APL L Strap Tie
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Product Details
Outdoor Accents flat L straps from Simpson Strong-Tie bring decorative appeal and lateral strength to any outdoor living space. They provide reinforcement for a connection where one lumber piece intersects another at a 90° angle. These straps are easily installed with Outdoor Accents structural screws and hex-head washers.
Key Features
- ZMAX® galvanization with a black powder coat offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Install with Outdoor Accents structural screws and hex-head washers (sold separately) for a decorative look
Material
- 12-gauge steel
Finish
- ZMAX® with black powder coat
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Use of the Outdoor Accents connectors requires use of the hex-head washer (STN22) and structural wood screw (SDWSDBB)
Options
- The APL4 is designed for use with 4x or larger lumber
- The APL6 is designed for use with 6x or larger lumber
Related Links
- Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
- General Notes
- Explore the full Outdoor Accents product line
- 2015 and 2018 International Building Code® Resources Portal
Catalog Pages
Related Literature
Load Tables
Beam-to-Column Ties and Flat Straps
- Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- Connector table loads and fastener quanitities are listed for two parts. For single part installations, use half the listed values.
- All fasteners are Outdoor Accents® SDWS22312DBB structural wood screws inserted through an STN22 washer.
- Fasteners sold separately.
Code Reports
| Part | IAPMO UES ER | ICC-ES ESR | City of Los Angeles | State of Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APL4 | ER-280 ER-102 | |||
| APL6 | ER-280 ER-102 |
Drawings
| Part | Orthographic | Perspective |
|---|---|---|
| APL4 | ||
| APL6 |
