Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDWS SDWS22500DB-R50 Timber Screw, 5 in L, Serrated Thread, Washer Head, Steel, Tan

The Strong-Drive® SDWS timber screw is designed to provide an easy to install, high-strength alternative to through-bolting and traditional lag screws. This screw is ideal for the contractor and do-it-yourselfer alike. It is code listed in IAPMO UES ER-192 and meets 2018 and 2021 IRC® and IBC® code requirements for most common wood framing applications.

Made of steel with a double-barrier coated finish, with applicable materials Wood, drive size T40, drive type 6-Lobe Torx.

Application

For structural wood-to-wood/engineered including ledgers, mass timber connections including CLT wall-to-wall, floor-to-floor, surface splines and lap joints

• SawTooth® point ensures fast starts, reduces installation torque and eliminates the need for pre-drilling in most applications
• Bold thread design provides excellent holding power
• Under-head nibs offer greater control when seating the head
• Large low-profile washer head provides maximum bearing area (3/4 in head Dia)
• Size identification on all SDWS screw heads
• Six-lobe T40 drive provides positive engagement that makes the screw easy to drive and improves bit life
• Double-barrier coating provides corrosion resistance equivalent to hot-dip galvanization, making it suitable for certain exterior and preservative-treated-wood applications