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6-in 18 -Gauge ZMAX Steel Rafter tie Wood to wood

Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie 6-in 18 -Gauge ZMAX Steel Rafter tie Wood to wood

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  4.8 out of 5
343 Reviews


96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these hurricane ties and rafter connectors for exceptional strength and reliability, with most highlighting their critical role in reinforcing wood connections for decks, pergolas, sheds, and roof framing in high-wind areas. Installation is consistently described as simple and straightforward, with pre-punched holes and compatibility with common fasteners eliminating toenailing. Reviewers report the ties deliver peace of mind during hurricanes, with many noting they work across diverse applications and improve structural rigidity. A few mention needing approved fasteners or pilot holes, but these are minor considerations. Overall, customers consider these ties an essential, dependable solution for structural reinforcement.

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343 Customer Reviews

Holds well

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Easy to use

June 20, 2026
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Trust Simpson for anything structural

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These hurricane ties are bomb. Easy to nail off and the ZMAX coating means they will outlast the wood they are holding. Used a lot of these on a deck build and every connection is solid. Simpson hardware is never the place to cut corners.

June 18, 2026
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Would recommend to anyone building steps

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Worked perfect for the job

June 8, 2026
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The quality control is excellent!

I enjoy that it is able to keep my framing sound!!

June 1, 2026
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Easy to instal

Price and quality

May 30, 2026
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Awesome

Great Product

May 27, 2026
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Strong support

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Easy to use

May 27, 2026
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Works as designed

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Straight forward and a simple to install does what it needs to

May 27, 2026
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Rock you like a hurricane!

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There hurricane straps. Not much to go wrong.

May 26, 2026
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It does what it should

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Good product.

May 25, 2026
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Great

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Great product

May 22, 2026
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Strong tie

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Strong tie, good screw hole placement. Good item to tie construction wood together, eaiser than toenailing.

May 22, 2026
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