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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
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 4.7 out of 5
150 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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150 Customer Reviews

Many uses for these

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Had a fence blow over in a storm, these worked perfect to replace the old hardware, very sturdy now, back in business.

April 16, 2026
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Hurricane Ties

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Does the job!

April 16, 2026
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Highly Recommend

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Sturdy, great for 2x4 rafters

April 16, 2026
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hurricane proofin

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strong

April 16, 2026
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Works as it should

Great for what i needed for shed

April 8, 2026
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Home projects

Perfect for our project .

April 2, 2026
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Wish they were a little cheaper but they're well m

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Easy to install I believe it'll be way better than toe nailing with more support and strength

March 27, 2026
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Great for attaching roof rafters.

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Strong and fit perfect and it kept the roof on my green house during high winds.

March 23, 2026
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Joist hanger

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Great product me ade life easy

March 15, 2026
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You can nail or screw them in,

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These hurricane ties made it easy to build a roof when there is a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, monsoon, or flood. We even like them during a drought or invasion of locusts.

March 5, 2026
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Alignment

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Fit good

February 18, 2026
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N/a

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Easy install

February 12, 2026
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Must have for decks

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January 22, 2026
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