To successfully achieve the 72-hour install:
Ensure both members are dry, clean, and free of wane (bark). The beam must bear fully on the post—no gaps. If a gap exists, use galvanized shims, not wood blocks.
A: In rare cases, “beamd” could refer to a brand or a proprietary connector system. Always consult your specific product’s literature. For 99% of applications, it is a phonetic misspelling of beamed, meaning attached to a beam. atir strap and beamd with 72 install
Phase 1: Beam Preparation & Bonding
Phase 2: Positioning the Atir Strap
Phase 3: The 72 Fastener Schedule
Phase 4: Anchoring the Other End (Wall or Foundation) The bottom of the 72” Atir strap must extend down the wall studs and attach to a continuous sill plate or a concrete foundation via a mudsill anchor or epoxy threaded rod. The “72 install” may require 72” embedment into a grouted CMU wall core, meaning the strap is set during masonry construction. To successfully achieve the 72-hour install: Ensure both
Important: Do not skip holes. The 72-fastener count is often a code-minimum for full tension value (e.g., 6,000 lbs uplift resistance). Skipping even 4 fasteners can reduce capacity by 20%.
This assembly is not for light-duty shelving. It is engineered for critical structural connections in: Phase 2: Positioning the Atir Strap
Specifically, you need the 72-inch install when the beam’s span exceeds 6 feet without intermediate support, or when the calculated uplift force exceeds 1,500 lbs at the connection point.
BEAMD refers to a modular structural framing solution utilizing pre-engineered beam elements with integrated connection points.