Not all products are available in all finishes. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for product availability, ordering information and lead times.

For General Connectors and Fasteners

Material/Coating	Description	Level of Corrosion Resistance
Gray Paint	Water-based paint intended to protect the product while it is warehoused and in transit to the jobsite.	Low
Powder Coating	Baked on paint finish that is more durable than our standard paint and produces a better looking finished product.	Low
Standard G90 Zinc Coating	Zinc galvanized coating containing 0.90 oz. of zinc per square foot of surface area (total both sides).	Low
	Galvanized (G185) 1.85 oz. of zinc per square foot of surface area (hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A653 total both sides). These products require hot-dip galvanized fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153).	Medium
	Products are hot-dip galvanized after fabrication (14 ga. and thicker). The coating weight increases with material thickness. The minimum specified coating weight is 2.0 oz./ft2 (per ASTM A123 total both sides). These products require hot-dip galvanized fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153).	Medium
Double-Barrier Coating (SDS Screws)	Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive screws (SDS) that are manufactured with two different finishes that provide a level of corrosion protection that exceeds that provided by the previous HDG coating.	Medium
Stainless Steel	Products manufactured from Type 304, 305, 316 or 316L stainless steel, and provide greater durability against corrosion. Stainless steel nails are required with stainless steel products, and are available from Simpson Strong-Tie.	High

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Download the flier F-PTZMAXBI06: Critical Information: New Pressure Treated Woods Require additional Corrosion Resistance / Información Crítica: Las Maderas Con Tratamientos Alternativos De Presión Son Más Corrosivas Para El Acero.

For Quik Drive® Fasteners