“DEFLECTOR FASTENING SYSTEM”
Developed by Matt Stodola
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager & Superintendent for Exxel Pacific Inc. “For Professionals by Professionals” “Intelligent Building Solutions” Since the introduction of pre‐fabricated roof trusses and more recently the I‐joist roof and floor systems, we have been restricted to nailed metal hardware to address the deflection needed for optimal performance of each assembly. Deflection hardware has been installed in many different ways, which look good on paper but present a variety of issues once they’re installed in the field. Issues include being nailed too tight, I‐Joist and blocking splitting apart when nailed horizontally into the laminations, or our worst nightmare‐the “silent floor” not being so silent due to slotted clips and blocking creaking and squeaking as you walk by. The solution to this problem has opened the door to the new “stress free building concept” and the “Deflector Fastening System” described below. I have been involved with wood framing in the Seattle Washington area for over 20 years, and have fought through these assemblies side by side with architects and engineers, all of us frustrated and no one really satisfied with the end results. I am now the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager and a Superintendent for Exxel Pacific Inc. we’re a large general contractor based in the Northwest, where we’ve dealt with the issues stated above for the last time! With the unyielding support of Exxel Pacific Inc., Paul Akers of Fast Cap, and Greg Gilda, P.E, LEED AP of DCI engineer’s, I’ve developed the “Deflector Fastening System” for use with roof trusses, and I‐Joist systems. The system is 4‐5 times faster and requires much less framing material using our “stress free building concept”. “Deflector Fasteners” hold better than “properly” installed slotted clips, they will not split I‐
joist and provide a truly “silent floor” installation. In addition roof trusses will always have adequate clearance for deflection caused by differential temperature and moisture in the attic space using our “Deflector F channel” and “Deflector driver tools”. Finally, the building will be “stress free” at drywall time eliminating costly crack repair and door adjustments. The “Deflector F corner” is the final link in the Deflector Fastening System, the 8” deflection corner secures the drywall eliminating the need to fasten ceiling drywall within 18” of the walls allowing for vertical deflection of the structural components without drywall cracking at the ceiling line. The “Deflector” fastening system is the answer to the deflection issues we’ve all been challenged with. We are all partners in this industry whether you’re an engineer, architect, acoustical engineer, general contractor, truss or I‐joist manufacturer, framer, or home builder. Your questions, comments, and suggestions are greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Matt Stodola‐ Description: “Deflector”, “Deflector SP”, “Deflector MAX”, “Deflector F Channel” and all accessories are all available through Fast Cap LLC. For more information or to find a distributer contact Matt Stodola personally at (360)815‐0822–cell Or e‐mail me! paragongc@comcast.net “DEFLECTOR FASTENING SYSTEM”
Developed by Matt Stodola
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager & Superintendent for Exxel Pacific Inc. “For Professionals by Professionals” “Intelligent Building Solutions” “Deflector” fasteners are sleeved fastener assemblies, the sleeve is made with pre‐consumer recycled material for a close to zero waste production. The “Deflector” fasteners hold interior non‐load bearing walls in place through a penetration in the top plates, while allowing for vertical deflection during construction and beyond. By using a 3/4” top plate to create a gap, the non‐load bearing walls never become inadvertently loaded due to uneven concrete and framing conditions. This system helps eliminate: squeaking floors, failures in I‐joists from unblocked non‐bearing wall lines, stress cracks in drywall, door compression/adjustment issues, uneven floors, and noise transfer. Installation in wood pre‐fabricated trusses: (See Engineering Details) When the roof trusses are rolled and all the lateral bracing is installed on the top of the bottom chord of the truss, drill up through the double top plate of the wall directly under the trusses to be fastened, using the interchangeable “Deflector driver gauges” install the “Deflector” to the specified gap. If there is a stud directly under the truss or for some reason you are unable to drive the “Deflector” from underneath, use a flat block between two trusses and fasten to the blocking (see detail). For walls parallel to the trusses flat block over walls at specified distance apart flush with bottom chord of trusses and install the “Deflector” from top or bottom using the selected “Deflector driver”. We have developed the “Deflector driver kit” which has 21/64” drill bits and attachments for flush, 1/4” and 1/2” to meet your engineer’s specific deflection requirements for your project; we have found 1/2” works quite well for Seattle’s climate. The “Deflector driver kit” is available through Fast Cap LLC. Installation for wood I‐Joist floor and roof systems: (See Engineering Details) When the I‐Joist has been installed, flat block over the parallel wall I‐Joist on top of the bottom chord and fasten sheet rock backing to flat block. Drill up or down through the top plates and drive the “Deflector” using the “flush driver gauge” the flat blocking isn’t necessary on the perpendicular walls unless your joist lands directly over the studs, in which case a flat block between the I‐joist will do the trick. Sheathe and nail your floor. Before you pull your plumb and line braces install the “Deflectors” from underneath. We recommend using a 3/4” top plate on all interior non‐bearing walls to give proper clearance and maintain consistent stud heights. We have found installing the “Deflector” from the underside makes moving walls or joists for changing floor plans or plumbing conflicts painless, simply unscrew the “Deflector” Done! No nail pullers or Sawzalls needed. SYSTEM BENEFITS “Deflector”, “Deflector SP”, “Deflector MAX”, “Deflector F Channel” and all accessories are all available through Fast Cap LLC. For more information or to find a distributer contact Matt Stodola personally at (360)815‐0822–cell Or e‐mail me! paragongc@comcast.net “DEFLECTOR FASTENING SYSTEM”
Developed by Matt Stodola
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager & Superintendent for Exxel Pacific Inc. “For Professionals by Professionals” “Intelligent Building Solutions” • Time savings. o Greatly reduced blocking install time. o Greatly reduced attachment install time. • Material savings. o Reduced blocking and sheet rock backing material. o 3/4” top plates are half the cost of 2x4 historically. • Less expensive than an alternate system. • Color coded sleeves for easy identification during inspection. • Made with pre‐consumer recycled material. (working on 100% recycled material) • Greatly reduces floor to floor sound transfer. • Reduced blocking and backing allows for better access to joist cavity above for sound insulation, and rough‐in work. • Moving walls or joists is simple. • 1 year warranty issues from “settling” are greatly reduced as well as costly long term building maintenance problems. • Manufactured and assembled in the United States of America! “Deflector”, “Deflector SP”, “Deflector MAX”, “Deflector F Channel” and all accessories are all available through Fast Cap LLC. For more information or to find a distributer contact Matt Stodola personally at (360)815‐0822–cell Or e‐mail me! paragongc@comcast.net