Construction World September 2016

WOOD CONSTRUCTION

New and innovative

For 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has been recognised as an innovative manufacturer of high quality construction products across a broad range of products including connectors, fasteners, anchors and repair, protect and strengthening systems. TIMBER FASTENERS

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H4 – High Hazard: Outside in the ground, subject to periodic wetting and leaching (fencing and structural posts, landscaping stakes, pergolas, etc.)

The company’s success can be attributed to its focus of helping its customers make stronger and safer structures. A customer oriented

performance is to the high standard that is expected from all Simpson products. Simpson Strong-Tie has also released a range of structural wood screws that are able to replace bolts for some timber to timber applications. The SDWS screw is suitable for the connection of multi-ply Trusses as well as purlin to truss connections and truss to top plate connections.

focus along with a commitment to research and development of new ways for construc- tion has been critical in making Simpson Strong-Tie synonymous with high quality construction solutions. In the past Simpson Strong-Tie within South Africa promoted one of its popular tools, the Quik Drive® auto feed fastening system. The Quik Drive® systems are ideal for a broad range of fastening applications to increase productivity with quick-loading screw strips, precise counter- sink adjustment, and a patented auto-ad- vance mechanism. All designed to deliver speed and accuracy when using screws for many applications. The Quik Drive® fastening system provides consistent performance, no wastage as every screw on the collated strip can be driven and all whilst providing labour saving speed of install. Perhaps best of all, the system allows fastening from a standing position for decking and other timber and flooring applications. The range includes fasteners for decking in galvanised steel and stainless steel as well as specific fasteners for timber to steel applications. All of our fasteners are designed and manufactured to a high standard to ensure that their

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H3 – Moderate Hazard: Outside above ground, subject to periodic wetting and leaching (cladding, decking, stairs, balus- trates, log homes, etc.)

H2 – Low Hazard: Inside above ground, protected from wetting and leaching (roof trusses, framing, panelling, laminated beams, flooring, etc.)

CONSTRUCTION WORLD SEPTEMBER 2016