Shearwall System Installation Guide

Shearwall System Installation Guide Complete HFX product listing with dimensions, weights, connectors, typical installations and accessories. Also includes Hardy Frame Moment Frame information. Easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Embed Anchors Select Template Kit based on product width and anchor grade STD=ASTM F1554 GR 3 HS=ASTM A193 GR B7 2. Bottom Connection Hardy Frame Panel Page 5 Place Panel or Brace Frame on anchors Secure with Hardened Round Washers and Grade 8 Hex Nuts 3. Top Connection Connect to top plates with 1/ diameter screws Hardy Frame Brace Frame Page 7 See inside for other installations including fillers, garage portals and beams Hardy Frame Moment Frame - Page 9 IG 2/12

PRODUCTS 1 Panel Balloon Panel Brace Frame Hardy Frame Product Listing HFX-Series Depth (in) Width (in) Height (in) Weight (lbs) HFX/S-Series Height (in) Weight (lbs) HFX-9x79.5 79-1/2" 81 NA 9" HFX-9X8 93-3/ 95 HFX/S-9x8 9 5/8" 98 HFX-12x78 78" 91 NA HFX-12x8 92-1/ 10 HFX/S-12x8 9-5/8" 111 12" HFX-12x9 104-1/ 11 HFX/S-12x9 108-5/8" 121 HFX-12x10 11-1/ 128 HFX/S-12x10 120-5/8" 133 HFX-18x78 78" 113 NA HFX-18x8 92-1/ 131 HFX/S-18x8 9-5/8" 137 HFX-18x9 104-1/ 144 HFX/S-18x9 108-5/8" 150 HFX-18x10 18" 11-1/ 158 HFX/S-18x10 120-5/8" 14 3-1/2" HFX-18x11 128-1/ 177 HFX/S-18x11 132-5/8" 183 HFX-18x12 140-1/ 190 HFX/S-18x12 144-5/8" 19 HFX-18x13 152-1/ 203 HFX/S-18x13 15-5/8" 209 HFX-24x78 78" 148 NA HFX-24x8 92-1/ 172 HFX/S-24x8 9-5/8" 180 HFX-24x9 104-1/ 190 HFX/S-24x9 108-5/8" 198 HFX-24x10 2 11-1/ 209 HFX/S-24x10 120-5/8" 217 HFX-24x11 128-1/ 233 HFX/S-24x11 132-5/8" 241 HFX-24x12 140-1/ 251 HFX/S-24x12 144-5/8" 259 HFX-24x13 152-1/ 29 HFX/S-24x13 15-5/8" 277 HFX-18x14 14-1/ 221 HFX/S-18x14 18 5/8 227 HFX-18x15 17-1/ 237 HFX/S-18x15 180 5/8 243 HFX-18x1 188-1/ 250 HFX/S-18x1 192 5/8 25 HFX-18x17 18 200-1/ 24 HFX/S-18x17 204 5/8 270 HFX-18x18 212-1/ 283 HFX/S-18x18 21 5/8 289 HFX-18x19 224-1/ 29 HFX/S-18x19 228 5/8 302 HFX-18x20 23-1/ 309 HFX/S-18x20 240 5/8 315 3-1/2 HFX-24x14 14-1/ 290 HFX/S-24x14 18 5/8 298 HFX-24x15 17-1/ 311 HFX/S-24x15 180 5/8 319 HFX-24x1 188-1/ 329 HFX/S-24x1 192 5/8 337 HFX-24x17 24 200-1/ 348 HFX/S-24x17 204 5/8 35 HFX-24x18 212-1/ 372 HFX/S-24x18 21 5/8 380 HFX-24x19 224-1/ 390 HFX/S-24x19 228 5/8 398 HFX-24x20 23-1/ 408 HFX/S-24x20 240 5/8 41 HFX-32x8 92-1/ 138 HFX/S-32x8 9-5/8" 145 HFX-32x9 104-1/ 13 HFX/S-32x9 108-5/8" 170 HFX-32x10 11-1/ 188 HFX/S-32x10 120-5/8" 195 32 HFX-32x11 128-1/ 213 HFX/S-32x11 132-5/8" 220 HFX-32x12 140-1/ 238 HFX/S-32x12 144-5/8" 245 HFX-32x13 152-1/ 23 HFX/S-32x13 15-5/8" 271 3-1/2 HFX-44x8 92-1/ 15 HFX/S-44x8 9-5/8" 13 HFX-44x9 104-1/ 181 HFX/S-44x9 108-5/8" 189 HFX-44x10 11-1/ 20 HFX/S-44x10 120-5/8" 214 44 HFX-44x11 128-1/ 231 HFX/S-44x11 132-5/8" 239 HFX-44x12 140-1/ 25 HFX/S-44x12 144-5/8" 24 HFX-44x13 152-1/ 281 HFX/S-44x13 15-5/8" 289

PRODUCTS Post Hardy Frame Product Listing HFP-Series Depth Width Height Weight (lbs) HFX/S-Series Height Weight (lbs) HFP8-7/8 92-1/ 42 HFP/S8-7/8 9-5/8" 44 HFP8-1 1/8 92-1/ 42 HFP/S8-1 1/8 9-5/8" 44 HFP9-7/8 104-1/ 47 HFP/S9-7/8 108-5/8" 49 HFP9-1 1/8 104-1/ 47 HFP/S9-1 1/8 108-5/8" 49 HFP10-7/8 11-1/ 52 HFP/S10-7/8 120-5/8" 54 HFP10-1 1/8 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 11-1/ 52 HFP/S10-1 1/8 120-5/8" 54 HFP11-7/8 128-1/ 57 HFP/S11-7/8 132-5/8" 59 HFP11-1 1/8 128-1/ 57 HFP/S11-1 1/8 132-5/8" 59 HFP12-7/8 140-1/ 2 HFP/S12-7/8 144-5/8" 4 HFP12-1 1/8 140-1/ 2 HFP/S12-1 1/8 144-5/8" 4 HFP13-7/8 152-1/ 7 HFP/S13-7/8 15-5/8" 9 HFP13-1 1/8 152-1/ 7 HFP/S13-1 1/8 15-5/8" 9 Hardy Frame Accessories