Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie 5-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Steel Tie plate Wood to wood
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these metal mending plates for their strength, durability, and ease of installation across diverse DIY and construction projects. Most highlight the 20-gauge steel as robust and reliable for reinforcing wood joints, securing 2x4s to posts, and stabilizing fence connections. Reviewers consistently note the simple design with multiple hole placements works with both screws and nails, making installation quick and requiring no special tools. Many use them for greenhouse framing, shelving, and furniture repairs. Customers view them as excellent value for the price. A few mention the gauge feels lighter than expected for heavy-duty applications or require drilling larger holes for screws. Overall, most consider them a dependable, cost-effective solution.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Porch overhang supplies
Would RecommendMade the job very easy to do building a porch overhang
Great versatile plate
Would RecommendThese plates are so versatile for a number of different projects. I actually used these to connect benderboard garden edging together to form a tree edging ring for a synthetic lawn project.
Braces
Would RecommendVery economical and strong good to strengthen the structure i was building.
Solid quality metal bracket, would buy it again…..
Would RecommendIt was easy to attach two pieces of wood together with this bracket.
Good quality but too pricy
Would RecommendI use it to to fix two loose Futon legs. It's good quality metal plate but too pricy. So i give four stars
Good enough!
Would RecommendI used this to connect butt-joints together in a small modification project for a kitchen table. Be sure to get non tapered screws - for for the flat ones with round heads. It would be nice to see a tapered option, but it did the job well enough.
Good quality
Would RecommendPerfect for joining our shed pad, good quality and affordable
solid construction
Would RecommendVery Rigid and was exactly what I expect when it comes to quality.
Great product
Would RecommendI have used countless numbers of these tie plates on an RV Reno project I’ve been doing and they work great
Fine mending plates
These are fine mending plates but were a bit wide for my project
Good for small lumber. Not very strong
Would RecommendLight gauge. I ended up going for something a bit more sturdy
Simpson 20 gauge wood ties
Would RecommendI have used this brand ties for a number of years with no issues or failures
Sharp edges so protect skin and fingers.
Would RecommendEasy to use for wood connections, joist to girder, etc.
Quality
This product fit perfectly. It was sturdy enough to hold my fence post
Just what I needed for the job at hand.
Would RecommendExactly what I was looking for for the job at hand
Exactly what I needed
Would RecommendI used that as a mounting plate for grill doors - it worked well.