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What is the corrosion resistance of Zmax® products?
Products with a powder-coat finish over a ZMAX ® base have the same level of corrosion resistance. * Bright fasteners may be used with ZMAX or HDG connectors where low corrosion resistance is allowed. Products are hot-dip galvanized after fabrication (14 ga. and thicker). The coating weight increases with material thickness.
What are the product categories of Simpson lus26z?
Simpson LUS26Z 2x6 Face Mount Hanger - Zmax Finish (888) 794-1590 Product Categories Simpson Connectors Simpson Connectors Post Bases & Post Caps Joist Hangers Outdoor Accents Framing Angles & Bearing Plates Deck Ties & Fence Brackets Hurricane Ties & Strap Ties Holdowns & Tension Ties Plated Truss Connectors Plywood Sheathing Clips
Are Simpson Strong-Tie screws galvanized?
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and Outdoor Accents ® structural wood screws are manufactured with double-barrier coating that provides a level of corrosion protection equaling that provided by HDG coating. Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive Timber-Hex screws are hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153, Class C.
What are Zmax hangers?
HUC48Z ZMax® hangers include additional triangle holes that can be used to increase load values when required. Reversed flanges allow you to hang joists and beams flush at corners or any other location where outside flanges will not work.
What is the difference between Zmax and galvanized?
ZMAX® is a thicker coating (galvanized per ASTM A653 with a G185 coating) than the standard hot-dip galvanized coating (galvanized per ASTM A653 with a G90 coating). This thicker coating is available on select Simpson Strong-Tie connectors.
What kind of bolts should I use for pressure treated wood?
Galvanized, ceramic coated, or stainless steel screws are the best corrosion-resistant fasteners for pressure-treated cedar or redwood.
Can galvanized staples be used on pressure treated wood?
Electro-galvanized staples feature a thin layer of zinc coating for protection against the elements. However, these staples may corrode over time, and should not be used for ACQ-treated wood and similar types of material.
Can you use zinc coated screws in pressure treated wood?
We do not recommend electro-galvanized screws (also called clear-zinc coated) for exterior applications. They will corrode quickly in contact with the elements. Mechanically galvanized screws are generally suitable for decks and other outdoor projects made of pressure-treated lumber.
What is Simpson double barrier coating?
Double-Barrier Coating The Simpson Strong-Tie Double Barrier coating is a proprietary coating that provides a level of corrosion resistance that is equivalent to hot-dip galvanization (ASTM A153, Class D) in most non-marine environments.
Is zinc or galvanized better for pressure treated wood?
The hot-dip galvanized coating provides a thicker layer of zinc than other zinc-coated fasteners. Hot-dip galvanized steel can withstand the harsh chemicals and slow the corrosion rate. Common metal parts used with pressure treated wood are connector plates, joist hangars, bracing plates, and fasteners of all types.
Can yellow zinc screws be used in treated lumber?
We do not recommend electro-galvanized screws (also called clear-zinc coated) for exterior applications. They will corrode quickly in contact with the elements. Mechanically galvanized screws are generally suitable for decks and other outdoor projects made of pressure-treated lumber.
What does ACQ mean in screws?
Alkaline Copper QuaternaryPressure treated lumber is treated with Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ), an environmentally friendly water-based preservative that is free of arsenic and chromium. However, ACQ treated lumber is more corrosive to metal, so the right fastener is key to a safe, long lasting deck, fence or other outdoor project.
Can you use drywall screws in treated lumber?
Editor's Comments. It is a very bad idea to use dry wall screws with treated lumber. There are certainly ASTM codes which set out the coating specifications for certain types of fasteners to be used with ACQ treated lumber.
Can you use stainless steel nails in pressure treated wood?
Stainless steel is almost always a safe bet, but stainless steel fasteners are typically soft (and thus easily strippable), and they are some of the most costly on the market. For most applications, however, best nails for pressure treated lumber are either hot dipped galvanized nails and bolts.
Can you use stainless steel screws in treated lumber?
There are only two recommended corrosion resistant systems which should be used with pressure treated wood: hot-dip galvanized steel and stainless steel fasteners and industrial consumables.
What type of nails are used for Zmax connectors?
Use hot-dip galvanized (HDG) nails with ZMAX and HDG connector products. Use Type 316 stainless-steel nails with our stainless-steel connector products.
What is Simpson Strong Tie?
Simpson Strong-Tie LUS hangers are a light capacity joist hanger that utilize double shear nailing for added strength. 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. The Strong-Tie LUS26Z face mount joist hanger features a G185 ZMAX galvanized finish for added corrosion resistance and requires the use of hot-dip galvanized fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153.