Templates Weight (lbs) Face to Face Templates Weight (lbs) CMU Templates Weight (lbs) HFXT9 0.8 HFXDT9 2.0 HFXT-CMU9 0.8 HFXT12 0.9 HFXDT12 2.2 HFXT-CMU12 1.0 HFXT18 1.1 HFXDT18 2.8 HFXT-CMU18 1.4 HFXT24 1.7 HFXDT24 3.8 HFXT-CMU24 1.9 HFXT32 3.2 HFXDT32 5.1 HFXT-CMU32 2. HFXT44 4.2 HFXDT44.4 HFXT-CMU44 3.3 STD Template Kits Weight (lbs) HS Template Kits Weight (lbs) Bolt Brace Weight (lbs) HFXTK9 19.8 HFXTK-HS12 25.0 HFXBB9 0.3 HFXTK12 20.0 HFXTK-HS18 2.0 HFXBB12 0.4 HFXTK18 20.5 HFXTK-HS24 2.5 HFXBB18 0. HFXTK24 21.5 HFXTK-HS32 18.0 HFXBB24 0.8 HFXTK32 1.0 HFXTK-HS44 19.0 HFXTK44 17.5 STD Tension Connector Kits Weight (lbs) HS Tension Connector Kits Weight (lbs) Bearing Plates Weight (lbs) HFTC-7/8 STD 14.5 HFTC-7/8 HS 15.5 HFXBP12 (Length = 18") 13 HFTC-12 STD 17.5 HFTC-12 HS 18.5 HFXBP18 (Length = 2) 17 HFTC-18/24 STD 20.0 HFTC-18/24 HS 21.0 HFXBP24 (Length = 30") 21 Base Extension Weight (lbs) Reducer Weight (lbs) Bolt Lever Weight (lbs) HFBX 2 HFR 0.2 HFBL 21 Saddles Weight (lbs) Stacking Washers Weight (lbs) HFS24 3 HFSW12 1 HFS3 4 HFSW18/24 2 Notes 1) For Panels, adding STK after the model number indicates HFX-Series Stacking Panels with built-in Plate Washers at the top channel. 2) Custom heights are available for Panels, Brace Frames and Posts not to exceed the maximum height listed for that product. 3) Model number HFX-9x79.5, HFX-12x78, HFX-18x78 and HFX-24x78 Panels come with two straps welded to the solid face. 4) All models can be ordered custom with welded straps. 5) All Panels, Brace Frames and Posts are a 3-1/2 depth. Refer to Attachment page for a description of installation in 2x and greater wall depths. 2

ANCHORAGE NOTE: HFX HOLD DOWN CENTER LINES ARE NOT THE SAME AS ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCTS 10 INCH MAXIMUM OR PER PLANS 3 MIN. 10 INCH MAXIMUM OR PER PLANS 3 MIN. VARIES WITH PANEL/BRACE FRAME WIDTH CURB ELEVATION BOLT BRACE SEE TABLE NOTE 7 10-INCH MAXIMUM OR PER PLAN 3" MIN P0P-OUT PER PLAN C a2 C a2 CURB SECTION OTHER SECTION VIEWS SIMILAR 5 1/2" HFX-9 8 1/2" HFX-12 3 1 MIN. L t 4 MIN # 3 REBAR, GRADE 0 (MIN) TIE SEE TABLE FOR TIE LENGTH HOLD DOWN ANCHOR SHEAR TIE REINFORCEMENT #3 REBAR SHEAR TIE @ 4 O.C. SEE TABLE FOR MINIMUM LENGTH AND QUANTITY EXTERIOR SLAB ELEVATION 3 MIN. 12 3/ HFX-18 18 3/ HFX-24 SHEAR TIE @ CURB C a2 C a2 INTERIOR SLAB ELEVATION ANCHORAGE - PLAN VIEW ANCHORAGE NOMENCLATURE 1 1/8-STD-14-20 C a 1 C a 2 l e ROD GRADE ROD DIAMETER = Length of Embed into Footing C a2 = Edge, End Distance 20 1/2" HFX-32 31" HFX-44 ANCHORAGE NOMENCLATURE 1-1/8-HS-20-30 C a 1 C a 2 l e ROD GRADE ROD DIAMETER = Length of Embed into Footing C a2 = Edge, End Distance GROUT FILLED CMU OR CONCRETE (PER PLAN) 3 MIN. PER PLAN FOOTING DEPTH AND WIDTH MAY DECREASE BEYOND DIMENSION STEM WALL ELEVATION NOTE: GRADE 8 COUPLING NUTS MAY BE USED TO EXTEND ALL THREAD ROD LENGTH THROUGH GROUT FILLED CMU OR CONCRETE 3 Unreinforced Anchorage Product Width Max Height Anchorage 1 (See Nomenclature for Description) 4, 5, Shear Tie Quantity Tie Length (in) (ft) STD ROD 2 HS ROD 3 STD ROD HS ROD (in) 9 8 1 1/8-STD-10-15 NA NA 7 1/2 12 10 1 1/8-HS-14-20 1 10 1/2 1 1/8-STD-14-20 13 1 1/8-HS-20-30 1 18 15 20 NA 1 1/8-HS-13-20 NA 13 1 1/8-STD-14-20 1 1/8-HS-20-30 1 24 1) Applies to 2500 psi compressive 20strength concrete, both NA seismic and wind loading 1 1/8-HS-18-27 NA 2 21 2) STD indicates 32rods complying with 13 ASTM F1554 Grade 3 with a Hardy Frame 7/8-STD-11-1 Bolt Brace (HFXBB) double nutted on the embed end. 1 22 1/2 3) HS indicates 7/8-HS-13-20 1 44 rods complying with 13 ASTM A 193 Grade B7 (or equal) with a1/2x3x3 plate washer double nutted on the embed end. HFXBB 2 is optional. 