It installs with no predrilling and has been extensively tested in various applications.
Simpson structural screws ledger.
On this page the simpson strong tie strong drive sds heavy duty connector screw is a 1 4 diameter high strength structural screw ideal for various connector installations as well as wood to wood and engineered wood applications.
Strong drive structural fasteners are engineered and extensively tested to efficiently meet your most demanding wood and metal applications.
Diameter galvanized lag screws above because pre drilled holes aren t required.
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T40 6 lobe low profile head black structural wood screw 12 pack model sdws22312dbbrc12 view the outdoor accents decorative hardware.
Ledgerlok is a code compliant structural wood screw engineered to fasten a deck ledger board to the rim joist of a house with no predrilling.
But they must be installed following the manufacturer s specifications rather than according to prescriptive guidelines in the irc.
The simpson strong tie strong drive sds screw is a versatile 1 4 diameter structural wood screw that can be used to easily install deck ledgers to band joists and meet the requirements of the building codes.
Rows of screws shall be vertically offset and evenly staggered.
Introducing the strong drive sdpw deflector screw from simpson strong tie a premium structural fastening solution for connecting non load bearing walls to trusses and joists.
With tested lateral load ratings that meet building code requirements the sdpw screw is value engineered for strength installation speed and safety.
The strong drive family is designed to install easier than other fastening methods which saves time and money.
Simpson strong tie outdoor accents 0 220 in.
The simpson strong tie strong drive sds heavy duty connector screw is a 1 4 diameter high strength structural screw ideal for various connector installations as well as wood to wood and engineered wood applications.
Multiple ledger plies shall be fastened together per code independent of the sdws screws.