Simpson Strong-Tie VB5 VB 5 ft. Knee Brace with Fasteners

The VB is designed to provide lateral resistance force at the bottom of beams when installed approximately 45° or more to the vertical plane. This v-shaped knee brace works with a variety of projects including installation with retrofit applications. The knee brace is designed to accommodate beam widths of 3-1/8 in. to 10-3/4 in.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Engineered with increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
• Can be field-bent to accommodate angle to the vertical plane
• Made from 12-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
• 16-N54A fasteners are included with the brace

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: VB5
• UPC: 44315910203
• GTIN: 44315910203
• Feature 01: Engineered with increased loads in high-wind or seismic events
• Feature 02: Can be field-bent to accommodate angle to the vertical plane
• Feature 03: Made from 12-gauge steel
• Feature 04: Galvanized (G90) for extra corrosion resistance
• Feature 05: 16-N54A fasteners are included with the brace
• Install With: Install with (16) N54A fasteners (included)
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 2.0625
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 60
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 2.0625
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: VB_Brace
• Base Product Name: VB
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Straps and Ties > Brace
• Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Gauge: 12
• GUID: 109896794010474562376714831864125493415
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Brace
• Product Includes: Includes 16-N54A fasteners
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 4.1
• Short Product Name: 5FT KNEE BRACE W/FASTENERS
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/seismicandhurricaneties_strapsandties/vb_brace/p/vb
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Straps and Ties
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4