Simpson Strongtie
Simpson Strong-Tie offers a wide range of high-quality connectors, brackets, and fixings designed to provide strength, durability, and safety for all your timber and construction projects. From decking to structural builds, their innovative solutions ensure secure, long-lasting connections every time.
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Galvanised & Stainless-Steel Joist Hangers
Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist, rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection. The LUS Double Shear Joist Hanger values engineering at its finest. All hangers in the LUS series have Double-Shear Nailing. This innovation distributes the load through two points on each joist nail for greater strength. It also allows the use of fewer nails, faster installation and the use of standard nails for all connections.
To help with installation speed every LUS Joist Hanger incorporates the Simpson StrongTie Speed Prong feature which is designed to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation.
Please check Corrosion Information if it is suitable for your application.
Material
- Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel 1.2mm thick
Finish
- ZMAX® Galvanised: LUS46/77Z; LUS46/118Z; LUS46/166Z;
- 316 Stainless Steel: LUS46/77SS; LUS46/118SS; LUS46/166SS;
Features & Benefits
- Stamp of "Double-Shear Nailing" on the side
- Patented double-shear nailing design ensures a strong, durable connection (U.S. Patent 5,603,580)
- Slit width dome guides the nail into the joist at a 45° angle
- Speed Prongs help to temporarily position and secure the connector for easier and faster installation
- Angled joist nailing easier in tight spaces
- Designed for greater strength with fewer fasteners to install
- Do not bend or remove tabs
- The CCN64 Collated Connector Nailer is the perfect companion for the LUS and other Simpson Strong Tie timber connectors to get the job done with ease and in less time
- Compatible with Strong-Drive® SD screws
- Available in 316 Stainless Steel for outdoor structures and more corrosive environments such as coastal areas
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners
- Nails must be driven at a 45° angle through the joist or truss into the header to achieve the table loads
- Not designed for welded applications
- Use SCNR stainless steel nails with LUS stainless steel hangers
- LUS hangers cannot be modified (Do not bend or remove tabs)
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Outdoor Accents (Decorative Hardware) Range
Timeless beauty. Tested strength.
With straight edges and chamfered corners, structural connectors in the Outdoor Accents® - Avant Collection™ have a clean look that complements nearly every design. And with a black powder coat and an innovative washer-and-fastener combo, you can bring both elegant design and structural strength to your outdoor living areas.
Post Base
Outdoor Accents® post bases secure timber columns or posts to concrete, while providing a 25mm standoff height that helps minimise risk of decay and screws in lateral loading of the timber post. These bases accommodate 90mm timber. Install with Outdoor Accents® structural timber screws and hex-head washers for a decorative look.
Deck Joist Tie
The Deck Joist Tie attaches 45mm wide joists to the side of 90mm or larger support posts. It installs quickly and easily with the Outdoor Accents® structural SDWS screw and hex head washer for the look of a bolted connection.
Strap Tie (T Strap & L Strap)
The flat T Strap Tie and L Strap Tie bring decorative flair and lateral strength to your outdoor living space or even an indoor project. They provide reinforcement for connections where one timber piece intersects another at a 90° angle. They're designed to accommodate multiple timber sizes and to be installed with Outdoor Accents® structural timber screws and hex-head washers.
Strap Tie (Flat Strap)
The APVST Flat Strap works for Timber in both nominal and rough sizes. It can be used to connect two beams together or added to any project as a decorative accent. Installs with the Outdoor Accents structural screw and hex-head washer.
Concealed Joist Hanger
The APLH Concealed Joist Hanger is a facemounted concealed flange hanger solid timber sections. Ideal for end of ledger/header or post conditions, it also provides cleaner lines for pergolas.
Joist Hanger
The SAE Face Fix Joist Hanger is a heavy-duty hanger suitable for 45mm joist. Big seat for joists provides greater strength support. Installed with Outdoor Accents® black hex head connector screws.
Hex-Head Washer
The Outdoor Accents® hex-head washer provides the decorative appearance of a bolted connection. Its patent design makes for an easier and significantly faster installation compared to throughbolting. This washer and screw combination is designed specifically to fasten Outdoor Accents post bases, flat staps, T and L straps, and angles.
