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DIY Done Right - Make Your Home Projects Easier

DIY Done Right - Make Your Home Projects Easier
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DIY Done Right - Make Your Home Projects Easier

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Introduction
Simpson Strong-Tie offers a variety of connectors and fasteners aimed at simplifying DIY home improvement projects while ensuring safety and professionalism. These products are trusted by contractors for their reliability and ease of use, providing durable and strong results.
Product Features
  • Easy to Use: Designed for specific applications to eliminate guesswork.
  • Strong and Secure: Load-tested to comply with building codes, ensuring durability.
  • Accurate: Engineered for precise alignment, facilitating installation.
Applications
  • Garage Organization: Products like the Rigid Tie RTC24 Corner Connector help organize garage spaces efficiently.
  • Outdoor Storage: Connectors support heavy loads and can be customized for various needs.
  • Sheds: Facilitate the construction of strong frames for sheds.
  • Patio Covers: Enhance outdoor spaces with code-compliant structures.
  • Fences: Build or repair fences with durable, corrosion-resistant connectors.
  • Decks: Ensure safety and compliance with building codes through a continuous load path.
Home Safety and Repairs
  • Household Repairs: Simple solutions for common household issues, reducing replacement costs.
  • Natural Disaster Protection: Reinforce homes against high winds and seismic events with structural connectors.
Product Guide
The guide includes various connectors like angles, straps, and joist hangers, suitable for different applications and environments, including outdoor projects with moisture exposure.
Joist Hangers and High-Wind Ties
These are designed to connect rafters or trusses to walls, enhancing structural integrity. High-wind ties are stronger than angled screws and nails, suitable for projects where one member crosses another. ZMAX® zinc-coated connectors are recommended for outdoor projects for corrosion resistance.
Post Caps and Bases
Post caps connect the tops of posts to members, available in one-piece for new construction and two-piece for retrofits. Post bases secure the bottom of posts to concrete, offering adjustability and moisture protection, crucial for decks and patio covers.
Anchoring Solutions
The document outlines mechanical and adhesive anchoring solutions for concrete and masonry. Mechanical anchors like Titen HD® screw anchors and wedge anchors provide high-strength anchorage. Adhesive anchors are ideal for fastening threaded rods or rebar, offering stronger performance in some applications.
Fasteners
Strong-Drive® SD screws are highlighted as superior alternatives to nails, bolts, and lag screws, offering easier installation and removal. They are engineered for structural applications and are corrosion-resistant. The EB-TY® hidden deck fastening system is also mentioned for virtually invisible fasteners.
Recommendations
For professional results in DIY projects, the document recommends using Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and fasteners. It emphasizes the importance of following proper installation procedures to ensure safety and longevity in construction projects.
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We Make Your Home Projects Easier. Storage Fences Repairs Decks and More!

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Simpson Strong-Tie gives you everything you need to take on any project with confidence. ® Contractors have been using Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors for years. Why? Because they know that if they use Simpson Strong-Tie connectors their projects will be faster and easier and the end result will be long lasting, safe and strong. Simpson Strong-Tie also offers home improvement inspiration, plans and tool lists for almost any type of project, from decks and patio covers to sheds, fences and more. So go on, take on any project with confidence. Simpson Strong-Tie is here to help you do it right and...

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Get The Garage Of Your Dreams. Wouldn’t it be great if your garage could double as a studio space, workshop or a sleek storage center for all your gizmos and gadgets? Well, dream no more. Simpson Strong-Tie helps you build your perfect garage with ease. Our connectors and fasteners are specifically designed for workspace and space-saving projects, so you can enjoy: • Easier installation compared to using just screws and nails • Professional looks and results that work for long-term strength • Spending less money than hiring a contractor or using a pre-built garage storage system Build Anything....

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PET PEN, RAISED FOR SAFETY AND SHELTER Organize Your Outdoors. From lawn mowers and fire logs to gardening supplies and homes for our furry friends – backyards can get cluttered. Simpson Strong-Tie® Rigid Tie® connectors make it easy for you to get all your outdoor goods out of sight, out of mind. Here’s three simple project ideas that all: STORAGE CENTER, TO ORGANIZE TOOLS AND SUPPLIES LOGHOLDER, TO STORE MORE IN LESS SPACE Create strong, secure attachments that support almost anything. Connectors are easy to install and strong enough to support even the heaviest boxes, tools or machinery, and...

