I TRY to BREAK it! Truss screw vs Hurricane Tie

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6 ай бұрын

It’s always fun to experiment and test stuff. I have used Hurrican Ties a lot. But when CAMO released their new Truss Screw I started use them right away. One reason is the time saved and the other reason is the cost.
I buy my CAMO screws from Amazon and you can find the Truss Screws here, amzn.to/3vraelu
Link to CAMO’s website with more information about the Truss Screws.
www.camofasteners.com/product...
Link to Strongtie’s website with more info about the Hurricane Ties.
www.strongtie.com/seismicandh...

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@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

We never pulled the hurricane tie until it broke. When we reached ~1000lbs of uplift I decided to not go any further. The CAMO Truss Screw broke at ~850lbs which is almost 300lbs over the specs. What’s your thoughts?

@stevenmackey789 5 ай бұрын

Simpson load values are the result of a safety factor of 3 being applied to the worst tested values. So in almost all cases you will get better than listed performance. Also, they are designed for a specific load duration. You basically did a sustained max load test.

@moredesignbuild 5 ай бұрын

I got a lot of questions about this test and will do another one when I have time. It’s always fun trying to break stuff. Thanks for your input 👌🏽

@AlexandMaggie07 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting the link. Very impressed with the Truss Screw. You've earned a subscription and a follow 🎉

@employersstory-behindthesc2159 6 ай бұрын

Fun with tests! More of this please!

@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

More tests will come, that’s for sure!

@atyt11 Ай бұрын

according to some, 8 hurricane straps per connection is better. OR....just build the entire house out of hurricane straps, leave out the wood.

@moredesignbuild Ай бұрын

😂😂

@bellarosegroup 4 ай бұрын

I did look like the strap was further away from the screw giving more leverage than on the hurricane tie. It makes sense the tie would be stronger though, more steel.

@moredesignbuild 4 ай бұрын

Good point! We did this just for fun but I think I need to do more testing like this.

@ravinbuilders 6 ай бұрын

The screw was very low in the beam though. 4” down from the beam top gives you 3.5” penetration. Move that screw up me donut again 😂😂 nice job dude

@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

Good point Kevin 👌🏼 I’ll do more tests but I’m still happy with the result. CAMO pass the test 🤘🏼😎

@artman2119 5 ай бұрын

Thank you…

@moredesignbuild 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@baymoe1 6 ай бұрын

Do both (truss screw and hurricane) until failure.

@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

I already have a list of different scenarios to test and your option is added to the list 👍🏼

@kickyourfaceandlaugh607 6 ай бұрын

Try it with 16d nails toe nailed. You only put the screw in with no 16’s same with the h1.

@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

Added to the list for upcoming tests

@brl5755 6 ай бұрын

Truss screw also cleaner and saves labor

@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

I totally agree 👍🏼

@Dustylittledigga 6 ай бұрын

Wow really impressive. Truss screw for the win. For the price point ,ease of use and time.

@h2s142 3 ай бұрын

Fasten master has a truss style timber screw that saves labor and is far stronger than the Simpson screw

@MrTooTechnical 6 ай бұрын

Fuking awesome. I love hurricane ties. Could you retry the test with 10d Simpson sds screws vs the 9d that you used in this vid?? Thanks.

@moredesignbuild 6 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely do more tests like this! It’s actually really fun 😃

@h2s142 3 ай бұрын

Your truss screw was not installed to specs

@moredesignbuild 3 ай бұрын

I know, was about half inch too low on the beam. I’ll do more tests in the future 👌🏼

@bugtusslealien3931 Күн бұрын

you'[[ stay with the truss screw and not the strap? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Time and money instead of quality.......