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

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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. 41-43 in of the Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2017).

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
EPB Elevated Post Base MSTA Strap Tie
EPCZ MSTC Strap Tie
FB Fence Bracket MSTI Strap Tie
FBF Fence Bracket Flat Plate MTS Twist Strap
FBR Fence Bracket NS Nail Stopper
E-Z Mender® Fence Post Repair Brackets PA Purlin Anchor
FWH Four-Way Connector PBS Post Base
GA Angle PCZ
H Hurricane and Seismic Ties PF/PFB/PFDB Post Frame Hanger
HGUS Hanger PSPN Protective Plate
HHUS Hanger RR Ridge Rafter Connector
HHRC Hip Ridge Connector RSP Stud-Plate Tie
HPT Hurricane Tie RTA Rigid Tie® Angle
HRS Strap Tie RTB Rigid Tie Bracket
HTP Tie Plate RTC Rigid Tie Corner
HSUR/HSUL Hangers RTF Rigid Tie Flat
HTT Tension Tie RTT Rigid Tie Connector
HTU Face-Mount Truss Hanger SUR/SUL Hangers
HUS Hanger THASR/THASL Adjustable/Skewable Truss Hangers
KBS Knee-Brace Stabilizer TJC Jack-Truss Connector
L Angle TP Tie Plate
LCE Post Cap TPA Tie Plate
LPC Post Cap VTCR Single-Sided Valley-Truss Clip