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UTILITY SHED, TO KEEP TOOLS AND SUPPLIES PROTECTED AND SAFE DREAM DOGHOUSE, FOR RAIN OR SHINE SHELTER Create Mini Getaways. Everyone deserves a little escape, a place where they can retreat. So build your children a clubhouse. Give Fido the doghouse of his dreams. Or build yourself a shed getaway for your creative crafts, music, work or extra storage. Whatever you want your shed to be, Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors are engineered to help you: Build strong frames with ease. Rigid Tie® RTC24 corner connectors make it easy to put together basic frames, simplifying the assembly of the floor and...

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DETACHED PATIO COVER, FOR MORE ROOM TO PLAY IN THE SHADE TRELLIS, FOR ADDED FLAIR Build Your Own Resort. What if you didn’t have to leave home to feel like you were on vacation? Well, it’s possible! Simpson Strong-Tie helps you transform your yard into a resort with ease. Add a patio cover, and instantly you’ve got an extra room in which to lounge, entertain and take shelter from the sun. Add a trellis or two, and you’ll instantly add touches of tranquility and style. Our connectors and fasteners are perfect for outdoor projects because they: Build safer, stronger overhead structures. Connectors...

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STRONG FENCES, FOR SECURITY AND PRIVACY STURDY GATES, THAT WON'T SAG OVER TIME. Fence Yourself In. Just Do It! If your fence is beyond repair or if you just don't have a fence, build one! They provide big-time benefits you can’t refuse. They give you more peace and privacy. They add charm and curb appeal. They keep the kids and pets out of harms way. Best of all, Simpson Strong-Tie makes it affordable for you to build a fence that will withstand the test of time, so you can have the best of times. Building a fence with Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors: Build sturdy fences that stand up to the elements....

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E-Z™ Spike REPLACES UNSALVAGEABLE POSTS REINFORCES EXISTING POSTS WOBBLY OR DAMAGED POSTS are typically the result of rotting at the base, and although it appears to be a daunting repair, it can be fairly simple and fast when you use Simpson Strong-Tie® E-Z Mender™ and E-Z Spike™ products. SAGGING GATES that are hard to latch shut are often a result of the gate going out of square over time. Simpson Strong-Tie® offers the Rigid Tie® RTA2 right-angle connector, which reinforces the frame of the gate helping it resist the forces of gravity for many years to come. Freshen Up Your Fence. From fixing...

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Deck Do’s And Must Knows Whether you’re looking to build a deck yourself or hire a contractor to build one for you, there are several vital steps you should take to ensure you end up with a structurally-sound deck that will safely support your friends, family and furniture. Deck It Out! Safe And Strong. 1. Ensure A Continuous Load Path is Created A system of key connections throughout the deck framing, known as a continuous load path, is essential to building a safe deck. This will transfer the weight on the deck to the ground and an adjacent structure, like the home. Double up on your spaces...

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Little Fixes, Big Savings. Stop putting off those small repairs you've been meaning to tackle. Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors make it easy and simple for you to rejuvenate rickety, weak and wobbly household favorites, saving you the cost of replacing them. • Loose table or chair legs • Rickety picnic tables, outdoor furniture • Wobbly stair treads • Unstable cabinets or bookcases Look for the connectors below, chances are, one or more of these will help you fix up any household item where two pieces of wood come together. Build Anything. Your Way. Done Right. Is Your Existing Deck Safe? If your...

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When Building Or Remodeling, Ensure Your Home Is Built To Be Disaster Resistant. From high winds to earthquakes, the most important step you can take to protect your family against the effects of natural disasters is to ensure your home is securely anchored from roof to foundation. This is called building a “continuous load path,” and requires the use of structural connectors at key points within the structure, increasing strength and resilience. Protect Your Family Against Natural Disasters. Natural disasters can happen anytime and anywhere, so if protecting your family and home are your top...

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