Metal ties for connections in single top plates

Structure · Wood Frame Walls · printed page 66 (PDF page 67)

Book index entries

Bearing – Wall Metal Ties for Single Top Plates Connections – Metal Ties for Single Top Plates in Bearing Walls Metal Ties for Connections in Single Top Plates Single Top Plates – Metal Ties in Bearing Walls Wood Frame Wood Frame – Wall

Text in the illustration

with single top plates, metal ties can be used to connect at wall intersections or secure lintels
top plate
stud
perspective view

Generated explanation

A perspective drawing shows intersecting wood-framed walls with single top plates and an opening spanned by a lintel. Metal ties bridge connections at both ends of the lintel and at the wall intersection. Arrows and dashed circles highlight these three connection locations. Vertical studs support the horizontal framing, and bottom plates connect the stud bases.

Components

single top plates metal ties wall studs lintel bottom plates wall intersection

Materials

wood framing lumber metal connectors