33 4) Concrete edge distance must comply with ACI318-05 D8.2. 5) Installations For reinforced on curbs stemwalls anchorage must be inch solutions width minimum, contact and may Hardy require supplemental Frames, shear Inc. reinforcement per ACI-318-05, fc = 2500 psi 1) ) Applies Shear Ties to 2500 are not psi required compressive for installations strength concrete, away from both the seismic Foundation and wind Edge, loading for installations on wood framing or for Braced Wall Panel applications. 2) 7) STD Bolt indicates Brace is used rods for complying bolt alignment. with ASTM When F1554 used Grade with STD 3 grade with a rods Hardy plate Frame washers Bolt are Brace not (HFXBB) required. double When used nutted with on the HS grade embed rods end. plate washers are still required. 3) 8) HS Foundation indicates Design rods complying is by others with ASTM A 193 Grade B7 (or equal) with a1/2x3x3 plate washer double nutted on the embed end. HFXBB is optional. 4) 9) Concrete The Building edge Design distance Professional must comply is permitted with ACI318-05 to modify D8.2. these details to accommodate a specific condition. 5) Installations on curbs or stemwalls must be inch width minimum, and may require supplemental shear reinforcement per ACI-318-05, fc = 2500 psi ) Shear Ties are not required for installations away from the Foundation Edge, for installations on wood framing or for Braced Wall Panel applications. 7) Bolt Brace is used for bolt alignment. When used with STD grade rods plate washers are not required. When used with HS grade rods plate washers are still required. 8) Foundation Design is by others 9) The Building Design Professional is permitted to modify these details to accommodate a specific condition.

TEMPLATE KITS Hardy Frame HFX-Series Template (HFXT) Grade 8 Hex Nut Hardened Round Washer ALT: two SAE Washers ALT: two Flat-Round Washers Hardy Frame Bolt Brace (HFXBB) Hold Down Anchor STD = ASTM F1554 Grade 3 Requires HFXBB (Bolt Brace) or Plate Washers @ embed end HS = ASTM A193 Grade B7 Requires 1/2 x 3 x 3 Plate Washers @ embed end, HFXBB (Bolt Brace) optional Do not attempt to bend HS rods 1/2 x 3 x 3 Plate Washer Standard Grade Hex Nut minimum HFXBB - Bolt Brace Hardy Frame HFX-Series Template Kit (HFXTK) Panel Kit at Slab Panel Kit at Curb Brace Frame Kit at Interior Footing Hardy Frame Bolt Brace Hardy Frame HFX-Series Template Kit Components Panels Brace Frames Kit Model Number Template (1 ea) Bolt Brace (1 ea) Hold Down Anchor Assembly 1-1/8 STD 1-1/8 HS 7/8 STD 7/8 HS HFXTK9 HFXT9 HFXBB9 2 HFXTK12 HFXT12 HFXBB12 2 HFXTK-HS12 HFXT12 HFXBB12 2 HFXTK18 HFXT18 HFXBB18 2 HFXTK-HS18 HFXT18 HFXBB18 2 HFXTK24 HFXT24 HFXBB24 2 HFXTK-HS24 HFXT24 HFXBB24 2 HFXTK32 HFXT32 NA 2 HFXTK-HS32 HFXT32 NA 2 HFXTK44 HFXT44 NA 2 HFXTK-HS44 HFXT44 NA 2 Hold Down Anchor Assemblies: 1-1/8 STD = 1-1/8 x 32" ASTM F1554 Grade-3 all thread with(1)-hardened Round Washer & (3) Grade 8 Hex Nuts. 1-1/8 HS = 1-1/8 x 38" ASTM A193 Grade-B7 all thread with (1) Hardened Round Washer, (1) 1/2x3x3 ASTM A3 Plate Washer & (3) Grade-8 Hex Nuts 7/8 STD = 7/8 x 30" ASTM F1554 Grade-3 all thread with(1)-hardened Round Washer (1) 1/2x3x3 ASTM A3 Plate Washer & (3) Grade 8 Hex Nuts. 7/8 HS = 7/8 x 31" ASTM A193 Grade-B7 all thread with (1) Hardened Round Washer, (1) 1/2x3x3 ASTM A3 Plate Washer & (3) Grade-8 Hex Nuts For other rod lengths contact Hardy Frames Inc. 1) All Thread length = length of embed (le) + 12 (formboard) + (Kit assembly + height above concrete) For Raised Floor installations adjust the all thread length or extend length with a Grade 8 Coupling nut 2) The Hardened Round Washers for connecting the Panel base may be substituted with two SAE or two Round-Flat Washers 3) STD assemblies require a Hardy Frame Bolt Brace (Minimum) double nutted at the embed end or 1/2x3x3 ASTM A3 Plate Washer 4) HS assemblies require 1/2x3x3 ASTM A3 Plate Washer (Minimum) and the Hardy Frame Bolt Brace is optional 5) HS all thread rods provided by Hardy Frames, Inc. are stamped on both ends HF B7 4

