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…