Product Description
The Simpson APVKB45-4 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX Black Powder-Coated Knee Brace Connector by Simpson Strong-Tie makes installation of 45 deg. bracing supports fast and easy. As part of the Outdoor Accents line of decorative hardware, this connector helps bring beauty and strength to custom outdoor living structures. Featuring straighter edges from the Avant Collection for a more contemporary design, it is built for nominal 4x lumber and finished with ZMAX galvanization and a black powder coat for superior corrosion resistance in exterior and treated-wood applications.
Key Features
- Installs quickly and easily with the Outdoor Accents 3-1/2 in. structural wood screw and Outdoor Accents hex-head washer (sold separately)
- Easily attaches knee braces to posts or beams
- Adds decorative flair to knee brace connections
- For nominal 4x lumber
- Made from 12-gauge steel
- ZMAX galvanization with black powder coat offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Part of the Avant Collection, featuring straighter edges for a more contemporary design
- Available in two sizes - APVKB45-4 and APVKB45-6 - to accommodate nominal 4x or 6x lumber, respectively
Specifications
- MPN: APVKB45-4
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Collection: Outdoor Accents Avant Collection
- Member Size: 4x
- Length: 3 in.
- Width 1: 5-5/8 in.
- Width 2: 5-5/8 in.
- Gauge: 12
- Coating: Powder Coating, Black
- Finish: ZMAX Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
- Install With: (4) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (4) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Knee brace connections on custom outdoor living structures
- Attaching knee braces to posts or beams
- Exterior applications requiring corrosion-resistant hardware
- Applications involving treated lumber where extra corrosion protection is required
Frequently Asked Questions
- What lumber size is the APVKB45-4 designed for?
- The APVKB45-4 is designed for nominal 4x lumber. If you need a connector for nominal 6x lumber, the APVKB45-6 is the appropriate size.
- What fasteners are required to install the APVKB45-4?
- Installation requires (4) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws and (4) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers, both sold separately.
- Why does the APVKB45-4 feature ZMAX galvanization with a black powder coat?
- The ZMAX galvanization combined with the black powder coat finish offers extra corrosion resistance, making this connector well-suited for exterior applications and use with treated wood where standard coatings may not provide adequate protection.
- What makes the APVKB45-4 part of the Avant Collection?
- The Avant Collection is distinguished by its straighter edges, giving the connector a more contemporary design aesthetic. This makes it an ideal choice for outdoor living structures where both structural performance and decorative appearance are important.
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Note: The structural screws, hex head washers, and concrete anchors are not included.
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