PANEL INSTALLATIONS 2-3/4 4-1/4 1/2" HFBX Base Extension attachment for adjacent framing extends up to 1/2 beyond face of Panel On concrete At raised floor head out On nuts and washers (Requires 5,000 psi non-shrink grout. HARDY FRAME On wood PANEL sill BOTTOM Check with building jurisdiction for ON MUD SILL 3rd party inspection requirements ) HFXBP Bearing Plate Install below Panel directly on Rim. Extends 3" beyond edge of Panel On raised floor 1/4 x 4 1/2" WS-Series Straight-Stack installation requires Stacking Washers Stagger-Stack installation requires Stacking Washers screws in the top channel of the in the top channel of the HARDY FRAME PANEL BOTTOM HARDY lower FRAME Panel. Note: PANEL STK BOTTOM HARDY lower FRAME Panel. PANEL Note: BOTTOM STK ON RAISED FLOOR Panels ON MULTI include STORY welded washersstagger Panels STACK include welded washers Two Hardy Frame Posts below HARDY FRAME PANEL BOTTOM 2 POSTS Connection to top plates With 2x filler 1/4 x 3" WS-Series screws 1/4 x 4 1/2" WS-Series HARDY FRAME PANEL AT TOP PLATES HARDY FRAME screws PANEL WITH 2X FILLER Portal condition 1/4 x 3 WS-Series screws and USP KST224 straps (when required by design professional). Use HARDY #10 self FRAME tapping PANEL screws AT PORTAL to Panel and 1d nails to header. Note: 78" heights include welded straps With 4x filler 1/4 x 3 WS-Series screws and MP4 F Connectors (qty by design professional) HARDY FRAME PANEL WITH 4X FILLER 5 Floor to Floor connectors HFTC Hardy Frame Tension Connector Kit Componentsnts Tension Kit Model Number STK Stacking Washer (included) HFTC12- STD 2-HFSW12 2 Panels Connector Rod Assembly 1-1/8 STD 1-1/8 HS HFTC12- HS 2-HFSW12 2 HFTC18/24 STD 2-HFSW18/24 2 HFTC18/24 HS 2-HFSW18/24 2 Connector Rod Assemblies: HFTC-1 1/8 STD = 1-1/8 x 2 ASTM F1554 Grade-3 all thread with (2) Hardened Round Washers (1) STK Washer & (2) Grade 8 Hex Nuts. HFTC-1 1/8 HS = 1-1/8 x 2 ASTM A193 Grade-B7 all thread with (2) Hardened Round Washers (1) STK Washer& (2) Grade 8 Hex Nuts. 1) Hardy Frame STK washers are required in the top channel of Panels when connnecting to a hold down rod from above. 2) All Thread length fits up to a 14 joist depth + 3/ subfloor + (4) 2x wood plates 3) Each Hardened Round Washer may be substituted with two SAE or two Round-Flat Washers 4) HS all thread rods provided by Hardy Frames, Inc. are stamped on both ends HF B7 Refer to the Hardy Frame Catalog and Installation Details for more specific information

PANEL & CONNECTOR INFORMATION Model Number Net Height (in) Hardy Frame HFX-Series Panel - Dimensions & Connectors Width (in) Depth (in) Anchorage Call-Out for STD Rods 1 Dia-Grade-le-Ca 1,2 Anchorage Call-Out for HS Rods 1 Dia-Grade-le-Ca 1,2 Top Screw Qty 2,3 (ea) Bottom Screw Qty 2,4 (ea) Edge Screw QTY Available 5 (ea) HFX-9x79.5 79 1/2 HFX-9x8 93 3/4 9 3-1/2 1 1/8-STD-10-15 NA 5 NA 4 HFX-12x78 78 7 HFX-12x8 92 1/4 4 12 3-1/2 1 1/8-STD-14-20 1 1/8-HS-14-20 HFX-12x9 104 1/4 HFX-12x10 11 1/4 5 HFX-18x78 78 HFX-18x8 92 1/4 4 HFX-18x9 104 1/4 HFX-18x10 11 1/4 1 1/8-STD-14-20 1 1/8-HS-20-30 10 HFX-18x11 