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STRONG-DRIVE SDW structural wood screws are code-listed to fasten multi-ply truss and engineered-wood assemblies.

Coating Innovations

New coatings are now available that exceed the standards of hot-dip galvanized fasteners. It is important that building inspectors and others get up to speed on these new coatings in order to determine if the coating has enough microns of plating to match or exceed hot-dip galvanizing.

The education of builders, contractors, inspectors, code officials, and homeowners will continue to be the key to fastener growth and innovation. The best way for dealers to encourage customers to upgrade to better fasteners is to educate them about the products. their choices. and the results of those choices. Since fasteners are such a small cost of the overall project, it always pays to specify and buy the proper fastener for the job.

STR0NG-DRIVE structural-connector screws have been tested and approved for use with many popular Strong-Tie connectors.

In some structural connector applications, screws have been developed to replace nails. For example, in tight spaces or overhead applications, screws are much easier and more convenient to install then standard structural connector nails. New structuralconnector screws feature an optimalsize shank that is specifically designed to match fastener holes in connectors. The fasteners' material also mimics the bend and yield of a connector nail, achieving the appropriate load values needed with metal connectors.

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