{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-11-in-light-gauge-steel-holdown-s-hd8s-2g8spa","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie 11-in. Light Gauge Steel Holdown (S\/HD8S)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Deflection Seat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe seat design helps minimize deflection under load, which matters when you need a holdown that stays predictable in high-load shearwall and lateral applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Cold-Formed Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie holdown is made from 118 mil, 10 gauge steel and sized for light gauge steel framing where strong tie-down performance matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eIt can mount directly on the base track or be raised above it, and it is suitable for back-to-back stud applications where eccentricity is a concern.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie 11-in. Light Gauge Steel Holdown (S\/HD8S)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cold-formed steel holdown built for high-load shearwalls, braced-wall panels, and lateral applications. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eholdown designed for anchoring cold-formed steel wall framing in high-load and high-wind applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eS\/HD8S\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are detailing a steel-framed shearwall and need a connector that helps transfer tension loads down into the foundation, this is the part you look at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the S\/HD8S worth paying attention to is the seat design. Simpson calls out a unique seat that greatly minimizes deflection under load, and that is not just brochure talk. In a holdown, lower deflection means a tighter, more controlled connection at the end of the wall, which helps when the assembly is doing real structural work instead of just checking a box on the plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe installation options are practical. The S\/HD8S can be installed directly on the base track or raised above it, which gives the designer and installer more flexibility around field conditions. It is also suitable for back-to-back applications where eccentricity is a concern. That matters on steel framing jobs where member layout and anchorage do not always give you the luxury of a perfect, centered condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis model is the screw-installed version in the S\/HDS family. Simpson specifically notes that the S\/HDS series is designed for installation with screws, while the S\/HDB version is the one to reference for attachment to a post or column with bolts. In plain terms, this is the right style when your detail is built around screw attachment to cold-formed steel members rather than bolted post or column work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn build details, the S\/HD8S uses \u003cstrong\u003e118 mil, 10 gauge steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, measures \u003cstrong\u003e11 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is \u003cstrong\u003e2-5\/16 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish listed by Simpson for this model is \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie gray paint\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dimensions and steel thickness put it in the sweet spot for structural wall end conditions where you need a compact connector with serious jobsite relevance, not a bulky bracket that complicates framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFrom a jobsite standpoint, Simpson also notes that not all fastener holes need to be filled on S\/HDS holdowns because additional holes are provided, and fasteners should be installed symmetrically. That is useful information because it affects how crews approach installation and layout. It also helps explain why this holdown is positioned as a practical, installation-conscious connector for cold-formed steel framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe S\/HD8S is used in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-wind construction\u003c\/strong\u003e and in wall systems where uplift and overturning forces need to be managed correctly. It is a strong fit for engineers, framing contractors, and specialty crews working on cold-formed steel shearwalls, braced-wall panels, and lateral force-resisting assemblies. If you are doing light gauge steel framing and need a holdown that balances structural performance with installation flexibility, this is exactly the kind of connector that earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesigned to Keep Deflection in Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/ssfaxuomou\/jpeg\/CF_S-HD8S_ProdPho_RI_Prod_Holdown_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie 11-in. Light Gauge Steel Holdown S\/HD8S product view showing the formed steel body, anchor seat, and screw holes for cold-formed steel shearwall installation\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe shape of this holdown is doing real work. The formed seat and side geometry are built to reduce movement under load, which helps keep a high-load wall end connection tighter and more predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUnique seat design is intended to greatly minimize deflection under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBuilt for high-load shearwalls, braced-wall panels, and lateral applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorks with Real Steel Framing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/45kpso50jv\/jpeg\/CF_S-HD10S_InstIll_Ill_Instld_Holdown-ClarkStud_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie S\/HDS holdown installed at a cold-formed steel stud over base track and anchor rod in a concrete foundation for lateral wall anchorage\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis connector is made for the way cold-formed steel wall systems actually go together. It can sit on the base track or be raised above it, giving the designer and installer more flexibility around anchorage height and wall layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCan be installed directly on the base track or raised above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eAnchor bolt washer is not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood Choice for Back-to-Back Stud Layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/cwejkyruga\/jpeg\/CF_S-HD10S_InstIll_Ill_Instld_Holdown-DoubleStud_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie S\/HDS holdown shown in a back-to-back cold-formed steel stud assembly over concrete foundation and anchor rod for structural wall end support\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBack-to-back stud details can get tricky when eccentricity becomes part of the conversation. Simpson specifically calls this design suitable for those conditions, which gives it real value in cold-formed steel shearwall work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSuitable for back-to-back applications where eccentricity is a concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigner is responsible for boundary member design in back-to-back stud assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Simpson Strong-Tie S\/HD8S Light Gauge Steel Holdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e11 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSteel Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e118 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e10 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCenter Line (CL)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eStandoff (SO)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e7\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie gray paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePackaging Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCold-Formed Steel Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHigh-Wind Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eShearwalls\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBraced-Wall Panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLateral Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eOn S\/HDS holdowns, Simpson notes that you do not need to fill every hole because extra holes are provided. The important part is using the specified fasteners and installing them symmetrically so the connection behaves the way the published data expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie 11-in. Light Gauge Steel Holdown (S\/HD8S) is a smart pick for serious steel framing details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are working on cold-formed steel shearwalls and want a holdown that is purpose-built for high-load wall end conditions, this one makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineers, framers, and contractors working on cold-formed steel shearwalls, braced-wall panels, and high-wind wall assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The low-deflection seat design and the ability to install on the base track or raised above it give it both structural credibility and jobsite flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the screw-installed S\/HDS version, sold as a single holdown, and the published performance depends on using the correct fasteners and installation pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this connector used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The S\/HD8S is used for high-load shearwalls, braced-wall panels, and other lateral applications in cold-formed steel construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be installed above the base track?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson states it can be installed directly on the base track or raised above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this model intended for screw installation or bolted post attachment?\u003c\/strong\u003e This S\/HDS model is designed for installation with screws. Simpson directs users to the S\/HDB version for attachment to a post or column with bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for back-to-back stud applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson specifically notes it is suitable for back-to-back applications where eccentricity is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43569897406512,"sku":"S\/HD8S","price":11.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/o3rp0so4r0h3_2070dc5a-80fb-410d-9db8-80e8101cf15b.jpg?v=1788570734","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-11-in-light-gauge-steel-holdown-s-hd8s-2g8spa","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}