A backyard with a modern pergola built using the Simpson Strong-Tie Sage System, featuring warm lighting and stylish outdoor seating, creating a cozy space for relaxation and social gatherings.

Outdoor pergola with wooden beams and a shade cover, surrounded by palm trees. People are sitting and chatting in a cozy backyard setting.

DIY a Stunning Structure

Introducing the Outdoor Accents® Sage System™ DIY pergola builder, the latest innovation in our expanding line of decorative hardware. Designed with homeowners in mind, Sage System connectors deliver strength, beauty and simplicity, making it easier than ever to create appealing outdoor structures. Installation is straightforward and secure, thanks to DIY-friendly fasteners.

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Move Up to the New, Stronger HDUE™

Engineered for higher loads, this new holdown is ideal for meeting the design demands of today’s residential structures, such as three-story homes with more windows and reduced area for shearwalls.

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A wooden deck attached to a brick house with outdoor furniture. Overlaid is Simpson Strong-Tie’s Deck Connection and Fastening Guide, offering recommendations for safe, code-compliant decks.

New Deck Connection and Fastening Guide

Learn how to build a safe, strong deck with the latest Deck Connection and Fastening Guide. This document provides guidelines, best practices, applications and tips to build code-compliant decks using industry-leading connectors, fasteners and anchors.

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Wooden outdoor workbench with drawers, tools, and a pegboard back, set up under trees on a sunny day.

A Custom Workbench Built for Function and Flair

When your garage needs more space but you’re not ready to compromise on capability, a customized solution is the way to go. In this post, team member Robert Shirley walks us through his weekend project: transforming a large, outdated workbench into a sleek, space-saving design inspired by The Family Handyman’s “Super Bench!” With clever modifications, repurposed materials, and a toolkit full of Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners...

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Building a Career at Simpson Strong-Tie: Efrain Ramos’s 27-Year Journey of Growth

Discover Efrain Ramos’s 27-year journey of growth and career development at Simpson Strong-Tie. From press operator to engineering supervisor, he illustrates the company’s supportive culture, professional growth opportunities and commitment to its employees.

Steel framing structure under construction against a clear blue sky, showcasing metal beams and trusses in a modern building project.

Quickframes™ — The Safer, Faster Solution For Rooftop Openings

Roofs of commercial buildings are often cluttered with equipment and skylights. The equipment (HVAC units, generators, exhaust fans, etc.) keeps the building interior comfortable and functional, while skylights add to the ambience of the space. But have you thought about how those elements are supported?

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