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 tie plates for delivering strong, reliable joint reinforcement across diverse DIY and construction projects. Users consistently highlight their exceptional strength in high-stress applications like rafters and deck framing, noting connections are "way better than screws or nails alone." Installation is praised as simple and intuitive, with the ability to hand-bend plates to 45 or 90 degree angles without specialized tools. Customers appreciate their affordability and versatility, frequently planning to keep extras on hand. A few mention the metal is thinner than expected, though most consider this a minor trade-off for the overall value and performance.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.It’s a tie plate
Would RecommendDoes exactly what it is supposed to to do. Sturdy, well built and affordable.
Useful for building a chicken coop
Would RecommendWe used these for building our chicken coop and they worked well for us. We used them as reinforcements while framing.
Versatile product
Would RecommendVery easy to use, just what I needed. If you’re needing to secure rafters or wood this will do it.
Quick and easy deck roof build
Would RecommendQuick and easy deck roof build, they are light but have held up to Cache Valley weather
They are GREAT!!!
Would RecommendThe feeling if security is well achieved with these unions.
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Variety of uses.
Would RecommendIt worked great. Thin enough to Ben at right angles if needed.
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Simple, multipurpose, affordable joining of parts
Would RecommendI used these plates on the back-side of a frame that holds privacy lattice around a crawlspace. The frame made of nominal 1" lumber with butt joints had previously been attached to the structure with dozens of screws and was coming apart anyway. With tie plates on the butt joints, two or three screws per section are enough to hold each 10' frame; removal for access will be much easier, too. I used 3/4" #6 stainless pan-head screws to secure the tie plates to 1" lumber. These tie plates must ha...
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Perfect mending plate for my pergola
Would RecommendPerfect mending plate to build a long awning/ pergola.
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Great product
Would RecommendExcellent product that worked well for my application.
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