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5-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Steel Tie plate Wood to wood

Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie 5-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Steel Tie plate Wood to wood

4.7
196
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 4.7 out of 5
198 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

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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.

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198 Customer Reviews

Provided safety

Would Recommend

Perfect solution for my attic. I had loose boards and now they are very secure.

May 27, 2026
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So far good

Strong support

May 23, 2026
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Funktioal

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It works

May 11, 2026
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Hi Rich, this is Lexus from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that our TP15 worked well for your project. If y...

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Good for smaller wood projects

Works forwhat i needed it for

May 8, 2026
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Use one on each side

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Work great for added strength

May 8, 2026
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Precise

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Just as described, perfect for what I needed. Holes were precise.

May 7, 2026
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Excellent product

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Worked well for my needs.

May 6, 2026
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This plate will secure numerous types of walls.

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I used these to secure the walls in my shed and they worked great.

May 5, 2026
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Had to drill the holes a little bigger for screws.

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Used these to tie wood to metal bracing in greenhouse.

May 1, 2026
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Sturdy and durable

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I appreciate the various hole placements on the plate to allow for options during installation. Inexpensive and easy to install.

April 29, 2026
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Did the job!

April 25, 2026
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Good quality

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Product did what I was looking for

April 23, 2026
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