Video Library

IHS Installation

The IHS is designed to strengthen I-joists when holes are required to be cut in locations not normally permitted.

• Allows holes to be cut 50mm from bearing point, which allows services to run close to external walls.
• Variable hole sizes from 150mm to a maximum width of 250mm.
• Supplied as 2 sets of 2 interlocking plates (1 set per side of I-joist) which always allows the IHS to be fitted, even when services are already in-situ.
• Helps to eliminate expensive and time consuming joist trimming for SVP (soil vent pipe) runs.
• Can be used on single and double ply I-joists.

Premium Fasteners TTZNFS IMPREG Screw 

What is Cross-Laminated Timber 

Quik Drive Video Game

to Celebrate the release of our Limited Lifetime offer warranty on all our Quik Drive systems, we present 'Quik Drive the video game' the Quik drive video game content went viral across social media, being viewed over 600,000 times on facebook and instagram in conjunction with our partners On The Tools.

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QD76 Quik Drive Auto-feed screw system 

Fast, reliable, powerful – the Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving system provides the convenience of stand-up driving; reducing the strain on the installer and increases the speed of installation.

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For simple sub-floor installation, our WSNTL screws reduce the gap between the joist and sub-floor, preventing squeaks. Screws can be installed without glue or predrilling to save time and cost. 

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JHA - How to install an Adjustable Joist Hanger 

The JHA Adjustable Joist Hanger features unique 'speed prongs' which temporarily fix the hanger into position, leaving both hands free to install the nails. See them action now.

Reasons to choose the JHA

Reasons to choose the HES over 5mm thick restraint straps

In this video we feature the highlights and benefits of the HES Heavy Engineered Strap.

Save time and effort, no more notching, easier to coarse with blockwork, lighter to carry and just as strong as a 5mm strap.

C2KS Universal Wall Starter

An overview of an installaion of the C2KS universal wall starter system, highlighting the snap out ties which slide and fit along any point in the the profile channel to aid alignment with the brick or blockwork.

MJC - How to Install a Multiple Joist Connector 

The multi joist connector (MJC) allows two I-joists or two metal web joists to be fixed together to act as a single unit, transferring the incoming load from the loaded ply to the unloaded ply. The MJC is an improved solution to the traditional filler block detail, which historically has been time consuming to fit and difficult to check if fitted or if fitted correctly. It’s simple and effective design allows one size of product to be used on any joist size – regardless of height or width.

LITB - How to install a Top Fix, I-Joist & Metal Web Joist Hanger 

The LITB is a top fix hanger for connecting I-Joists to I-Joist or Metal Web Joists to Metal Web Joists.

here is how to install. 

Installation Demonstration: LIB Face Fix I-Joist Hanger

The LIB is a face fix hanger for connecting joists to I-Joist headers without the need for backer blocks, here is an overview of how to install.

Timber Frame Panel Closer

The timber panel closer helps minimise air leakage at the joint between closed panels and also prevents damage to the exterior substrate when using a screw alone. The TFPC can also be used to connect the timber frame panel to the sole plate.

Strong-Portal: Racking Resistance for Timber Frame Structures

Developed to provide enhanced racking resistance in timber framed structures, the Strong-Portal system from Simpson Strong-Tie is environmentally friendly and simple to install.

I-Loft System

I-Loft from Simpson Strong-Tie is a revolutionary way to convert a loft using engineered timber I-beams instead of heavy steel girders.

Timber I-beams are very strong, but also very light, which means they can be passed into the roof space by hand, so there is no need to hire a crane. And since the beams are installed from wall-plate to wall plate they can passed into the roof via the removal of several rows of roof tiles (instead of through side walls). Also, they do not penetrate party walls, which gives a saving in legal fees (on average £750 per wall is saved).

As this video demonstrates, the JES connector allows the modification of the timber I-beams, allowing them to fit into the eaves of the roof.

Safe, simple and cost effective to install.

Safety Fast - Rapid Masonry Wall Construction Hanger

The SFLHI from Simpson Strong-Tie takes the best features of it's Safety Fast system and put's them into a single piece hanger which not only provides the same ability to build on unsupported floors, but also helps to reduce air leakage.

ITBS - Site Skewable I-Joist Hanger

The revolutionary ITBS reduces build cost, confusion, speed of installation and stock holding.

ITB Backer Free Connector

The ITB is an innovative hanger that eliminates the requirement for backer blocks when supported from an I-joist header.The bottom flange location tabs and an open top flange provide enhanced capacity and improved ease of installation

ITB Enhanced Installation

The ITB is an innovative hanger that eliminates the requirement for backer blocks when supported from an I-joist header. However, if you wish to add even greater loads, you can use back blocks as shown.

The World's Largest Earthquake Test

Simpson Strong-Tie participated in an unprecedented test to highlight the importance of earthquake-resistant construction and, ultimately, improve the construction safety of wood buildings in the U.S.