128 1/4 5 HFX-18x12 140 1/4 HFX-18x13 152 1/4 18 3-1/2 10 HFX-18x14 14 1/4 HFX-18x15 17 1/4 HFX-18x1 188 1/4 HFX-18x17 200 1/4 NA 1 1/8-HS-13-20 NA HFX-18x18 212 1/4 7 HFX-18x19 224 1/4 HFX-18x20 23 1/4 8 HFX-24x78 78 18 1 HFX-24x8 92 1/4 15 4 HFX-24x9 104 1/4 HFX-24x10 11 1/4 1 1/8-STD-14-20 1 1/8-HS-20-30 HFX-24x11 128 1/4 14 5 HFX-24x12 140 1/4 HFX-24x13 152 1/4 24 3-1/2 HFX-24x14 14 1/4 14 HFX-24x15 17 1/4 HFX-24x1 188 1/4 HFX-24x17 200 1/4 NA 1 1/8-HS-18-27 NA HFX-24x18 212 1/4 7 HFX-24x19 224 1/4 HFX-24x20 23 1/4 8 Panel Balloon Panel (14'- 20 Heights) Notes 1) STD Hold Down rods must comply with ASTM F 1554 Grade 3. HS Hold Down rods must comply with a high strength steel specification, High Strength rods include but are not limited to ASTM F 1554 Grade 105, ASTM A 193 Grade B7 and ASTM A 354 Grade BD. ANCHORAGE NOMENCLATURE PANEL NOMENCLATURE 2) Screws are 1/4-inch diameter USP-WS Series (ESR-271) or equal with a 1 1/8-STD-14-20 HFX-18 x 9 minimum allowable design value of 311 lbs. (excluding any duration of load C a 1, 2 l stress increase) based on connecting metal (No. 12 gage) to wood (specific e ROD GRADE gravity of 0.50 or greater). ROD DIAMETER 3) Top screw length is 3-inches when attaching directly to the collector. When installing a 2-by wood filler (specific gravity of 0.5 or greater) at the top connection, the minimum screw length is 4-1/2 inches. STACKING PANEL NOMENCLATURE HFX-18 x 9 - STK 4) Bottom screw length is 4-1/2 inches at Panel and Brace Frame connections, STACKING 3-inches at Hardy Frame Bearing Plate. NOMINAL HEIGHT 5) 1/4 diameter edge screws are required when installing fillers above greater ACTUAL WIDTH than 1-1/2" or when specified by the Building Design Professional. PRODUCT SERIES 9 inch wide Panels are intended for installation directly on concrete. Heights are 1-1/2" greater than all other HFX-Series Panels. NOMINAL HEIGHT ACTUAL WIDTH PRODUCT SERIES NOTE: Model number followed by STK indicates Stacking Panel with built-in plate washers at top.

BRACE FRAME INSTALLATIONS On concrete At raised floor head out HARDY On nuts FRAME and BRACE washers FRAME BOTTOM (Requires ON DOUBLE 5,000 NUT psi non-shrink grout). Check with building jurisdiction for 3rd party inspection requirements HARDY On FRAME wood BRACE sill FRAME BOTTOM ON MUD SILL On raised floor 1/4 x 4 1/2" WS-Series screws BOTTOM ON RAISED FLOOR Straight-Stack installation (check cumulative forces) BOTTOM ON MULTI STORY Stagger-Stack installation BOTTOM STAGGER Two Hardy Frame Posts below BOTTOM 2 POSTS Connection to top plates 1 1/4 x 3" WS-Series TOP WITH TOP PLATE screws With 2x filler 1/4 x 4 1/2" WS-Series TOP WITH FILLER screws With 4x filler 1/4 x 3" WS-Series 4X FILLER screws and MP4 F connectors (qty by design professional). Screws or MP4 F required at adjacent framing Portal condition 1/4 x 3 WS-Series screws and USP KST224 straps (when required by design professional). Use #10 self tapping screws to Brace Frame and 1d nails to header. 7 Floor to Floor connectors HFTC Hardy Frame Tension Connector Kit Componentsnts Tension Kit Model Number STK Stacking Washer HFTC-7/8 STD NA 2 Brace Frames Connector Rod Assembly 7/8 STD 7/8 HS HFTC-7/8 HS NA 2 Connector Rod Assemblies: HFTC-7/8 STD = 7/8 x 2 ASTM F1554 Grade-3 all thread with (2) Hardened Round Washers & (2) Grade 8 Hex Nuts. HFTC-7/8 HS = 7/8 x 2 ASTM A193 Grade-B7 all thread with (2) Hardened Round Washers & (2) Grade 8 Hex Nuts 1) Plate washers are built into all four corners of Brace Frames. STK washers are not required. 2) All Thread length fits up to a 1 joist depth + 3/ subfloor + (4) 2x wood plates 3) Each Hardened Round Washer may be substituted with two SAE or two Round-Flat Washers 4) HS all thread rods provided by Hardy Frames, Inc. are stamped on both ends HF B7 Refer to the Hardy Frame Catalog and Installation Details for more specific information

