Questions and Answers for Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Mission Collection 5 in. ZMAX, Black Powder-Coated Deck Joist Tie for 2x Nominal Lumber

A:  Hello Greg, the fastener spacing for the APDJT2-6 is 2-1/2". 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. -Stacy

A:  Hello JFJF, this is Stacy with Simpson Strong-Tie. The APDJT can be installed in single or double applications. It attaches 2x joists to the side of 4x or larger support posts. 3 1/2" SDWS screws are recommended to be used for the post and 5 1/2" for the joists. If you have any further questions or wish to discuss this further please feel free to call us at (800) 999-5099. We look forward to speaking with you.

A:  I installed two per post (6x6 lumber), but used the 3.5-inch structural screws instead, with the Hex-Head Washer. Worked great, no overlap.

A:  Hello Trent, the hole dimeter for the APDJT2-6 are 9/16" holes. They have not been tested to be used with carriage bolts instead of screws. If you have any further questions please reach out to our Customer Service team by calling 800-999-5099.

A:  The APDJT2-6 has a 1 1/2" offset and is specifically sized for a 2x joist to 4x and larger posts. It would not work with a 4x8 beam. Thank you!

A:  Yes you will have to use the required diameter an length structural screws for your project. They make black ones to match in this system.

A:  APDJT2-6 connectors are sold individually. It sized to support 2x dimensional lumber (1 1/2" actual width) onto 6x6 timber post.

A:  Single bracket. The 2X in the description means 2” lumber, such as 2x4”, 2x6”, 2x10”, etc.

A:  This connector is not sized for a 4x6. The APDJT2-6 deck joist tie attaches 2x joists to the side of 4x or larger support posts. It installs quickly and easily with the Outdoor Accents structural wood screw and hex-head washer for the look of a bolted connection - th joist fastener is an Outdoor Accents® SDWS22512DBB structural wood screw inserted through an STN22 washer. The post fastener is an SDWS22312DBB structural screw inserted through an STN22 washer.Thank you!

A:  The holes in the APDJT2-6 are 0.563" diameter. Joist fasteners are two Outdoor Accents® SDWS22512DBB structural wood screws inserted through STN22 washers. Post fasteners are two SDWS22312DBB structural screws inserted through STN22 washers. (Fasteners and washers are sold separately.) Thank you!