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H1 5-1/4-in 18 -Gauge ZMAX Steel Rafter tie Wood to wood

Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie H1 5-1/4-in 18 -Gauge ZMAX Steel Rafter tie Wood to wood

4.7
149
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 4.7 out of 5
149 Reviews


98% Recommend this product

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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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149 Customer Reviews

Cheap and simple install

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Helped me tie my roof rafters together and offered protection from truss uplift

May 27, 2026
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You had exectly amount of the brackets we needed

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Perfect and everything were organized

May 22, 2026
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Made it easy to hang a 2x4 for the blind.

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May 20, 2026
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Works as expected.

Used for decking in a tree house, worked great, would recoomend

May 12, 2026
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Easy to use product

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I must use product when building a deck.

May 9, 2026
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Works well durable

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May 6, 2026
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Sturdy

Worked great

May 5, 2026
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Sturdy

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Another great Simpson product to ensure the stability of my projects. Easy to install with Simpson fasteners.

May 2, 2026
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support + code

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An easier way to fasten 2" x 6" x 12' rafters to existing house wall ledgerboard for a lean to carport addition as a one person job.

April 29, 2026
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Added protection

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Easy to attach to secure in event of storms

April 28, 2026
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Lots of shear strength

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Very easy to install.

April 27, 2026
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