Stud Tie
Stud Ties from are galvanised metal fasteners used to connect wall studs to top and bottom plates in timber framing. Available in U-bent and right-angle profiles, they provide a quick and reliable plate-to-stud connection and are suitable for high-wind framing applications where additional restraint is required by the building design.
Overview
- Galvanised timber framing fastener for stud-to-plate connections
- suitable for common residential wall framing
- Available in standard U-bent and right-angle profiles
- Galvanised finish for durability and corrosion resistance in suitable environments
- Supplied in convenient trade packs
Key Features & Benefits
- Provides secure restraint between wall studs and top or bottom plates
- Quick and simple fixing method — reduces the need for skew nailing in many applications
- Pre-formed design avoids the need for cutting or shaping brackets on site
- Galvanised coating supports long service life in general building conditions
- Suitable for use in high-wind framing applications where specified
- Practical connector for builders, carpenters and framing contractors
Applications
- Stud-to-top-plate connections in timber wall framing
- Stud-to-bottom-plate connections
- Tie-down and restraint applications in framing systems
- High-wind area timber framing
- Residential and light commercial construction
- New builds, renovations and repair work
