Apprentice Training, structural & framing

LVL Engineered Rim Board & Seismic Tie Connection

1-1/4 in LVL rim board, treated 2x6 sill plate, Simpson LTP4 lateral ties

Time: 1 h 30 min
People: One
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 1.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
16 parts and 66 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Do not notch engineered LVL rim boards for deck ledgers or utility pipes without engineering evaluation.
Verify preservative-treated sill chemicals are compatible with metal tie plate coatings to avoid rapid corrosion.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

LVL Engineered Rim Board & Seismic Tie Connection

1-1/4 in LVL rim board, treated 2x6 sill plate, Simpson LTP4 lateral ties

Time: 1 h 30 min
People: One
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 1.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
16 parts and 66 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Do not notch engineered LVL rim boards for deck ledgers or utility pipes without engineering evaluation.
Verify preservative-treated sill chemicals are compatible with metal tie plate coatings to avoid rapid corrosion.