Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie 3-in x 1-1/2-in 14 -Gauge Galvanized Nail plates
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these steel nail plates for their effectiveness, durability, and ease of installation. Most highlight that the heavy gauge construction reliably stops nails and screws from penetrating walls and damaging hidden wires or pipes, meeting building code requirements. Many appreciate the quick installation into studs using built-in prongs, with screw holes available as an alternative. Reviewers consistently describe them as solid, sturdy, and made with quality materials. A few note the prongs require a second tap to fully secure, and some mention sizing concerns for larger applications, but these minor issues are far outweighed by strong satisfaction with performance and safety.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Drywalled over wires with no problems
Would RecommendYou know, when you need these you need these. And here they are.
VRC compliance
Covers basic needs for safety and easy to install.
Great nail plates
Would RecommendThese nail plates work to keep you from nailing through wires.
Does the job
Would RecommendThese nail plates do the job for what I need. My biggest complaint is that I find that the prongs aren't quite long enough to grab the surface of the wood on first hit with the hammer.
They work great!
Would RecommendI used these to block nails/screws from hitting the electrical wire that was routed through the studs on an apartment before installing exterior sheathing. They did exactly what I needed them to do at a fraction of the cost as another product that I found in the same Lowes. They're very easy to install and a must if you want to be sure you don't cause any damage to your electrical wire or plumbing.
Nail Plates
Would RecommendWorks as expected. Items were not bent and hammered in smoothly.
this is the small size, comes in other sizes too
Would Recommendit is what it says, does what its supposed to. blocks nails.
It does the job.
Would RecommendIt does the job, no complexity here. Just pounded these in to the 2x4 in needed areas.
Sturdy and meets bldg code
i bought these to protect Electrical and AV wiring for basement project. They are easy to put in place and meet the building code requirements for electrical. Used for 2x4 studs I drilled.
Again, Lowe's carries them!
Would Recommendeasy to install with premade screw holes to help in areas where you cannot hammer them in
I flattened the spikes & just used roofing nails.
Would RecommendWhen installing the plate’s they do not stay in very well with the mounting spikes.
Works great for what you need it for
Would RecommendProduct works perfectly to keep Sheetrock crews hitting the electrical wire or plumbing that you might have running inside the walls. Barbs are sharp makes for easy install.
needs short nails if it won't covered right away
Would RecommendEasy to use needs short nails if it won't covered right away
No Templar treasure here my friends
That puppy ain't ever coming out. In a thousand years, the Remake of Curse of Oak Island will find remnants of 1000 year old wood with nail plates and corroded nails that will be all that's left of my house.
Great product stops nails
The product is as described and functions as intended.
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