Hi HomeDepotCustomer, this is Ricardo. Thank you for your message. We want to make sure we address your issue as we take pride in the manufacturing of our products. The key features of our PGT2 ties are the ease of installation, the versatility of center and corner applications, and the additional weather protection with the ZMAX coating. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you.​​