{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-vgt-vgt-7-gauge-variable-girder-tiedown","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie VGT VGT 7-Gauge Variable Girder Tiedown","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be installed on roof pitches up to 8:12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen installed on trusses with no overhangs, specify VGTR\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall washer component (provided) so that top of washer is horizontal as well as parallel with top of wall top plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 7-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Variable Girder Tiedown (VGT) is a higher capacity alternative to the LGT and MGT for girder trusses. It attaches with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive screws (included) to the side of truss and features a predeflected crescent washer that allows it to accommodate top chord pitches up to 8:12. The VGT is also available with one flange concealed for attachment to trusses with no tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be installed on roof pitches up to 8:12 or on a bottom chord designed to transfer the load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew holes are configured to allow for double installation on a two-ply (minimum) truss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen installed on trusses with no overhangs, specify VGTR\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall washer component (provided) so that top of washer is horizontal as well as parallel with top of wall top plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 7-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install with 1\/4 in. x 3 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (included) and 1\/2 in. diameter anchor bolts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53223002767654,"sku":"VGT","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/VGT_00707392678007_Base_Product_Image_w__Overlay_a2c2b56d-3470-44fb-bf3c-cf3177c6715a.jpg?v=1779136363","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-vgt-vgt-7-gauge-variable-girder-tiedown","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}