Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie H1 5-1/4-in 18 -Gauge ZMAX Steel Rafter tie Wood to wood
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these structural ties for exceptional strength and reliability in high-stress applications like hurricane-prone areas and heavy-load scenarios. Reviewers highlight real-world durability—roofs withstanding high winds for decades and preventing truss uplift effectively. Installation is consistently described as intuitive and straightforward, with users appreciating the flexibility to use nails or screws and noting they simplify one-person jobs like attaching rafters or hanging beams. Many express strong trust in consistent quality and repeat-purchase loyalty. A few mention minor concerns about sharp edges or thickness, though these isolated observations do not diminish the overwhelming positive consensus.
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Would Not RecommendVerified Purchaser
strong tie
Would Recommendworks great
Works great.
Would RecommendTook the guess work out of framing my chicken coop.
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The perfect part
Would RecommendI needed a mechanical tie, to attach two perpendicular, structural wood pieces together. This was the part, and it worked fantastic. A regular hurricane strap would not have fit the Bill. It was easy to install, I used The associated structural screws with it, and it worked great.
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Hurricane rafter clips
Would RecommendExactly as advertised. This seems to be a well made product.
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lowest rafter nailing hole could be higher up
easy install
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Typical ties...seem strong..
They are working well!! Very basic
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Good rafter tie
Would RecommendI like this tie because it helps hold my rafters in place while I get it nailed in at the bottom or top
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Worked great for my application.
Would RecommendVerified Purchaser
Use the approved fasteners and fill the holes.
Would RecommendThey work. Easy to use.
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Hi JC21001, this is Bekah from Simpson Strong-Tie. We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry your experience with our H1AZ was less than ideal. ... Read More