🔩 Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22500DB R50 Timber Exterior Fastener Review

Someone returned this and filled the box with roofing nails This is not a verification of the screws as the return was sold without verification big disappointment

Forget about lagging screws and double drilling in decking. No pilot holes are required as it will gnaw through the wood without splitting it. I used 8 inch lengths to block and attach the railing to my deck. The head of the screw is pressed into the wood to ensure a good flush.

Using 3", 4", 5" and 6" to fix my 700 sq ft. ft (25 yrs) ) roof deck at high stress and stress points, especially when pulling sister deck and roof frame to 6 x 6 joists (large washer head helps a lot). I always punch all the screw holes (takes longer but doesn't split). I use a 7/32 drill bit for these screws; I found 13/64" too strong and 15/64" too loose - I rotated the pair while testing to find the correct diameter, but 7/32" worked perfectly for me. It pulled single, sister - (and triple)