Hi Icanriggit, thank you for your message. You are correct, the outdoor accents connectors are designed to use the Outdoor Accents® SDWS22312DBB structural wood screws inserted through an STN22 hex-head washer. 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