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Outdoor Accents
®
Decorative Hardware
Avant Collection
TM
Strap Ties
Beam-to-Column Ties and Flat Straps
Model
No.
Ga.
Dimensions
(in.)
Fastener Qty.
DF/SP Allowable
Loads (lb.)
W L H Post Beam
Uplift
(160)
F
1
(160)
APVL4 12 3 8
¼
8
¼
2 4 1,155 670
APVL6 12 5 10
½
10
½
4 6 1,905 1,340
APVT4 12 3 13
½
8
¼
2 4 1,330 1,015
APVT6 12 5 16 10
½
4 8 2,130 1,425
1. Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading
with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
2. Connector table loads and fastener quantities are listed for two parts.
For single part installations, use half the listed values.
3. All fasteners are Outdoor Accents SDWS22312DBB structural wood
screws inserted through an STN22 hex-head washer. Fasteners
sold separately.
APVST610
(APVST412 similar)
APVT6
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
APVT6
ER-102
SIMPSON
Strong-Tie
®
Use & Warnings:
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W
L
H
21/4" min.
F
1
APVL4
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
Use & Warnings:
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APVL4
ER-102
SIMPSON
Strong-Tie
®
H
W
L
F
1
21/4" min.
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
WS22
3.5
SIMPSON
Strong-Tie
®
APVST610
Use & Warnings:
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L
W
Connect Beam to Post with Strap Ties
The Avant Collection flat T and L strap ties add contemporary flair and structural strength to your outdoor living space or even
an indoor project. They provide reinforcement for connections where one lumber piece intersects another at a 90° angle. They’re
designed to accommodate multiple lumber sizes and must be installed with Outdoor Accents
®
structural wood screws
and hex-head washers.
Flat Straps
Model
No.
Ga.
Dimensions
(in.)
Fastener
Qty.
DF/SP
Allowable Tension Load
(160)
W L
APVST412 12 3 11
¼
8 850
APVST610 12 5 9
¾
8 1,505
1. Allowable loads have been increased for wind or seismic loads with no further
increase allowed.
2. Connector table loads and fastener quantities are listed for two parts. For
single part installations, use half the listed values.
3. All fasteners are Outdoor Accents SDWS22312DBB structural wood screws
inserted through an STN22 hex-head washer. Fasteners sold separately.
Join Beams with Flat Straps
The Avant Collection flat straps work for lumber in both nominal and rough sizes. They can be used to connect two beams
together or added to any project as a decorative accent.