But what exactly does mean? Why is the number 72 critical? And how do you execute this installation without compromising the structural integrity of your project?
By specifying a 72-inch continuous fastening pattern, using the correct ATIR strap model, and following the step-by-step installation guide above, you create a load path that distributes tension forces safely along the beam and post. You avoid the catastrophic failure modes of point-loaded connections—splitting, pull-through, and fastener tear-out. atir strap and beamd with 72 install
In a 140 mph wind zone, ASCE 7-16 calculates uplift pressure at roughly 30 psf. That’s on that connection. The ATIR strap with a proper 72-inch installation (continuous fastening over 6 feet) distributes that load across 24+ fasteners, each rated for ~100 lbs in withdrawal. The math works. But what exactly does mean
This article breaks down everything you need to know—from the anatomy of the ATIR strap to the step-by-step procedure for a code-compliant 72-inch installation pattern. Before diving into the beam and the 72 install, let’s dissect the hero of this story: the ATIR strap . By specifying a 72-inch continuous fastening pattern, using