BRACE FRAME CONNECTOR INFORMATION Hardy Frame HFX-Series Brace Frame Dimensions and Connectors Model Number Net Height (in) Width (in) Depth (in) Anchorage Call-Out for STD RodsDia- Grade-le-Ca 1,2 Anchorage Call-Out for HS Rods Dia-Grade-le-Ca 1,2 Top Screw Qty (ea) Bottom Screw Qty (ea) HFX-32x8 92-1/ HFX-32x9 104-1/ HFX-32x10 11-1/ HFX-32x11 128-1/ 32 3-1/2" 7/8-STD-11-1 7/8-HS-13-20 14 14 HFX-32x12 140-1/ HFX-32x13 152-1/ HFX-44x8 92-1/ 17 HFX-44x9 104-1/ 15 HFX-44x10 11-1/ 44 3-1/2" 7/8-STD-11-1 7/8-HS-13-20 14 HFX-44x11 128-1/ 14 HFX-44x12 140-1/ HFX-44x13 152-1/ 1) For top and bottom shear connections use 1/4 inch diameter USP WS-Series, or equivalent screws. BRACE FRAME NOMENCLATURE HFX-32 x 9 NOMINAL HEIGHT ACTUAL WIDTH PRODUCT SERIES ANCHORAGE NOMENCLATURE 7/8 - STD -11-1 C a 1, 2 l e ROD GRADE ROD DIAMETER HFX Series 32" Bolt Pattern TOP & BOTTOM 5 3/ 20 1/2" 5 3/ 32" 32" Hardy Frame HFX-Series Brace Frame TOP & BOTTOM HFX Series 4 Bolt Pattern 1/2" 31" 1/2" 4 4 Hardy Frame HFX-Series Brace Frame Model Number Hardy Frame HFP-Series Post Net Height (in) Width (in) Depth (in) Hold Down Diameter (in) 7/8 HFP8-7/8 92 1/4 HFP8-1 1/8 92 1/4 1 1/8 HFP9-7/8 104 1/4 7/8 HFP9-1 1/8 104 1/4 1 1/8 HFP10-7/8 11 1/4 7/8 HFP10-1 1/8 11 1/4 1 1/8 3-1/2 3-1/2 HFP11-7/8 128 1/4 7/8 HFP11-1 1/8 128 1/4 1 1/8 HFP12-7/8 140 1/4 7/8 HFP12-1 1/8 140 1/4 1 1/8 HFP13-7/8 152 1/4 7/8 HFP13-1 1/8 152 1/4 1 1/8 POST NOMENCLATURE HFP9-7/8 HD DIA NOMINAL HEIGHT SERIES Hardy Frame Post Hardy Frame Post HARDY on concrete FRAME POST HARDY on nut BOTTOM FRAME and washer POST BOTTOM ON (requires DOUBLE 5,000 NUT psi ON DOUBLE NUT non-shrink grout) 8

PRE-ASSEMBLED MOMENT FRAME INSTALLATIONS OUT TO OUT DIMENSION @ SIDEPLATES: D9, D9H, D12 = 5 1/ D18, D18H = 7 1/2" STEEL COLUMN (BEYOND) WITH 2x NAILER PRE-ATTACHED 1/2" Standard connection of 2x Top Plate to 3x nailer is USP MP4 F connectors on each face. Connector quantity or other designs by Building Design Professional. SIDEPLATE COLUMN SIDEPLATE BEAM VARIES W in (steel to steel) W out (outside of 2x to outside of 2x) h 1 (Top of concrete to lowest point of header/sideplate assembly Actual Double Plate Height (Top of concrete to top of field installed 2x) 3 MAX OUT TO OUT DIMENSION @ BASE PLATE D9, D9H, D12 = 5 1/ D18, D18H = 7 1/2" Section of Header With Nailers and Plates EDGE VIEW Section at Roof Framing Pre-installed wood nailers D9 & D12 2x at column flanges 3x at top and bottom of header D18 & D18H 2X8 at column flanges 3x8 at top and bottom of header Elevation of header tie plate connectors required on both faces for shear transfer 3" 3" MAX TYP TYP 4 41/ 1/ TYP TYP 3" MAX TYP 4 1/ TYP Section of Header With Nailers and Plates Section at Roof Framing On Nuts On Nuts & Washers & Washers (Requires (Requires 5,000 5,000 psi Non-Shrink psi Grout Grout Pinned Base on Nuts & Washer (Requires high strength nonshrink grout. Check with Building Jurisdiction for third On On Nuts && Washers (Requires 5,000 psi psi Non-Shrink Grout party inspection requirements) Section of Header With Nailers and Plates Elevation of header tie plate Section of Header Section at Joist connectors - Section required on both faces with of Header Nailers With and Nailers Plate and Plates Hanging Condition for shear transfer Section at Roof Framing Section of Header With