Simpson Strong TieJust like your home, it's important to make sure your deck is built right. Most experts agree that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years. It is estimated that there are millions of decks in the U.S. That are beyond their useful life and may be unsafe. In fact, the number of deck collapses has increased in recent years. Since 1999, there have been more than 850 reported injuries and 20 deaths as a result of deck failures.If you're building a deck or have an existing deck, you should know how to evaluate its construction to make sure it's structurally sound and safe. Using the proper structural connectors and fasteners (like nails and screws) as well as regular maintenance are the keys to a safe, strong deck.
At The Deck Store we invite you to learn more about how to make your deck safe. We are the deck experts, come in or with your deck framing connection questions.Simpson Strong Tie is the industry standard for deck framing hardware.
DetailsThe Simpson Strong-Tie HGAM10KT is a gusseted angle designed to attach gable trusses to masonry and provide added lateral wind resistance. This kit includes a quantity of (10) HGAM10 gusseted angles and all of the necessary SDS heavy duty connector screws and Titen concrete screws required for installation. The Strong-Tie HGAM10KT hurricane Tie kit features a G90 Galvanized finish for added corrosion resistance but is not designed for use with treated lumber.NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load valuesCalifornia Residents:SpecificationsThickness:14 GaugeMaterial:Carbon SteelFinish:G90 GalvanizedFor Use With Treated Lumber:noManufacturer Name:Simpson Strong-TieProduct Guide Document. The Simpson Strong-Tie HGAM10KT is a gusseted angle designed to attach gable trusses to masonry and provide added lateral wind resistance. This kit includes a quantity of (10) HGAM10 gusseted angles and all of the necessary SDS heavy duty connector screws and Titen concrete screws required for installation.
Attaches to gable trusses and provides good lateral wind resistance. 14-gauge galvanized steel. Kits are packaged with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive screws (SDS). Warning: Cancer. View and download code reports for Simpson Strong-Tie products in PDF format.
The Strong-Tie HGAM10KT hurricane Tie kit features a G90 Galvanized finish for added corrosion resistance but is not designed for use with treated lumber.NOTE: The correct fasteners installed in the correct position must be used to achieve published load valuesCalifornia Residents.