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Connectors Approved for Use with the Strong-Drive® SD Structural-Connector Screw

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General Product Use Information

These connectors are code listed under ICC-ES ESR-3096 when installed with the SD screw. Check with your local building department to determine whether the correct size of SD structural-connector screw may be used as a suitable substitute for nails.

Since testing of the SD structural-connector screw is ongoing, Simpson Strong‑Tie will continue to add newly-approved connectors to this list. For more information on connectors approved for use with the Strong-Drive® SD Structural-Connector Screw, see p. 335-337 in of the Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2019).

Strong-Drive SD Connector Screw Product Information
Model Description Model Description
A Angle LRUZ Rafter Hanger
A34/A35 Framing Angles LSC Adjustable Stringer Connector
ABA Post Base LSTA Strap Tie
ABU Post Base ST Strap Tie
ABW Post Base LSTI Strap Tie
AC Post Cap LTP Lateral Tie Plate
BC Post Cap LU Hanger
BC Post Base LUC Hanger
BCS Post Cap LUS Hanger
CTS218 Compression and Tension Strap LSU Hanger
DJT Deck Joist Tie LSSU Hanger
DPTZ Deck Post Tie MST Strap Tie
DTT1Z MSTA Strap Tie
EPB Elevated Post Base MSTC Strap Tie
EPCZ MSTI Strap Tie
FB Fence Bracket MTS Twist Strap
FBF Fence Bracket Flat Plate NS Nail Stopper
FBR Fence Bracket PA Purlin Anchor
E-Z Mender® Fence Post Repair Brackets PBS Post Base
FWH Four-Way Connector PCZ
GA Angle PF/PFB/PFDB Post Frame Hanger
H Hurricane and Seismic Ties PSPN Protective Plate
HGUS Hanger RR Ridge Rafter Connector
HHUS Hanger RSP Stud-Plate Tie
HHRC Hip Ridge Connector RTA Rigid Tie® Angle
HPT Hurricane Tie RTB Rigid Tie Bracket
HRS Strap Tie RTC Rigid Tie Corner
HTP Tie Plate RTF Rigid Tie Flat
HSUR/HSUL Hangers RTT Rigid Tie Connector
HTT Tension Tie SUR/SUL Hangers
HTU Face-Mount Truss Hanger THASR/THASL Adjustable/Skewable Truss Hangers
HUS Hanger TJC Jack-Truss Connector
KBS Knee-Brace Stabilizer TP Tie Plate
L Angle TPA Tie Plate
LCE Post Cap VTCR Single-Sided Valley-Truss Clip
LPC Post Cap