Nailers and Plates Section at Joist - Bottom Cord Bearing Section at Joist - Hanging Condition Section at Roof Framing On On Concrete Elevation of header tie plate connectors required on both faces Elevation of for header shear tie transfer plate connectors required on both faces for shear transfer On Concrete On Concrete Pinned base Concrete Section at Roof Framing Section at Elevation of header tie plat connectors required on bo for shear transfer 9 On Nuts On Nuts & Washers & Washers Fixed Fixed Base Base On Concrete On Concrete Fixed Fixed Base Base Elevation at header USP MP4-F (or equal) connectors on each face for shear transfer. Minimum quantity by Building Design Professional. On On Nuts && Washers Fixed Base Fixed Base on Nuts & Washer (Requires high strength nonshrink grout. Check with Building Jurisdiction for third party inspection requirements) On On Concrete Fixed Base Fixed base on Concrete Section at Joist - Bottom Cord Bearing Section at Joist - Bottom Cord Bearing Section at Joist - Hanging Condition Section at Joist - Bottom Cord Bearing Section at Joist - Hanging Condition

Column Type HFT Model Grade Diameter(in) Length (in) D9 & D9H HFTK-D9 STD 32 D12 HFTK-D12 3/4 D18 & D18H HFTK-D18 D9 HS & D9H =BUILT UP COLUMN 3 STD (Standard) rods are ASTM F1554 Grade 3 HS (High Strength) rods are ASTM A 193 Grade B7 All Template Kits include: 2-Templates (HFT) 2-Bolt Braces (HFBB) D9 & D9H =BUILT UP COLUMN 9" 10" 8-Threaded Rods with 2 washers 9" & 4 nuts for each rod 10" 5-1/ D12=W12 x 22 MOMENT FRAME DIMENSIONS AND ANCHORAGE See the Hardy Frame Moment Frame Catalog for more complete product listing Wall Height 8 0-3/ 9 0-3/ 10 0-3/ Col Type & Nom h1 Opening h1 Opening h1 Opening Win (ft-in) Wout (ft-in) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Opng Width Height (ft-in) Height (ft-in) Height (ft-in) Weight (lbs) HF-D9 x ' 7" 8' 987 1,04 1,141 7' 0-1/ 8' 0-1/ 9' 0-1/ HF-D9 8x 1,051 1,128 1,205 10' HF-D9H 8x ' 11-1/ 1,102 7' 11-1/ 1,179 8' 11-1/ 1,25 8' 7" HF-D12 8x 10' 10-1/2" 7' 0-1/ 890 8' 0-1/ 938 9' 0-1/ 987 HF-D18 8x 11' 9-1/2" ' 11-3/ 1,412 7' 11-3/ 1,490 8' 11-3/ 1,57 HF-D9 10x 12' 11-1/ 1,173 7' 11-1/ 1,250 8' 11-1/ 1,327 HF-D12 10x 10' 7" 12' 10-1/2" 7' 0-1/ 954 8' 0-1/ 1,002 9' 0-1/ 1,051 HF-D18 10x 13' 9-1/2" ' 9-1/ 1,50 7' 9-1/ 1,728 8' 9-1/ 1,805 HF-D9 12x 14' ' 11-1/ 1,244 7' 11-1/ 1,321 8' 11-1/ 1,398 HF-D12 12x 12' 7" 14' 10-1/2" 7' 0-1/ 1,018 8' 0-1/ 1,07 9' 0-1/ 1,115 HF-D18 12x 15' 9-1/2" ' 9-1/ 1,74 7' 9-1/ 1,824 8' 9-1/ 1,901 HF-D9 14x 1' ' 11-1/ 1,315 7' 11-1/ 1,392 8' 11-1/ 1,49 HF-D12 14x 1' 10-1/2" 7' 0-1/ 1,083 8' 0-1/ 1,131 9' 0-1/ 1,180 14' 7" HF-D18 14x 17' 9-1/2" ' 9-1/ 1,842 7' 9-1/ 1,919 8' 9-1/ 1,997 HF-D18H 14x 17' 10" ' 5-3/ 2,372 7' 5-3/ 2,471 8' 5-3/ 2,570 HF-D9 1x 18' ' 10-1/ 1,42 7' 10-1/ 1,539 8' 10-1/ 1,1 HF-D18 1x 1' 7" 19' 9-1/2" ' 9-1/ 1,938 7' 9-1/ 2,015 8' 9-1/ 2,093 HF-D18H 1x 19' 10" 2,502 2,01 2,701 HF-D18H 18x 18' 7" 21' 10" ' 5-3/ 2,33 7' 5-3/ 2,732 8' 5-3/ 2,831 HF-D18H 20x 20' 7" 23' 10" 2,73 2,82 D9 & D9H =BUILT UP COLUMN 2,92 MOMENT FRAME NOMENCLATURE For a complete list of standard sizes see the BASE PLATE = HF-D18 H 8 X 9 FB Hardy Frame Moment Frame Catalog COLUMN = 4 FIXED BASE (AS OCCURS) Two Story Frames available COLUMN WOO NOMINAL 1ST STORY DOUBLE PLATE HEIGHT (FT) 9" ANCHORS = ¾ All model numbers shown ship pre-assembled; NOMINAL CLEAR SPAN (FT) 10" ALL THREAD HEAVY DUTY over-sized frames ship as knock-down units that require NOMINAL WIDTH OF COLUMN (IN) HARDY FRAME field welding and special D12=W12 inspection x by 22others BASE PLATE = COLUMN = 4 Moment Frame