Product Description
The Simpson Outdoor Accents Mission Collection Ornamental Flat Strap is a 12-gauge steel decorative strap designed to bring both structural utility and Southwestern-inspired style to custom outdoor living structures. Finished with a ZMAX galvanized coating beneath a black powder coat, it delivers serious corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood environments while functioning as a refined visual accent. Whether used to connect two beams together or applied purely as a design element, this flat strap bridges the gap between heavy-duty performance and ornamental appeal.
Key Features
- Mission Collection Southwestern aesthetic - adds a distinctive decorative flair to pergolas, arbors, and other outdoor living structures without sacrificing structural purpose
- Works with both nominal and rough lumber sizes (nominal 4x) - provides flexible compatibility across a variety of framing scenarios so you are not locked into a single lumber spec
- ZMAX galvanized finish with black powder coat - the dual-layer protection is engineered specifically for exterior and treated-wood applications, extending the life of the connection in harsh outdoor conditions
- 12-gauge steel construction - offers a solid, durable foundation capable of handling both structural connections and decorative installations
- Installs with Outdoor Accents structural screws and hex-head washers - designed to pair with the coordinating Simpson Outdoor Accents fastener system for a clean, cohesive finished look
- Dual-purpose functionality - can connect two beams structurally or serve as a standalone decorative accent, giving builders and DIYers genuine design flexibility on any outdoor project
Why This Product
- Beauty and strength in one component - most structural straps are purely utilitarian, but this flat strap is part of a purpose-built decorative hardware line, meaning the hardware itself becomes a design feature rather than something to hide
- Corrosion protection built for the outdoors - the ZMAX galvanized base coat combined with the black powder coat creates a finish specifically rated for exterior and treated-wood use, so the strap holds up where ordinary hardware would corrode prematurely
- Cohesive system design - as part of the Outdoor Accents Mission Collection, this strap is engineered to work alongside matching fasteners and connectors, making it easy to achieve a unified, polished look across an entire outdoor structure
- Versatile enough for structural or purely decorative use - unlike single-purpose hardware, this strap adapts to the project at hand, connecting beams where strength is needed or adding visual detail anywhere a finishing touch is called for
Specifications
- MPN: APST412
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Collection: Outdoor Accents Mission Collection
- Width: 3 in.
- Length: 11-1/4 in.
- Gauge: 12
- Nominal Joist Size: 4x
- Coating: ZMAX
- Finish: ZMAX Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
- Country of Origin: United States
- Install With: Install with (4) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (4) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What lumber sizes is the APST412 compatible with?
- The APST412 flat strap is sized for a nominal joist size of 4x and works for lumber in both nominal and rough sizes, providing versatile compatibility across a variety of outdoor framing projects.
- What fasteners are required to install the APST412?
- Installation requires (4) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (4) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws. Fasteners are sold separately.
- Is the APST412 suitable for use with treated wood and exterior applications?
- Yes. The APST412 features a ZMAX galvanized finish with a black powder coat, which offers extra corrosion resistance specifically designed for exterior and treated-wood applications.
- Can the APST412 be used purely as a decorative element, or is it structural?
- The APST412 is versatile - it can be used to connect two beams together for structural purposes or added to any project purely as a decorative accent, making it a functional and stylish component of any outdoor living structure.
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