Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has published its 2024-2025 Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2024) — a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations, product line expansions, and existing solutions for wood construction applications. The 372-page catalog offers extensive specification details and installation instructions for wood-to-wood, wood-to-masonry, and wood-to-concrete…
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces gas-actuated fastening tool
Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently introduced the G3 gas-actuated fastening tool — offering high power, dual functionality, and versatility for a variety of base materials and applications. The G3 is ideal for attaching light-duty fixtures such as drywall track, lath wire, furring strips, waterproofing membrane or mechanical/electrical/plumbing utilities…
A unique structural screw fastening system
Speed up structural fastening jobs with the Timber Drive Structural Screw Fastening System from Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions. This unique fastening system is a revolutionary tool for stand-up operation while driving large structural screws. It’s ideal for heavy-duty jobs that require repetitive fastenings, such as decks, docks, boardwalks,…
New anchoring adhesives for cracked and uncracked concrete
Simpson Strong-Tie offers a complete line of epoxy and hybrid-acrylic adhesive anchors that provide high-strength bonding. They’re code-listed for cracked and uncracked concrete, easy to install, and suitable for a range of applications. When choosing an anchoring adhesive, it’s important to consider the application, the base material, the type of insert, the load requirements, environmental…
Simpson Strong-Tie relocating to Tennessee
Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently announced it will invest $110 million in a new facility in Gallatin, Tennessee. According to the company, the new location will allow Simpson Strong-Tie to better meet its growing product demand and relocate a portion of its fastener manufacturing operations to Gallatin. “This…
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces self-drilling pilot-point screw
Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing. Designed as an update to the existing PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD features a larger #5 pilot point with a…