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.pretty flimsy
They'll connect a couple pieces of wood, but pretty flimsy.
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Great product
Great product, perfect for my home improvement the project!!
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Effective
Would RecommendEffective in tying together a run of boards for a top rail of fencing
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great way to reinforce weak joints
Would Recommendgreat way to reinforce joints
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quick fix.
Would Recommendextra strong support, easy to install (use). quick fix.
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Metal thing
Would RecommendVery solid and holds the wood together solidly.
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Great Company, Great Product(s)
Would RecommendOf the many many great Simpson products, this is one of the most versatile, be in for strengthening trusses, connecting flat surface materials, patching damage wood, whatever you can imagine. Always good to keep a handful of this in your toolbag.
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spice cabinet
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Good Morning Mike,
The tie plates are simply a light gauge (20ga) plate intended for non-structural home project applications. Other produ...