Fixings & Metalwork

The HES (heavy engineered strap) replaces traditional heavy restraint straps in roof and floor construction. Reducing the thickness to 1.5mm allows the HES strap to span over the top of floor joists and the bottom chords of trusses without the need for notching.

Complient with BS EN 845-1, Simpson Strongtie heavy engineered restraint straps are less than 40% of the weight, quicker to fit and overcome many fixing problems associated with traditional heavy straps.

Metal brace for strengthening corners. Can be used for internal or external corners.
Pre-drilled for use with countersunk screws, countersunk on both sides of fixing hole.
Bright Zinc Plated (BZP) for corrosion resistance.

Thickness: 2.5mm
Width: 24mm
Length: 150mm x 150mm
Drill Holes: 7.0mm (x6)

Folded eye bolt, used for straining and tightening wires.

- Length: 150mm (to centre of eye)
- ⅜" Imperial thread (approx. 9mm thick)
- Internal eye diameter 15mm
- Includes 2 nuts & 2 Washers
- Bright Zinc Plated finish

Self drilling timber screws, made from high tensile steel for extreme strength. Perfect for many structural & landscaping projects. These Timberfast screws have a Flush Washer Head with a T30 Torx Drive, which reduces the chance of "cam out", the flush 16mm diameter washer head ensures that materials are securely clamped together when the screw is tightened, leaving a smart, flush appearance.

Popular uses include: building, fencing, decking (connecting framework) and joining sleepers

- Boxes of 50 screws, ¼" T30 Torx Driving Bit included (fits a standard drill / impact driver)
- Screws and bit drivers can be purchased individually when bought in store or ordered by phone
- Zinc plated with an additional corrosion resistant Green Ruspert® coating - details in download tab below

Traditional round wire nails for fixing timber to timber. Large head for increased holding power.

Nail Length: 150mm
Nail gauge: 6.0mm
Average nail count = 29 /kg
Finish: Galvanised, service class 3 according to EN 10016-2
Manufactured to BS EN 10230-1