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Conversion Guide GRK RSS Fasteners

PERFORMANCE DATA
(Compliant for use with Canadian National Building Code)
GRK RSS vs. Lag Bolt FACTORED RESISTANCES PERFORMANCE COMPARISON FOR [Link] MEMBERS (1,2,3,4,5)
APPLICATION: 2" LEDGER BOARD TO 2" RIM BOARD (LBS)
No more LAG SCREWS GRK SCREWS
pre-drilling... LAG
SIZE
LENGTH SHEAR
RESISTANCE
PULL-OUT TYPE OF SCREW SHEAR
RESISTANCE
PULL-OUT

Just grab a screw 1/4" 3 171 360 GRK RSS (3") (10273) 366 517

and drill!! 1/4" 4 200 360 GRK RSS (4") (10275) 466 517

3/8" 3 249 618 GRK RSS (3") (10273) 366 517

3/8" 4 322 618 GRK RSS (4") (10275) 466 517

1/2" 3 320 779 GRK RSS (3") (10273) 366 517

1/2" 4 427 779 GRK RSS (4") (10275) 466 517

5/8" 3 385 920 GRK RSS (3") (10273) 366 517

5/8" 4 513 920 GRK RSS (4") (10275) 466 517

1
Lag Screw Factored Resistances have been developed in accordance with 12.6 CSA 086-14. Apply adjustment
factors where applicable.
2
Factored withdrawn resistance shown assume the entire threaded portion of the screw is installed In to the
main member
3
Minimum spacing ,edge and end distances shall be in accordance with 12.6 .2 CSA 086-14
4
GRK RSS Screw spacing must comply with 12.11.5 CSA 086-14 (See Spacing Tables)
5
Dimensions of Lag screw based on Table 15 & 16 ASME B18.2.1-2012

EXAMPLE DECK DESIGN: ATTACHING LEDGER BOARD TO YOUR HOUSE!

Assumptions: Possible Solutions:
n Deck Span = 8’ out from the house Using 1/4” by 3” Lag Bolts = 2900 / 242 = 12 lags
n 10’ Wide Using 3/8” by 3” Lag Bolts = 2900 / 249 = 12 Lags (see example below)
n LL = 40 PSF; DL = 10 PSF Using 1/2” by 3” Lag Bolts = 2900 / 320 = 9
Using 5/8” by 3” Lag Bolts = 2900 / 385 = 8
Total lateral resistance required = 2900 lbs
Using 3/8 * 3.125 RSS = 2900 /366 = 8 screws (see example below)

LAG SOLUTION: 12 LAG SCREWS RSS SOLUTION: 8 RSS SCREWS1 NO PRE-DRILLING

10’ 10’

5” 5”

6” 3”
2” 3”

1
RSS Spacing must comply with 12.11.5 CSA 086-14

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 Technical Data
MINIMUM ROW SPACING, SPACING IN ROW AND EDGE DISTANCES AS SPECIFIED IN CLAUSE 12.11.2
GRK RSS Spacings CSA O86 2016.

SCREW THREAD SCREW SHANK GEOMETRY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS (in)

DIAMETER (IN.) DIAMETER (IN.) D. FIR-L S-P-F
a - Spacing parallel to grain 3.4 2.7
b - End distance parallel to grain 2.5 2.0
1/4 0.169
c - Spacing perpendicular to grain 1.7 1.4
d - Edge distance perpendicular to grain 0.8 0.7
3.4" Spacing 2.7" Spacing
2.5" Min. between fasteners 2.0" Min. between fasteners
end distance parallel to grain end distance parallel to grain
(b) (a) (b) (a)
0.8" Min. edge 0.7" Min. edge
distance distance
(d) (d)
1.7" Spacing 1.4" Spacing
between between
fasteners fasteners
perpendicular perpendicular
to grain to grain
(c) (c)

D-Fir Larch Spacing Requirements S-P-F Spacing Requirements

SCREW THREAD SCREW SHANK GEOMETRY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS (in)

