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Installing HTT4 Hold Down in a tight space (Chris Farely in a little coat). Well, I realized I did not move the stud off layout to give me access to use the nailer, so I checked the catalog. Page 57 gives me the fastener option for the HTT4 and I can use 18 #10 x 1/2" SD screws. These have been designed and tested by @strongtie , don't use just any screw) and actually give me a slightly higher tension rating than the 2 1/2" x .162" nail, 4,455 vs 4235. Incidentally the cost between the nails and screws is immaterial when you only have a few hold downs to install.
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