14 GAUGE STEEL HOLDOWN: The 8-11/16 inch StrongTie HDUE3 Predeflected Holdowns in this Carton of 20 install with included Strong-Tie SDS Connector Screws. Made of solid 14 gauge steel, each holdown is Zinc Galvanized-G90 for corrosion resistance.
DESIGN UPGRADE: With higher load capacities than existing models, HDUE is an easy one-to-one replacement for our industry-leading HDU. The HDUE provides exceptional overturning resistance for shearwalls, braced wall panels and other lateral force-resisting applications in wood construction.
KEY FEATURES: Predeflected seat eliminates deflection under load. Optimized screw patterns reduce splitting at the end of the post and maximize individual fastener capacity, plus, teardrop-shaped holes allow higher and more even distribution of load.
DESIGNED FOR EXTRA STRENGTH: Overlapping back plate increases fastener strength and shear values, helping prevent post splitting, while the holdown's extruded seat adds a greater cross-sectional steel section for added strength.
STRONG-TIE ENGINEERED: Designed and built for higher load capacity, our new patent-pending HDUE holdown is ideal for meeting the higher design demands of todays residential wood structures, such as three-story homes with more windows and reduced area for shearwalls.