There are generally two types of hold downs; the embedded strap
and the anchor bolt hold down. There function is to prevent the
end of a shear wall from lifting off the foundation. The
following are the principal elements necessary for hold downs to
function properly:
Correct size of anchor bolt and/or hold down.
Attached to the end stud by sufficient nailing or bolting.
Nut tightened sufficiently on anchor bolt
Bolt holes drilled to proper size
Strap or bolt properly imbedded into foundation.
Positioned properly at the end of the wall, adjacent to the end
post.
Positioned at the proper distance from the edge of the foundation.
Typical Hold Downs:
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