Connectors & Structure Hardware

Connectors and structure hardware tie together the posts, beams and rafters of pergolas, arbors, pavilions and other outdoor structures. They include brackets, post bases, beam saddles, rafter ties and the bolts and screws that go with them. Good hardware helps a structure stay square and stable, and decorative hardware can be a visible design feature. Near the coast, corrosion-resistant coatings help hardware hold up in salt air and humidity.

This page features four Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents collections: Mission, Avant, Essentials and Sage. Outdoor Accents is decorative structural hardware for wood pergolas, arbors, pavilions and porch frames, so the connectors become part of the look. The collections differ mainly in style, so pick the one that suits the house and the rest of your outdoor finishes. Connector selection still depends on the frame design, so check local code and the manufacturer's installation guide, and follow your builder or engineer.