Structural Timber Screw
Outdoor Accents® structural timber screw is combined with the hex-head washer, the solution delivers increased strength and the decorative appeal of a bolted connection with the installation ease of a screw. The SDWS Timber Screw with patented SawTooth™ point allows for faster installation, less torque and requires no pre-drilling. The screw's bold thread design enables superior holding to attach ledgers and other secure connections. The structural screw and washer are both sold separately from the Outdoor Accents connectors.
Angle
Outdoor Accents 90 degree Angles tie together beams, rafters and more. These angles make structural connections between beams and posts stronger and provide consistent, straight corners for a variety of outdoor projects. The APVA90 Angle is designed for use with 90mm or larger post; The APVA50 Angle is designed for use with 45mm rafter.
Decorative Washer
The APVDMW56-M decorative washer installs easily with the structural SDWS Timber screw and hexhead washer combination and can be used in a variety of timber-to-timber connections.
Connector Screw
The Outdoor Accents® connector screw reduces installation time by driving easily without predrilling. Designed for installation with the Outdoor Accents® angles, joist hangers, the screw's black finish accents any outdoor living project. The sharp point of the screw enables fast starts, and the patented serrated threads reduce torque for improved driveability.
APBO Decorative Bottle Opener
The APBO-KT decorative bottle opener is a three-piece kit that installs easily with the included screws and works well with both the Outdoor Accents Mission Collection® and Avant Collection™.
Gable Plate
These gable plates provide reinforcement for a connection from a timber beam to three angled timber braces for 45 degree pitch gable. Two sizes are available: (1) APVGP1212-4 suits 90mm (w) or larger timber; APVGP1212 suits 140mm (w) or larger timber.
Gable plates are easily installed with Outdoor Accents structural screws and hex-head washers.
Knee Brace
The Knee Brace connector designs for posts or beams knee brace connection with 45° bracing supports. It suits with min. 90mm (w) timber. Installs quickly and easily with the Outdoor Accents structural screw and hex-head washer.
Material
- Carbon Steel 2mm-2.7mm thick
Finish
- ZMAX® galvanization with a black powder coat: Connectors
- Quik Guard® Coating: Hex-Head Washer
- Double-Barrier black proprietary coating: Fasteners
Features & Benefits
- Flat T and L strap ties, Bolt-like connectors bring decorative appeal and lateral strength to your outdoor living area or even an indoor project
- Fastener and washer create decorative bolt-like connections but install with the ease of a screw and without predrilling
- Post bases secure timber posts to concrete, while providing a 25mm standoff height to help prevent rot from standing water and ground moisture
- All hardware has been structural strength tested and approved, and can be used to resist wind or seismic loads
- Black Double-Barrier Coating offers premium look while providing a medium level of corrosion protection for many outdoor applications
- Patent hex-head washer design facilitates easy installation
- Big seat for joists provides greater strength support
- Concealed Joist Hanger with internal flange for concealed fixings, provides cleaner lines for outdoor structures
- Flat Straps can be used to connect two beams together or added to any project as a decorative accent
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners
Applications
- Pergolas
- Patios
- Arbours, Garden Gazebos, Garden Arches, Trellis
- Outdoor Living, Outdoor Structures, Outdoor Decks
Approvals
- IAPMO-UES ER-192
- IAPMO-UES ER-280
- ICC-ES ESR-3046
- FL13975-R5
- FL10865-R4
- FL9589-R5
Frep Joist Connector
FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer) Double-Triple Connector & Joist Connector are corrosion-proof hangers which makes them an affordable alternative to stainless steel and is perfect for outdoor corrosive environments.
- DTC45 - To attach 45mm width joist to most size bearers
- JC9045 - To attach 45mm width joist to 90mm width bearer
Durability:
UV-A FREP material has undergone 2000hr laboratory UV exposure testing compliant with ASTM D790, which includes maintaining a temperature of 60°C and high humidity. FREP Product Installed in an outdoor structure - limited warranty 25 years.
