Galvanized Steel Knee-Brace Connectors

Simpson Strong-Tie introduced a selection of knee-brace connectors to its Outdoor Accents Avant Collection decorative hardware line. Available in two sizes to accommodate both 4-by and 6-by lumber, the Outdoor Accents APVKB knee-brace connectors are fabricated from ZMax galvanized steel with a black powder coat for corrosion protection against the elements. Both sizes of the connector can be installed with a 3 1/2-inch structural wood screw and STN22 hex-head washer. The connectors cost approximately $2 each. strongtie.com