Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie 4-in x 1-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Mending plates
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these mending plates for exceptional strength and reliability in joining wood pieces securely. Most find them easy to install with a hammer, appreciating the sharp prongs and straightforward design for perpendicular board connections. Many report outstanding performance in heavy-duty applications like gate reinforcement and structural repairs. Some users working with pressure-treated or dense hardwoods note difficulty driving prongs in or occasional bending, though these challenges remain uncommon. Overall, reviewers consider them highly effective and dependable for most construction and repair projects.
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Would RecommendFirst time used product. These plates with the teeth on the other side bite into the wood was shocking. I expected some of the teeth to fold or bend, but not one caved it. The entire plate was easily hammered to mend my boards together. The amazing part was I didn’t have to reinforce the plate with additional nails. After plate was attached I couldn’t believe how neat, smooth and tight it was attached. I pulled on it and attempt to remove it, but it showed me it was for real. I took a picture o...
Strong enough to mend 2x6's
Would RecommendGrabs the wood to be mended together great and holds exactly where its placed
The best & most humane squirrel/rodent deterrent
After years of trying to keep squirrels out of my large trees, off my roof and out of my attic, by total accident, i saw these. I sprayed black/brown and screwed them into the climbing/resting areas-spiked side up-below 10 feet. For various angles between limbs, they can be bent as needed. They are humane and non chemical...and for two years, the difference is very noticible. Yeah, I know they are made for totally diffent use...but these are much more cost efficient and humane than the chemica...
Good surface fastener for wood frame repair
Would RecommendWas able to use mending plate for hot tub frame repair
From 4-in x 2-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Mending plates Verified Purchaser
MENDING PLATES
Would RecommendIt has been said. You can only apply mending plates using a press, thats not true.
From 6-in x 3-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Mending plates Verified Purchaser