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Coatings Available
updated 9/23/09
Not all products are available in all finishes. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for product availability, ordering information and lead times.
| Material/Coating | Description | Level of Corrosion Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Paint | Water-based paint intended to protect the product while it is warehoused and in transit to the jobsite. | Low |
| Powder Coating | Baked on paint finish that is more durable than our standard paint and produces a better looking finished product. | Low |
| Standard G90 Zinc Coating | Zinc galvanized coating containing 0.90 oz. of zinc per square foot of surface area (total both sides). | Low |
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Galvanized (G185) 1.85 oz. of zinc per square foot of surface area (hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A653 total both sides). These products require hot-dip galvanized fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153). | Medium |
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Products are hot-dip galvanized after fabrication (14 ga. and thicker). The coating weight increases with material thickness. The minimum specified coating weight is 2.0 oz./ft2 (per ASTM A123 total both sides). These products require hot-dip galvanized fasteners (fasteners which meet the specifications of ASTM A153). | Medium |
| Double-Barrier Coating (SDS Screws) |
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive screws (SDS) that are manufactured with two different finishes that provide a level of corrosion protection that exceeds that provided by the previous HDG coating. | Medium |
| Mechanically Galvanized, Class 55 |
Mechanically applied zinc in accordance with ASTM B695, Class 55. Class 55 fasteners are compatible with zinc coated and painted connectors. | Medium |
| Stainless Steel | Products manufactured from Type 304, 305, 316 or 316L stainless steel, and provide greater durability against corrosion. Stainless steel nails are required with stainless steel products, and are available from Simpson Strong-Tie. | High |
Contact Simpson for product availability, ordering information and lead times.
Download the flier F-PTZMAXBI06: Critical Information: New Pressure Treated Woods Require additional Corrosion Resistance / Información Crítica: Las Maderas Con Tratamientos Alternativos De Presión Son Más Corrosivas Para El Acero.
| Material/Coating | Description | Level of Corrosion Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| TufCote™ | Fasteners are coated after fabrication in a two part process consisting of an electroplated zinc layer followed by an epoxy top coat | Low |
| Xtreme-Coat™ | Fasteners are coated after fabrication with a multi-layer engineered plating. | Low |
| N2000 | Fasteners are coated after fabrication with a co-deposited, mechanically plated zinc-nickel alloy. | Medium |
| Quik Guard | Fasteners are coated after fabrication in a two part process consisting of an electroplated zinc layer followed by an organic top coat. | Medium |
| Stainless Steel | Fasteners are manufactured from type 305, 316, or 410 stainless steel, and provide greater durability against corrosion. See more information about Quik Drive Coatings/Finishes. | High |
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