Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ ZMAX Galvanized Nail-On Foundation Wall Angle
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Description
Description
Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Foundation Wall Angle connects the foundation or basement wall to the floor system, resisting out-of-plane forces imposed by soil pressure.
Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Includes
- (1) ZMAX Galvanized Nail-On Foundation Wall Angle
Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Features
- Compatible with solid sawn joists, I-joists, and floor trusses
- Testing performed on most common rim materials and types
- Addresses design needs set forth in Section 1610.1 in the 2015 / 2018 / 2021 IBC
- Eliminates the need for costly cantilevered foundation designs
Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Applications
- Fastening wood-to-wood connections in foundation and floor systems
- Securing mudsills to resist soil pressure forces
Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Installation Overview
- Use all specified fasteners as per the general notes.
- Fasten the connector directly to the outside face of the rim board with specified nails.
- Ensure the connector is located within 4 inches of adjacent joist/blocking for floor joist spacing up to 48 inches o.c.
- For parallel floor joists, use full-depth blocking in the first two bays.
- Avoid splice joints on the rim board in the same bay unless blocking is placed on both sides of the splice.
- Use backer blocks when I-joist rim material is used, installed per manufacturer recommendations.
Simpson Strong-Tie FWANZ Specifications
| Material | Galvanized Steel |
| Finish | ZMAX |
| Thickness | 14 Gauge |
| Weight | 0.5 lb |
NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load values.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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