Wood Construction Connectors
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Wood Construction Connectors

From testing to service to availability, everything we do is engineered to ensure your project’s success.

With every Simpson Strong-Tie connector, fastener or anchor, you know you’re getting more than just a piece of steel. Each product comes with the quality, value, service and on-time delivery that we have built our reputation on for the past 60 years. A team of forward-thinking engineers designs and meticulously tests every product. That attention to detail gives you the confidence that our products will perform under the toughest conditions, and that your structures will be strong and safe. And only with Simpson Strong-Tie do you have access to a complete support team of engineers, customer...

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors VALUE ENGINEERED This icon indicates a produ

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Alphabetical Product Index C-C-2017 © 2017 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Concrete Connectors and Anchors Holdowns and Tension Ties Glulam Beam Connectors Engineered Wood and Structural Composite Lumber Connectors Plated Truss Connectors Masonry Connectors Straps and Ties Decorative Hardware

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Introduction For more than 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. A leader in structural systems research and technology, Simpson Strong Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. The Simpson Strong-Tie commitment to product development, engineering, testing and training is evident in the consistent quality and delivery of its products and services. General Information Concrete Connectors and Anchors Holdowns...

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors New Products for 2017 APA/APB/APL/APT Outdoor Accents The patent-pending Outdoor Accents™ decorative hardware product line features connectors and fasteners that bring strength and style to custom outdoor living structures. See p. 367 for more information. CBTZ Concealed Beam Tie The patent-pending CBTZ concealed beam tie is the newest addition to the concealed structural connector line. It combines structural strength with a clean, concealed look. Designed to connect horizontal beams atop a vertical post, the CBTZ continues the structural...

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors New Products for 2017 LSSJ Hanger The new and innovative patent-pending LSSJ field-adjustable hanger is ideal for connecting jack rafters to hip members. Featuring a one-sided connection point for ease of installation, and a versatile, hinged seat, the LSSJ is easily field adjustable to all typical rafter skew or slopes, ranging from 0° to 45° and 0:12 to 12:12, respectively. See p. 142 for more information. MPBZ Moment Post Base The new patent-pending MPBZ moment post base is the first post base specifically designed to provide moment...

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Discontinued Products Products to Be Discontinued in 2017 Simpson Strong-Tie is dedicated to continuously expanding our line of structural connectors with innovative new products that address the changing needs of our customers. As new connectors are introduced that improve upon older designs, it becomes necessary to discontinue the old versions in the name of efficiency and product-line simplicity. The table below lists products that are no longer included in the Wood Construction Connectors catalog as well as the products recommended to...

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Discontinued Products Discontinued Product Replacement Product (C-C-2017 Page #) Hurricane Ties (Limited availability) (Multiple options available) (Limited availability) HUSC (Limited availability) C-C-2017 © 2017 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. HUSCTF (Limited availability) MSCPT (Limited availability)

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Discontinued Products Discontinued Product Replacement Product (C-C-2017 Page #) Hip Ridge Connector Hinge Connectors (p. 179) C-C-2017 © 2017 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. (Limited availability) (Limited availability)

Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors How To Use This Catalog Strong-Tie General Information • New Products New products are shown with the symbol. There are also many new sizes within existing model series. • Changes In Red Significant changes from last year's catalog are indicated in red. Value Engineered This icon indicates a product that is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed cost, or a combination of these features. Extra Corrosion Protection The teal arrow icon identifies products that are available with...

General Information Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Code Reports The alpha-numeric “Code Reference numbers” that appear in the “Code Reference” column in load tables throughout this catalog are intended to identify products listed in evaluation agency reports, typically called “code reports,” and the specific reports that cover them. The letter designates the evaluation agency from which the report was obtained. The Code Reference column, used in conjunction with the chart at right, indicates which code listing applies to a product. The reference numbers also clearly...

General Information Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Construction Connectors Corrosion Information Understanding the Corrosion Issue Many environments and materials can cause corrosion, including ocean salt air, fire retardants, fumes, fertilizers, preservative-treated wood, de-icing salts, dissimilar metals and more. Metal connectors, fasteners and anchors could corrode and lose load-carrying capacity when installed in corrosive environments or when installed in contact with corrosive materials. The many variables present in a building environment make it impossible to accurately predict if, or...