Simpson strong tie projects

We take pride in knowing that when contractors and homebuilders choose our connectors and fasteners they know they're made to the highest quality standards. Now, DIYers can also feel that same confidence knowing that the projects built with our products will bring beauty and strength to your living space.

Learn how to make a super handy shelving unit with plyboard and 2x4 lumber. This is great for a garage, basement, or shed.

The LSTA is designed to resist tension loads in wood-to-wood applications. This light strap tie utilizes a staggered nail pattern to help minimize wood splitting. The LSTA is designed for use on the edge of 2x members. Simpson Strong-Tie 12-in 20-Gauge Galvanized Steel Foundation Strap Wood To Wood | LSTA12

This weekend we built the first of four heavy duty workbenches for the OPC workshop! This project was very simple, and the design works not only for a workbench (as we're using it), but also for sturdy storage shelves in a basement or garage. We built a two-shelf bench, but this design can be easily modified for three or four-shelf models. Our goal for each workbench is an inexpensive, free-standing, movable table that can support a lot of weight (400+ lbs. total), with no perceptible…

We take pride in knowing that when contractors and homebuilders choose our connectors and fasteners they know they're made to the highest quality standards. Now, DIYers can also feel that same confidence knowing that the projects built with our products will bring beauty and strength to your living space.

It started with a simple question: How can we bring our commitment to building safe, strong structures to the our customers’ outdoor spaces? From that idea our Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware solution was born. Outdoor Accents brings both elegance and structural strength to any project you might dream up for your backyard. We offer two distinct decorative hardware lines to fit the aesthetic of your outdoor living structure. Our Mission Collection® features connectors that add a hint of…

The single-sided H2A hurricane tie is designed to resist uplift and lateral loads and is a value-added solution for high-wind applications.

Free pergola plans by Simpson Strong-Tie will help beautify your backyard while providing your family and guests with shade to relax in. These pergola designs were developed by Simpson Strong-Tie engineers, so you can be confident that not only will they look great but they’ll be safe, strong structures. We’ve set out to create a diverse selection of architectural styles to make it easier for you to find the structure that best enhances your outdoor space. If you’re looking for something…

Small but strong, Simpson Strongtie's DTT1Z hardware meets the new 2015 IRC deck lateral load connection figure. Plus a technical bulletin details several options for securing the connection to sills,…

Simpson Strong-Tie connectors make projects easier to build while making them stronger and safer. They are engineered and tested to perform and are manufactured to the highest quality standards. Whether working on a home project or building a structure to comply with building codes, go with the choice of engineers and contractors, go with genuine Simpson Strong-Tie connectors.