Simpson Strong-tie H10AZ Hurricane Tie Zmax Rafter Connector

Product Description

The SIMPSON STRONG-TIE H10AZ is a hurricane tie with ZMAX coating designed to resist uplift and lateral forces in wood-framed structures. It is used to counter the effects of high wind and seismic events on a building. A licensed carpenter or framing contractor installs this connector during rough framing or retrofit applications. The ZMAX coating provides enhanced corrosion resistance, making it suitable for treated lumber and higher-exposure environments. Sold individually, it is typically installed in pairs to connect a 2x rafter to a top plate.

This hurricane tie is used in residential and light commercial wood-frame construction wherever rafter-to-top-plate connections must meet wind uplift and lateral load requirements. It also serves as a general-purpose tie for strongback attachments and for applications where one framing member crosses another. It is a common component in roof framing assemblies in high-wind and seismic zones.

Key Features

• Resists uplift and lateral forces at rafter-to-top-plate connections
• ZMAX coating provides enhanced corrosion resistance for use with treated lumber
• Install in pairs to connect 2x rafter to top plate
• Suitable for strongback attachments and general all-purpose tie applications
• Designed to help structures resist high-wind and seismic loading events

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style connector for wood-frame construction applications where 2x rafter members meet a top plate. Suitable for general tie use where one framing member crosses another.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed framing contractor or carpenter as part of rough framing or structural retrofit work. Power down any nearby electrical circuits and follow applicable building codes, including IBC and local wind and seismic provisions, before beginning work. Install in pairs as required for full uplift resistance at each rafter location. Use only fasteners specified by the applicable code or engineering documents for the connection.