Here is a table of the fasteners speciried for the most commonly used simpson strong tie tie down connectors cource as cited below.
Roof tie down straps nails.
Cargo straps for truck tie dwn.
Chalk chalk boxes and crayons.
Scn smooth shank hdg connector nail 750 pack 108 simpson strong tie lus galvanized face mount joist hanger for 2x4 nominal lumber.
If on the other hand there are not enough nails holding the clip to the truss it s up to the engineer to decide whether the wall plate must be exposed.
This ensures that your trusses or rafters won t move during the installation of your straps.
Caulking guns loaders.
Concrete fasteners nailins.
Cleaners solvents water cool.
Make sure that your truss and rafter are also toe nailed in place before you install your hurricane straps.
A hurricane strap or clip with four nails into the truss or rafter will meet code minimums and you won t have to expose the wall plate.
Coil nails for button kap.
Simpson strong tie strong drive 1 1 2 in.
Nail each hurricane strap to your truss or rafter with 16 penny framing nails when you install hurricane straps to a roof.
Clamping rings domes.
Portable anchor point system.
Simpson s instructions for which nail is used for nailing the strapping or tie down to the framing lumber vary a bit by connector and its application but the most common is the 8d 0 131 x 2 1 2 nail.
Carbide blades for roof saws.