Today’s blog post is the first in a series called “Anchor Anatomy 101.” Each post is designed to clarify anchor components, installation processes, and common applications to help you make informed anchor selection decisions based on your project’s unique requirements.
Tag: screw
Oh Yeah, Prove It! WSV SUBFLOOR Screws as Alternatives to 8d and 10d Subfloor Nails
When Simpson Strong-Tie set out to re-engineer their Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screw, the plan was to bring a code-evaluated, no-squeak, no-glue all screw replacement for sheathed horizontal wood-frame diaphragms to the market. We knew that these collated fasteners, which were designed for fast subfloor installation using the auto-feed Quik Drive® system, were going to be an ideal replacement for 8d and 10d nails. The only thing left to do was to prove it…