Simpson Introduces Strong-Tie Steel Strong-Wall

In response to the unique needs of builders and contractors who asked for improvement to Simpson Strong-Tie’s® Strong-Wall shearwall, the company recently added something new to the Strong-Wall line – Steel Strong-Wall™. Unveiled at the International Builders Show in January, this composite shearwall boasts some of the highest allowable loads in the industry, making it the strongest and most cost-effective shearwall on the market today.

Steel Strong-Wall is easy to install with just two easy-access anchor bolts and fewer top-of-wall screws. Pre-attached wood studs and the numerous pre-drilled holes for mechanical requirements allow for quick installation. Its unique design resists distortion of the center section and results in sustained vertical load capacity. The carefully engineered composite of steel and wood provides allowable loads that are between two and three times higher than the original Strong-Wall®.

A leader in structural systems technology, Simpson Manufacturing Co. is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. The company’s commitment to research and development and product testing is evident in the consistent quality and delivery of its products and services. Subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., designs, engineers and manufactures structural connectors, anchors and other products for new construction, retrofitting or do-it-yourselfers. It also provides some of the best engineering technical support available. A good example of that is the fact that technical information, specifically for installation of Steel Strong-Wall in Alaska, can be found on the web site at http://www.strongtie.com/products/steel-strongwall/index.html