DIAMETER (IN.) DIAMETER (IN.) D. FIR-L S-P-F
a - Spacing parallel to grain 4.0 3.2
b - End distance parallel to grain 3.0 2.4
5/16 0.1988
c - Spacing perpendicular to grain 2.0 1.6
d - Edge distance perpendicular to grain 1.0 0.8
4.0" Spacing 3.2" Spacing
3.0" Min. between fasteners 2.4" Min. between fasteners
end distance parallel to grain end distance parallel to grain
(b) (a) (b) (a)
1.0" Min. edge 0.8" Min. edge
distance distance
(d) (d)
2.0" Spacing 1.6" Spacing
between between
fasteners fasteners
perpendicular perpendicular
to grain to grain
(c) (c)

D-Fir Larch Spacing Requirements S-P-F Spacing Requirements

SCREW THREAD SCREW SHANK GEOMETRY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS (in)

DIAMETER (IN.) DIAMETER (IN.) D. FIR-L S-P-F
a - Spacing parallel to grain 4.5 3.6
b - End distance parallel to grain 3.3 2.7
3/8 0.2228
c - Spacing perpendicular to grain 2.2 1.8
d - Edge distance perpendicular to grain 1.1 0.9
4.5" Spacing 3.6" Spacing
3.3" Min. between fasteners 2.7" Min. between fasteners
end distance parallel to grain end distance parallel to grain
(b) (a) (b) (a)
1.1" Min. edge 0.9" Min. edge
distance distance
(d) (d)
2.2" Spacing 1.8" Spacing
between between
fasteners fasteners
perpendicular perpendicular
to grain to grain
(c) (c)

D-Fir Larch Spacing Requirements S-P-F Spacing Requirements

1. Table values have been developed in accordance to Clause [Link] CSA O86 2016. Designer to note additional provision in Clause 12 in CSA O86 2016 for service condi-
tions and other factors affecting connection layout and capacity.

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Factored Resistances (RSS 1/4")
FACTORED RESISTANCES FOR [Link] MEMBERS
MODEL/ SIZE SHANK THREADED D-FIR-L
BULK PART DIAMETER LENGTH (in)
NO. THREAD LENGTH FACTORED LATERAL RESISTANCE FACTORED
DIA (in) WOOD SIDE MEMBER THICKNESS (in) WITHDRAWAL
(in) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 8
LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB.
kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
230* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 332
10217 2.5 1.5
1.02* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.48
287 259 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 457
22400 1/4 3.125 0.169 2
1.28 1.15 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.03
305 305 230* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 646
10163 3.5 2.75
1.36 1.36 1.02* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.87

FACTORED RESISTANCES FOR S-P-F MEMBERS (LBS)

MODEL/ SIZE SHANK THREADED SPF
BULK PART DIAMETER LENGTH (in)
NO. THREAD LENGTH FACTORED LATERAL RESISTANCE FACTORED
DIA (in) WOOD SIDE MEMBER THICKNESS (in) WITHDRAWAL
(in) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 8
LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB.
kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
197* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 253
10217 2.5 1.5
0.88* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.12
246 222 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 348
22400 1/4 3.125 0.169 2
1.10 0.99 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.55
268 268 197* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 491
10163 3.5 2.75
1.19 1.19 0.88* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.19
1
End-grain installation is not permitted.
2
Factored lateral resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.11 CSA O86 2016 Wood Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for wood screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
3
Factored lateral resistances according to Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions can be obtained upon request. Please contact ITW Canada for more information.
Designer to note provisions for net area and group of fasteners per Clause 12 in CSA O86 2016.
4
Factored withdrawal resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for lag screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
5
Factored withdrawal resistances shown assume the entire threaded portion of the screw is installed into the main member. This accounts for the tip length reduction as per
12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions.
6
Minimum row spacing, spacing in row and edge distances shall be as specified in Clause [Link] CSA O86 2016. Designer to note additional provision in Clause 12 in CSA O86
2016 for service conditions and other factors affecting connection layout and capacity. The minimum spacing table can be used for reference.
*The penetration length is less than the minimum as per Lag Screw provision but it meets the penetration length according to the Wood Screw provision on Clause 12 of CSA
O86 2016. See footnote 6.
7
Convert inches to millimetres by multiplying the value by 25.4 (1 in. = 25.4 mm).

