Nails in Metal Connector Plates

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Nails in Metal Connector Plates

  • Placing nails through metal connector plates into wood members is allowed.
  • The 2001 National Design Specifica-tion® for Wood Construction lists design values for common wire, box or sinker nails for single shear connections with up to 20 gauge ASTM A653, Grade 33 steel side plates.
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