GALVANIZED KNEEWALL CONNECTOR: This 3-in. long rigid connector clip is made from heavy‑gauge, G90 zinc‑galvanized steel to resist corrosion while providing strong, dependable performance for cold‑formed steel framing connections at exterior kneewalls and parapets.
DESIGNED FOR OVERTURNING MOMENTS: It is engineered to resist overturning moments at the base of exterior kneewalls, parapets, interior partial‑height walls, and similar assemblies, helping maintain structural stability under load.
MULTIPLE ANCHOR OPTIONS: The connector features a large‑diameter anchor hole that accommodates 1/2-in. concrete screws or wedge anchors and additional smaller holes for attachment to structural steel with #12 self‑drilling screws.
ENHANCED FASTENER PLACEMENT AREA: The 3-1/2 in. wide design provides ample attachment area for fasteners into both the support surface and framing member, ensuring dependable load transfer and accurate alignment in cold‑formed steel construction.
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE RELIABILITY: At Simpson Strong-Tie, our mission is to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation.
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This knee wall connector is a heavy 7-gauge rigid connector that has been developed to resist overturning moment at the base of exterior knee walls and parapets as well as interior partial-height walls or overhead ribbon window conditions. These connectors offer a unique small and large anchor-hole pattern that permits anchorage to both concrete and structural steel.