Structural Hardware & Connectors

Structural hardware and connectors join the framing members of decks, porches, pergolas and fences. They include joist hangers, post bases, hurricane ties, brackets, structural screws and bolts. Good connectors help a frame hold together and resist uplift, while the right coating helps them last. With pressure-treated lumber and coastal salt air, corrosion resistance matters, so hot-dip galvanized or stainless options are common choices for these conditions.

Everything on this page is from Simpson Strong-Tie: joist, beam and rafter hangers, post bases and caps, hurricane and seismic ties, holdowns, deck, fence and porch connectors, anchors, adhesives, structural screws, fasteners and nails. It also covers Quik Drive auto-feed systems, Strong-Wall shearwalls, rod tiedown systems, steel connections and repair products. Connectors differ in coating, gauge and required fasteners. Selection depends on the frame design, so check local code and the manufacturer's installation guide, and work with your builder or engineer.