Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing.
Designed as an update to the existing PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD features a larger #5 pilot point with a longer flute and comes in popular #8 sizes. In addition, the fastener has buttress threads and a new dog-eared point for improved drilling performance through sheathing and metal. Long Plasterboard Screws
PPHD screws can be purchased in bulk quantities for hand-drive applications or collated for auto-feed driving with the Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive PRO300SG2, PRO250G2, and PRO200SG2 auto-feed screw-driving systems. The fasteners are also available in two levels of corrosion resistance—the Quik Guard coating is suitable for a wide variety of exterior applications and the yellow-zinc coating is for dry-service and low-corrosion environments.
Simpson Strong-Tie has released the H1A next-generation hurricane tie, designed to install with fewer, shorter nails and achieve higher allowable uplift and F2 loads to meet the building safety needs of homes in seismic and high-wind regions of the country.
TAL Holdings, Vancouver, Wa., has agreed in principle to acquire Harbor Rental and Saw Shop, Friday Harbor, Wa., complementing its Browne’s Home Center branch, which is also in Friday Harbor.
DMSi Software, Omaha, Ne., has acquired Millwork Development, a provider of e-catalog and configurator solutions, extending DMSi’s portfolio of industry-specific solutions that help dealers and distributors grow their businesses.
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