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Can other products be substituted for the threaded rod as a hold-down bolt in the Hardy Frame® System?

April 26, 2017bolt Hardy hold-down products Rod substituted system threaded

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Can other products be substituted for the threaded rod as a hold-down bolt in the Hardy Frame® System?

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ASTM A-36 threaded rod has an allowable tension value that is approximately 50% greater than the most common anchors used for uplift. Check with the Design Professional to see if the product to be substituted is capable of resisting the design loads for your condition.