PLEASANTON, California
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March 21, 2024
(press release)
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Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is expanding its growing line of offsite construction solutions with MASOZ™, mudsill anchors designed for factory construction of sheathed wall panels. Like the original MASA anchor line, the new MASOZ connectors provide an efficient alternative to traditional cast-in-place anchor bolts because crews don’t need to waste time hassling with misaligned anchors. In addition, their smart design specific to offsite installation eliminates the need for a separate crew to drill and set anchors after wall panels are in place, and they eliminate the need for additional blocking and connectors when used over sheathing.
“As more builders switch from stick-built framing to offsite fabrication, traditional mudsill anchors for sheathed wall panels are proving too labor intensive for the application,” according to Randy Daudet, Group Product Manager for Mass Timber/Offsite Products. “The MASOZ mudsill anchor is specially designed for factory builds, reducing on-site labor by eliminating the blocking detail that is required for our standard MASA product line.”
MASOZ installs on the inside of the form board (outside of wall), allowing panels to be placed without the hassle of aligning sill plate holes with protruding anchor bolts. With strategic nail hole and bend-line locations, the versatile design allows MASOZ anchors to work with up to 1/2"-thick sheathing in flush or overhanging conditions, and F1 loads compare to code-prescribed 1/2" anchor bolts. Form-board alignment features — a compound bend at the intersection of the top of the form-board and concrete, along with notches at the outside edge — provide for more intuitive installation. Nail holes include Simpson Strong-Tie’s patent-pending raised embossing to allow for fast installation using a nail gun without positive placement.
Two options are available: The standard MASOZ for installation on standard form boards, and the MASOPZ™ for panelized forms. The 16-gauge-steel MASOZ products have a ZMAX® coating for increased corrosion protection.
About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit
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