individual deck joist to a structural framing member of the house
Approved for the five most common installation conditions
What’s Included: Fasteners, Plate
Width: 9-1/4 in.

In stock

SKU: FMLTS4 Categories: Building Materials, Fasteners, Screws

Description

The Lateral Tension System (LTS) is a complete system designed to transfer the lateral forces on an exterior deck when attached to the wood frame of a structure.

Code Changes

The International Residential Code (IRC) requires that decks be designed to withstand both vertical and lateral loads.

This 2015 code allows for tension ties to be attached to the deck joist then fastened directly to an interior sill plate, wall plate or stud – all from the outside.

Installation Instructions

Installed in four locations along the length of the ledger
One within 2′ of each end of the ledger with two more evenly spaced between.
Install the fastener first and then add the bracket.
No need to access the interior the house.
Designed to resist 750 pounds in tension per location.

The Lateral Tension System is approved for the five most common installation conditions:

Condition A: Sill Plate or Wall Plate Behind Ledger
Condition B: Sill Plate or Wall Plate Directly Below Ledger
Condition C: Sill Plate or Wall Plate 2″ – 5″ below Ledger
Condition D: Wall Stud in line with Deck Joist
Condition E: Wall Stud between Deck Joists

One Complete Kit

The FastenMaster LTS, is one complete kit to make all four of these code conforming connections. Each LTS bracket attaches an individual deck joist to a structural framing member of the house.