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Factored Resistances (RSS 5/16")
FACTORED RESISTANCES FOR [Link] MEMBERS
MODEL/ SIZE SHANK THREADED D-FIR-L
BULK PART DIAMETER LENGTH (in)
NO. THREAD LENGTH FACTORED LATERAL RESISTANCE FACTORED
DIA (in) WOOD SIDE MEMBER THICKNESS (in) WITHDRAWAL
(in) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 8
LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB.
kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
268* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 378
10217 2.5 1.5
1.19* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.68
295 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 449
10219 2.75 1.75
1.31 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.00
335 302* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 556
10221 3.125 2.125
1.49 1.34* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.47
376 376 268* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 664
10223 5/16 3.5 0.1988 2.5
1.67 1.67 1.19* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.95
404 429 402 268* --- --- --- --- --- --- 735
10225 4 2.75
1.80 1.91 1.79 1.19* --- --- --- --- --- --- 3.27
404 459 488 472 418 302* --- --- --- --- 949
10231 5.125 3.5
1.80 2.04 2.17 2.10 1.86 1.34* --- --- --- --- 4.22
404 459 488 488 488 459 402 268* --- --- 1056
10235 6 3.875
1.80 2.04 2.17 2.17 2.17 2.04 1.79 1.19* --- --- 4.70

FACTORED RESISTANCES FOR S-P-F MEMBERS (LBS)

MODEL/ SIZE SHANK THREADED SPF
BULK PART DIAMETER LENGTH (in)
NO. THREAD LENGTH FACTORED LATERAL RESISTANCE FACTORED
DIA (in) WOOD SIDE MEMBER THICKNESS (in) WITHDRAWAL
(in) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 8
LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB.
kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
230* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 288
10217 2.5 1.5
1.02* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.28
253 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 342
10219 2.75 1.75
1.13 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.52
287 259* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 454
10221 3.125 2.125
1.28 1.15* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.88
322 322 230* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 505
10223 5/16 3.5 0.1988 2.5
1.43 1.43 1.02* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.25
357 368 345 230* --- --- --- --- --- --- 559
10225 4 2.75
1.59 1.64 1.53 1.02* --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.49
357 403 439 415 369 259* --- --- --- --- 723
10231 5.125 3.5
1.59 1.79 1.95 1.85 1.64 1.15* --- --- --- --- 3.21
357 403 439 439 439 403 345 230* --- --- 804
10235 6 3.875
1.59 1.79 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.79 1.53 1.02* --- --- 3.58
1
End-grain installation is not permitted.
2
Factored lateral resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.11 CSA O86 2016 Wood Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for wood screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
3
Factored lateral resistances according to Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions can be obtained upon request. Please contact ITW Canada for more information.
Designer to note provisions for net area and group of fasteners per Clause 12 in CSA O86 2016.
4
Factored withdrawal resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for lag screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
5
Factored withdrawal resistances shown assume the entire threaded portion of the screw is installed into the main member. This accounts for the tip length reduction as per
12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions.
6
Minimum row spacing, spacing in row and edge distances shall be as specified in Clause [Link] CSA O86 2016. Designer to note additional provision in Clause 12 in CSA O86
2016 for service conditions and other factors affecting connection layout and capacity. The minimum spacing table can be used for reference.
*The penetration length is less than the minimum as per Lag Screw provision but it meets the penetration length according to the Wood Screw provision on Clause 12 of CSA
O86 2016. See footnote 6.
7
Convert inches to millimetres by multiplying the value by 25.4 (1 in. = 25.4 mm).

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Factored Resistances (RSS 3/8")