Material
- 2mm FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer)
Features & Benefits
- Corrosion & UV resistant and a great alternative to stainless steel
- Reduces potential splitting and internal moisture due to skew nailing
- Ventilation ridges improve airflow to reduce moisture build-up
- The Joist Connector allows fixing to and stabilizes both sides of your joists to your bearer
- Will not rust – can be used in corrosive salt spray zones
- Can be fixed with N8 Hot Dipped Galvanised or SSNA8 Stainless Steel collated or loose 38mm x 3.32mm connector nails or SD#9 Connector Screws
- Aesthetic design for visually exposed decks or pergolas
Installation
Double Triple Connector
- Double Triple Connector to bearer:
2 fixings on one side of bearer and 2 fixings on top of bearer. - Double Triple Connector to joist:
2 fixings on each side of joist
Joist Connector
- Attach Connector Nails (top left and right nails first). Use either loose or CCN64 collated nailer.
- Alternatively, use SD9 Connector Screws.
Important: Use only 38mm x 3.32mm diameter N8 galvanised connector nails or SSNA8/T10 stainless steel equivalents when fixing the FREP joist hangers to bearers.
Applications
- Outdoor decking structure
- Composite decking
- Alternative to stainless steel joist hangers
Frep Joist Hanger
FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer) Joist Hangers are corrosion-proof hangers which makes them an affordable alternative to stainless steel and is perfect for outdoor corrosive environments. FREP Joist Hangers can be face mounted to suit 45mm wide joists, 90-190mm deep.
Important Notes
- Two joist hanger sizes available FREPJH9045 and FREPJH14045 to suit 90-120mm and 140-190mm high joists respectively
- Not recommeneded for bush fire zones
- Use 38mm x 3.32mm nails or SD9 screws (Stainless Steel or Hot Dipped Galvanised - Depending on application)
- Use Multi-Blow Collated Connector Nail Gun such as CCN64 - Conventional nail guns may damage the joist hanger
Material
- 2mm FREP (Fibre Reinforced Engineered Polymer)
Features & Benefits
- Corrosion & UV resistant and a great alternative to stainless steel
- Strong and are engineered to last
- No sharp edges
- Easier to use than conventional joist hangers
- Reinforced holes
- Ventilation ridges for joist breathability
- Patented design
Installation
- Mark out positions of the FREP Joist Hangers on your bearer.
- Attach Connector Nails (top left and right nails first). Use either loose or CCN64 collated nailer. Alternatively, use SD9 Connector Screws.
- Insert Joists in FREP Joist Hangers and nail off.
Notes:
Load Bearing
- All load bearing tests have been done by an independent, accredited testing body to Australian Standards AS1649 and AS1720.
Joist Span Requirements
- Timber span tables should be read in conjunction with timber manufacturer/supplier span and joist tables to ensure the correct size and grade of joist you use is adequate for the proposed span.
Durability
- UV-A FREP material has undergone 2000hr laboratory UV exposure testing compliant with ASTM D790, which includes maintaining a temperature of 60°C and high humidity.
- FREP Product Installed in an outdoor structure - limited warranty 25 years.
Applications
- Outdoor decking structure
- Composite decking
- Alternative to stainless steel joist hangers
DCU Deck Drive Screws
The DCU is designed to work in all types of composite decking without sacrificing performance. The DCU provides a cleaner, less noticeable installed appearance due to the special head design, and is available in 4 colours, matched to blend with most composite deck products.
A 316 Stainless Steel version is also available for superior corrosive protection, suitable for marine environments.
Material
- Carbon Steel, Quik Guard® Coating
- 316 Stainless Steel (DCU234SS316R250)
Features & Benefits
- Double-cut point penetrates boards with ease for faster starts.
- Tri-lobe thread design reduces damage to the composite board while driving.
- Cap-head and inverted upper threads prevents mushrooming.
- T-20, 6-lobe deep recess reduces cam-out, making driving easier.
- Inverted upper threads clear excess material to ensure the screw is seated properly and consistently.
- Quik Guard® is a Class 3 coating as per AS3566.2.
- 316 Stainless Steel for more corrosive environments such as coastal areas.
- Stainless Steel has the ductility to allow for movement of timber decking.
- Available in 4 colours.
Applications
- For composite decking (up to 25 mm thick) to timber joist
- This screw is available loose for hand-drive
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