How to use stainless steel straps
Stainless steel restraint straps are made from stainless steel, a metal that is strong, durable and offers great resistance to corrosion. Stainless steel straps are longer lasting than other steel straps, such as galvanised steel restraint straps, and also offer greater resistance to saltwater.
Uses of restraint straps.
Also known as bat straps or tension straps, restraint straps are used for vertical and horizontal restraint. This includes the restraint of floor and roof structures and help when used with cracked and bulging walls.
According to the NHBC Standards, timber and concrete upper floor should have adequate lateral restraint. In some situations, both restraint straps and joist hangers might be required. In these situations, restraint straps should have “adequate packing between the wall and the first joist” and “be fixed on the side, top or bottom, as appropriate to the joist type.”
What about stainless steel straps?
Stainless steel straps are used for the same purposes are standard restraint straps. These are manufactured from A2 stainless steel or A4 stainless steel. A2 stainless steel is the most common type of steel used for general use hardware and fasteners. This type of steel features excellent durability and a good level of corrosion resistance. A4 stainless steel is marine grade steel that offers high chemical resistance, being suitable for coastal areas.
Types of stainless steel straps.
At Speedy Fixings, we stock A2 stainless steel restraint straps in various sizes and strengths, from 75mm A2 Stainless Steel Light Duty Restraint Straps to 1400mm A2 Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Restraint Straps. We supply restraint straps up to 3 meters. For straps longer than 1400mm, get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements.
Stainless steel light duty straps.
Generally, light duty restraint straps are used for vertical restraint, including holding down a wall plate. Some of our light-duty straps made of stainless steel include 180mm Stainless Steel Light Duty Straps, 400mm Stainless Steel Light Duty Straps and 700mm Stainless Steel Light Duty Straps.
Stainless steel heavy duty straps.
Heavy duty restraint straps are designed for horizontal restraint. This includes roof rafters, joists and trusses tied to masonry. Our heavy-duty restraint straps are available in a multitude of lengths, including 300mm Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Straps, 600mm Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Straps and 1100mm Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Straps.
In addition to stainless steel straps, we also stock a variety of galvanised steel restraint straps, including Galvanised Heavy Duty Restraint Straps and Galvanised Light Duty Restraint Straps, as well as Heavy Engineered Restraint Straps and Light Engineered Restraint Straps.
If you are unsure of which product is best suited for your project, do not hesitate to contact us today. Our team can be easily and quickly reached by phone at 01206 793100 or via email at [email protected]. Get in touch and let’s discuss your project’s requirements. Unlike most retailers and merchants who offer a limited range of basic straps, Speedy Fixings can produce any straps up to 3 metres long with a combination of bends or twists to meet any need.