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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
404 Reviews


96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these structural connectors for exceptional strength, durability, and ease of installation across diverse wood framing applications. The ZMAX coating resists rust in moist environments, and reviewers consistently report the ties hold up under extreme conditions. Installation is straightforward with well-designed screw hole placement that eliminates awkward fits and saves labor time. Many customers note their projects pass code inspection and meet building standards. Versatility across decks, roofs, and fence posts makes them a go-to solution. A few mention needing quality drill bits for certain materials, but overall satisfaction is overwhelming.

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404 Customer Reviews

Simple

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Hurricane rafter ties

May 1, 2026
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These rafter ties will hold up.

Very durable

May 1, 2026
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Chicken coup

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Using to make a new chicken coup Did as planned

April 27, 2026
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Excellent strapping for my shed roof to the frame

Solid strapping

April 27, 2026
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joist holders

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very good quality product

April 24, 2026
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Product is perfect

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Very good

April 24, 2026
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Worked great

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April 23, 2026
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rafter ties worked great

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worked as designed

April 17, 2026
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quality products

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Lowes product always live up to expected quality

April 16, 2026
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Helped hang with success

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These rafters helped so much as my son-in-law, and I were building a 13-foot-high horse shelter and these allowed us to get things super sturdy! Would buy these again!

April 16, 2026
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Make sure to line up the top plate line

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Perfect for tying joists to a top plate

April 16, 2026
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Required by building code

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Required by building code to tie roof framing to walls

April 12, 2026
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Good product

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Got the job done

April 10, 2026
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Rafter tie

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Works great

April 10, 2026
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Watch for sharp edges as they are stamped pieces

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Easy to install.

April 6, 2026
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