Template Kits Double nut at HFT COLUMN WOO Hold Down Rods ANCHORS = ¾ ALL THREAD 12-1/ 13-1/ 5-1/ 5-1/ Measured Distance from notch to notch is Moment Frame W IN dimension BASE PLATE = ¾ x 5 x 10 Double nut at bolt brace COLUMN = 4 x 9 COLUMN WOOD TO WOOD = 12 ANCHORS = ¾ ø ASTM F1554-3 ALL THREAD BASE D18 PLATE = W18 = ¾ x 535 x 13 ¼ COLUMN = 4 x 12 ¼ COLUMN WOOD TO WOOD = 15 ¼ ANCHORS = ¾ ø ASTM F1554-3 ALL THREAD 17-3/ 18-3/ Hardy Frame Moment Frame: Embed Schedule 1,2 D18 = W18 x 35 BASE PLATE = ¾ x 7 x 18 ¾ Column Type Anchorage 2 Embed From Top Min Edge & End Dist at Min Edge Dist Min End Dist at Anchor QTY DIA & Grade Closed Shear Tie Min Designation of Footing le (in) Footing (in) at T.O. COLUMNS Conc (IN) W18 T.O. x 35 Conc = (IN) x 17 ¾ Per Column (IN) QTY, Size & Spacing D9 D9-Pinned WOOD TO WOOD = 20 ¾ D9H D9H-Pinned 12 COLUMN W18 x 4 = x 18 ( H SERIES) 19 2 3/8 4 4 EA 3/4-STD 4 EA #3 @ 3 OC D12 D12-Pinned 17-3/ WOOD TO WOOD = 21 D18 D18-Pinned 18-3/ ANCHORS = 1⅛ ø ASTM F1554-3 18 27 ALL 2 3/8THREAD 7 3/8 4 EA 3/4 - HS 5 EA #3 @ 3 OC D18H D18H-PIinned D18H = W18x4 FOUNDATION DESIGN, FOOTINGS AND STEM WALLS BASE SHALL PLATE BE DESIGNED = ¾ x 7 x BY 18 THE ENGINEER OF RECORD COLUMNS W18 x 35 = x 17 ¾ Notes: 1. Anchors are designed per AISC 341-10 and ACI 318 Appendix D based on fc=2500 psi, fu=0,000 psi and fy=40,000 psi (min0 2. For alternate shear transfers or pull-out resistance, calculations shall be supplied by the Engineer WOOD of Record TO WOOD = 20 ¾ COLUMN W18 x 4 = x 18 ( H SERIES) 18" WOOD TO WOOD = 21 18-3/ ANCHORS = 1⅛ ø ASTM F1554-3 7-1/2" 7-1/2" 7-1/2" 12-1/ 13-1/ D18 = W18 x 35 17-3/ 18-3/ D18H = W18x4 18" 18-3/ 5-1/ 5-1/ 7-1/2" 7-1/2" BASE PLATE COLUMNS W WOOD TO COLUMN W WOOD TO W ANCHORS = ALL THRE BASE PLATE COLUMNS W WOOD TO COLUMN W WOOD TO W ANCHORS = ALL THRE 10

ATTACHMENTS Hole chart and Attachments 3 DIAMETER HOLE PROVIDED IN FACE OF 18 AND 24 WIDE PANELS 9 1 UPPER HALF (PANEL HEIGHT 2) Hole Chart An additional 1 diameter hole may be drilled in the upper half of the Panel when it is located in the hatched area. To drill more than one hole, a larger diameter hole or a hole in a location outside of the hatched area, contact Hardy Frames, Inc. There is not an inside or outside face for the Panel. To avoid the need for additional holes, orient the open face toward the fixture to be installed. 4 4 Wood For attaching wood, siding, drywall and other surface finishes to the Panel or Brace Frame face #10 Flat or Wafer Head, self-tapping screws with a Winged self drilling (SD) SELF DRILLING SD POINT WING TIP SD point SELF are TAPPING recommended. When SELF connecting TAPPING to the edge of Panels, use a #12 diameter screw. BUGLE HEAD WAFER HEAD SELF DRILLING SD POINT WING TIP SD SELF DRILLING SD POINT FLAT BUGLE TRUSS HEAD SELF MODIFIED WAFER TAPPING TRUSS HEAD WING TIP SD SELF DRILLING SD POINT WING TIP SD BUGLE HEAD Steel HEX HEAD WAFER HEAD When attaching steel connectors FLAT TRUSS (12-gage maximum) MODIFIED TRUSS fixtures, electrical boxes, wire BUGLE mesh, HEAD etc. to SELF the WAFER DRILLING Panel HEAD or Brace SD POINT Frame face WING #10 Hex, TIP SD Flat Truss or Modified Truss Head with a Self Drilling (SD) point FLAT are TRUSS recommended. MODIFIED When TRUSS connecting to the edge of Panels, use a HEX #12 HEAD diameter. BUGLE HEAD WAFER HEAD FLAT TRUSS MODIFIED TRUSS HEX HEAD HEX HEAD FLAT TRUSS SELF DRILLING SD POINT MODIFIED SELF TRUSS TAPPING WING TIP SD HEX HEAD BUGLE HEAD WAFER HEAD FLAT TRUSS 1732 Palma Dr., Suite 200, Ventura, California 93003 800 754-3030 www.hardyframe.com HEX HEAD MODIFIED TRUSS