Review on 🛠️ Simpson Strong Tie SDWS22400DB R50 Timber Exterior: Enhanced Durability for Outdoor Applications by Bobby Posner

Much easier than drilling/hammering joists. I replaced them with the recommended 5/8 screws + nails on my ledger. Always less penetration than the alternative. Simpson even published an alternative NC Building Code Appendix M to bring the spacing requirements for these screws in line with those for bolts/nails. The inspector asked me to use 3 or 4 screws just in case, but it's better than drilling out 14 of them. hardware