Simpson Strong-Tie RTB22 Installation guide

Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie

Model: RTB22

Type: Installation guide

Simpson Strong-Tie RTB22 brackets are designed to provide a strong and secure connection between a door assembly and the frame of a pet enclosure. These brackets are made from durable materials and are easy to install using Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SD #9x1½" screws. The RTB22 brackets are ideal for use in DIY projects and can help to create a safe and secure environment for your pets.

FOR MAXIMUM DURABILITY

KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE AND PROTECTED

Whether they have fur, feathers or scales, the smallest members of your family can rest tight in this

rock-solid pet enclosure. Construction is fast and easy with 2x4 lumber and Simpson Strong-Tie

Rigid Tie™

connectors. Create a perfect shelter and customize to ﬁt your needs. Keep it open or closed on the sides, or

you can expand it to give multiple pets a comfortable home.

Pet Home

½" MESH

WIRE

SCREEN

FRAME

2x4 LUMBER

⁄8" PLYWOOD ROOF

DOOR AND FRAME

2x2 LUMBER

Use TP35 tie plate to attach

roof block to frame

Use Rigid Tie™ RTB22

connectors to attach

door assembly to

frame

Use A21 angle connector to assemble

door and attach lower door frame to

horizontal 2x4

⁄8" PLYWOOD SHELF

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TOOLS YOU NEED

• Saw

• Screw gun

• #2 Phillips head bit

• ¼" hex head socket

• Tape measure

• Clamps

• Framing square

• Straight edge

• Wire cutter

• Staple gun

Install RTC24

connector

½" below top

of post

Cut notches in all 4

shelf corners to ﬁt

around 2x4 corner

Attach Rigid Tie™ RTC24

connectors with Strong-Drive

SD #9x1½" screws

Use A21 angle to attach

roof block ends

1. CUT LUMBER AND

PLYWOOD TO SIZE.

Since all of your cuts are straight

cuts, Simpson Strong-Tie

connectors

simplify building with wood.

2. INSTALL CONNECTOR

ON VERTICAL POST.

Mark height, clamp connector to post

and attach

with Simpson

Strong-Tie

Strong-Drive

SD #9x1½"

screws.

3. CONNECT HORIZONTAL

RAIL ON EACH SIDE.

Use a clamp to

help hold the

wood in the seat

of the connector

during installation.

4. NOTCH CORNERS OF

PLYWOOD SHELVES.

Use a piece of 2x4 on each corner of

the shelf, trace

and cut to

accommodate

corner posts.

RIGID TIE

™

RTC24 CONNECTOR

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

800-999-5099

www.strongtie.com

FOR MAXIMUM DURABILITY

MATERIALS AND CUTTING DIAGRAM

45" 45"

48"

45"

62"

51"

⁄

27"

24"

17"

67"

26½"

2 ft. x 4 ft. Pet Home

24" x 48" Top Shelf

(Notch all corners)

(6) – 45" RAILS

(4) – 62" CORNER POSTS &

17" END RAILS

(1) – 48" ROOF BLOCK &

(2) – 17" END RAILS

(2) – 27" VERTICAL DOOR FRAME

(4) – 12" HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL

DOOR PIECES &

(1) 12¼" DOOR-FRAME HEADER

(1) – 24" x 48" TOP SHELF

(1) – 24" x 48" LOWER SHELF

(1) – 51" x 26½" ROOF

Attach with #8x1¼" at-head screws at 8" spacing

24" x 48" Lower Shelf

(Notch all corners)

51" x 26½" Roof

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

CONNECTORS*

(12) – Rigid Tie™ RTC24 connectors

(4) – RTB22 brackets

(2) – TP35 tie plates

(8) – A21 angles

FASTENERS

(3) – BOXES Simpson Strong-Tie

Strong-Drive

SD #9x1½" screws

(54) – #8x1¼" at-head screws

(1) – BOX galvanized steel staples

LUMBER

(8) – pieces of 2x4 8 ft. lumber

(2) – pieces of 2x2 8 ft. lumber

(1) – 4 ft. x 4 ft. sheet of

⁄8" plywood

(1) – 4 ft. x 8 ft. sheet of

⁄8" plywood

FOR THIS PROJECT YOU WILL NEED:

CORNER

POST

DIY-CSPTHM13 3/13 exp. 12/16

CUT FROM 2x4 x 8' LUMBER

*CORROSION INFORMATION: We recommend using our ZMAX

galvanized product for best results on exterior projects and those using preservative-treated wood. These products have a “Z” at the

end of the model number (ex. RTC24Z). ZMAX

coated products provide additional corrosion resistance, which is advisable, but not required, for non-structural projects like the one shown above.

Visit www.strongtie.com/info for critical information.

WOOD/FINISH/ROOFING

Before making a wood-type or

ﬁnish choice, make sure it is

safe for your pet. Dimensions

can be modiﬁed to ﬁt your

speciﬁc needs. Use rooﬁng

material of your choice.

Underlayment and asphalt

shingles are recommended.

Follow manufacturer's

instructions for installation.

OTHER

(1) – ROLL 10 ft. x 36" wire mesh

(2) – Door hinges

(1) – Door latch

CUT FROM 2x2 x 8' LUMBER

CUT FROM PLYWOOD

ROOF

BLOCK

END RAIL

DOOR FRAME

(3x)

(4x)

(1x)

62" 17"

12" 12" 12" 12" 12¼"

⁄

" 24

⁄

Attach with #8x1¼" at-head screws at 8" spacing

48" 17" 17"

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The construction plan for this project is designed to be completed by people with basic carpentry skills in standard situations. If your situation is

unique, talk with someone with detailed carpentry or construction experience before starting your project. Particular attention was paid to the steps

and details in this plan, but they cannot be guaranteed to be error free. Simpson Strong-Tie

shall not be responsible for any possible loss, damage

or injury resulting directly or indirectly from the information contained here.

Simpson Strong-Tie RTB22 Installation guide

Simpson Strong-Tie RTB22 Installation guide

Simpson Strong-Tie RTB22 Installation guide

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