FACTORED RESISTANCES FOR [Link] MEMBERS
MODEL/ SIZE SHANK THREADED D-FIR-L
BULK PART DIAMETER LENGTH (in)
NO. THREAD LENGTH FACTORED LATERAL RESISTANCE FACTORED
DIA (in) WOOD SIDE MEMBER THICKNESS (in) WITHDRAWAL
(in) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 8
LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB.
kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
373 336* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 403
10273 3.125 1.5
1.66 1.50* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.79
474 478 448 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 791
10275 4 2.75
2.11 2.13 1.99 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 3.52
474 534 590 549 486 336* --- --- --- --- 1024
10278 5.125 3.5
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.44 2.16 1.50* --- --- --- --- 4.56
474 534 590 590 590 534 448 --- --- --- 1180
10281 6 4
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.37 1.99 --- --- --- 5.25
474 534 590 590 590 590 590 564 373* --- 1335
10285 7.25 4.5
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.51 1.66* --- 5.94
3/8 0.2228
474 534 590 590 590 590 590 590 534 --- 1335
10287 8 4.375
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.37 --- 5.94
474 534 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 534 1490
10293 10 5
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.37 6.63
474 534 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 1762
10299 12 5.875
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 7.84
474 534 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 1762
10307 14.125 5.875
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 7.84
474 534 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 1762
10311 16 5.75
2.11 2.37 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 2.62 7.84
1
End-grain installation is not permitted.
2
Factored lateral resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.11 CSA O86 2016 Wood Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for wood screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
3
Factored lateral resistances according to Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions can be obtained upon request. Please contact ITW Canada for more information.
Designer to note provisions for net area and group of fasteners per Clause 12 in CSA O86 2016.
4
Factored withdrawal resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for lag screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
5
Factored withdrawal resistances shown assume the entire threaded portion of the screw is installed into the main member. This accounts for the tip length reduction as per
12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions.
6
Minimum row spacing, spacing in row and edge distances shall be as specified in Clause [Link] CSA O86 2016. Designer to note additional provision in Clause 12 in CSA O86
2016 for service conditions and other factors affecting connection layout and capacity. The minimum spacing table can be used for reference.
*The penetration length is less than the minimum as per Lag Screw provision but it meets the penetration length according to the Wood Screw provision on Clause 12 of CSA
O86 2016. See footnote 6.
7
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Factored Resistances (RSS 3/8")

FACTORED RESISTANCES FOR S-P-F MEMBERS (LBS)
MODEL/ SIZE SHANK THREADED SPF
BULK PART DIAMETER LENGTH (in)
NO. THREAD LENGTH FACTORED LATERAL RESISTANCE FACTORED
DIA (in) WOOD SIDE MEMBER THICKNESS (in) WITHDRAWAL
(in) 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 8
LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB. LB.
kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
320 288* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 307
10273 3.125 1.5
1.42 1.28* --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1.37
410 410 410 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 602
10275 4 2.75
1.82 1.82 1.82 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2.68
419 470 521 483 416 288* --- --- --- --- 780
10278 5.125 3.5
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.15 1.85 1.28* --- --- --- --- 3.47
419 470 521 531 521 470 384 --- --- --- 898
10281 6 4
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.32 2.09 1.71 --- --- --- 3.99
419 470 521 531 531 531 531 496 320* --- 1016
10285 7.25 4.5
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.21 1.42* --- 4.52
3/8 0.2228
419 470 521 531 531 531 531 531 470 --- 1016
10287 8 4.375
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.09 --- 4.52
419 470 521 531 531 531 531 531 531 470 1134
10293 10 5
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.09 5.04
419 470 521 531 531 531 531 531 531 531 1341
10299 12 5.875
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 5.96
419 470 521 531 531 531 531 531 531 531 1341
10307 14.125 5.875
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 5.96
419 470 521 531 531 531 531 531 531 531 1341
10311 16 5.75
1.86 2.09 2.32 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 2.36 5.96
1
End-grain installation is not permitted.
2
Factored lateral resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.11 CSA O86 2016 Wood Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for wood screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
3
Factored lateral resistances according to Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions can be obtained upon request. Please contact ITW Canada for more information.
Designer to note provisions for net area and group of fasteners per Clause 12 in CSA O86 2016.
4
Factored withdrawal resistances shown have been developed in accordance with Clause 12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions. Values must be multiplied by all applicable
modification factors as specified for lag screws in accordance with CSA O86 2016.
5
Factored withdrawal resistances shown assume the entire threaded portion of the screw is installed into the main member. This accounts for the tip length reduction as per
12.6 CSA O86 2016 Lag Screw provisions.
6
Minimum row spacing, spacing in row and edge distances shall be as specified in Clause [Link] CSA O86 2016. Designer to note additional provision in Clause 12 in CSA O86
2016 for service conditions and other factors affecting connection layout and capacity. The minimum spacing table can be used for reference.
*The penetration length is less than the minimum as per Lag Screw provision but it meets the penetration length according to the Wood Screw provision on Clause 12 of CSA
O86 2016. See footnote 6.
7
Convert inches to millimetres by multiplying the value by 25.4 (1 in. = 25.4 mm).

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