06 0520 - Wood and Plastic Fastenings

(Generally these systems are code-approved methods of wood attachment and seismic/wind stiffening, and not ordinary screws or nails.)


SFS intec

SFS intec
Manufacturer of fasteners for heavy-timber construction. The WT system is a double threaded self-drilling fastener for heavy timber to timber connections. The WS system is a self-drilling dowel for multi-profile steel to timber joints. Mini-WT fasteners are perfect for timber cladding, terraces and decking.


Simpson StrongTie

Simpson Strong-Tie Co.
Helping to build better buildings – simpler, stronger and safer, Simpson Strong-Tie is the most specified brand of framing hardware. Our field-tested, code-listed and value-engineered product offering includes structural connectors, anchor bolts, wood and steel Strong-Wall® shear walls, Strong Frame™ moment frames and Anchor Tiedown Systems for high-wind and seismic-resistant construction. Custom connectors also are available.


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See also:
06 0526 - Seismic and Hurricane Hold Down Systems
06 1760 - Prefabricated Wood Trusses - for truss systems



SFS intec

SFS intec
Manufacturer of fasteners for heavy-timber construction. The WT system is a double threaded self-drilling fastener for heavy timber to timber connections. The WS system is a self-drilling dowel for multi-profile steel to timber joints. Mini-WT fasteners are perfect for timber cladding, terraces and decking.


Simpson StrongTie

Simpson Strong-Tie Co.
Helping to build better buildings – simpler, stronger and safer, Simpson Strong-Tie is the most specified brand of framing hardware. Our field-tested, code-listed and value-engineered product offering includes structural connectors, anchor bolts, wood and steel Strong-Wall® shear walls, Strong Frame™ moment frames and Anchor Tiedown Systems for high-wind and seismic-resistant construction. Custom connectors also are available.