Simpson Strong-Tie IS16-R Insulation Support - 15-1/2 in. Length, for 16-in. On-Center Spacing, Durable & Flexible 14-Gauge Carbon Steel Spring Wire (100-Qty) (Pack of 8)
Simpson Strong-Tie IS16-R Insulation Support - 15-1/2 in. Length, for 16-in. On-Center Spacing, Durable & Flexible 14-Gauge Carbon Steel Spring Wire (100-Qty) (Pack of 8)
The Simpson Strong‑Tie IS16‑R Insulation Supports are reliable carbon steel spring wire clips designed to hold batt and roll insulation securely between joists spaced at 16 inches on center. Constructed from 14‑gauge steel with flexible spring action and mitered ends that dig into wood framing, these supports help prevent insulation from sagging or shifting over time. Sold in a convenient 100‑piece pack, they are ideal for residential and commercial insulation projects where maintaining insulation position and improving energy efficiency are important. Simple to install between joists and compatible with standard insulation practices, these supports deliver dependable performance and long‑lasting stability. At Simpson Strong-Tie, our mission is to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Simpson Strong-Tie continues to develop innovative solutions for construction, supporting residential, commercial, national retail, original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and building technology segments of the industry. We started by designing and manufacturing wood connectors, such as hangers, holdowns and hurricane ties for single- and multi-family construction. Today, our product offering extends into mid-rise office buildings, infrastructure, institutional and remodeling markets and includes fasteners and fastening systems, mechanical and adhesive anchors, shear walls, moment frames, continuous rod assemblies and other systems for resisting lateral forces. We also have solutions for cold-formed steel, structural steel, and mass timber applications, as well as carbon- and glass-fiber polymers for the repair, protection and strengthening of concrete, masonry and asphalt.
Product Features
- SECURES INSULATION BETWEEN JOISTS: These insulation supports are engineered to hold batt or roll insulation firmly between floor or ceiling joists at 16inch oncenter spacing, helping prevent sagging, shifting, and energy loss when installed correctly.
- SPRING WIRE CONSTRUCTION: Made from 14gauge carbon steel spring wire, each insulation support offers optimum flexibility and strength, allowing the mitered tips to dig into wood and maintain a secure hold without additional fasteners.
- MITERED TIPS FOR GRIP AND STABILITY: The ends are shaped with mitered tips that help grip wood joists securely, keeping insulation in place even under vibration or settling over time, simplifying installation and improving the longterm stability of the insulation system.
- BULK PACK FOR MULTIPLE INSTALLS: This 100piece pack provides ample supports for large projects or multiple rooms, making it a practical choice for new construction, retrofit insulation work, or energyefficiency upgrades while reducing trips to the hardware store.
- SIMPSON STRONG-TIE RELIABILITY: At Simpson Strong-Tie, our mission is to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation.