Question about StrongTies

Hi All,

I've noticed that alot of the projects done on this site use a combination of StrongTies and 2x2s. I went to my local Home Depot and could not find them. I'll check Lowes tomorrow. I went to the StrongTie website and see that they are made from zinc oxide treated steel. Now my question is, isn't using zinc oxide hardware on an aluminum application a no no, that invites corrosion?

I found them at Home Depot in the Lumber section, they also have two types.

Cheeseball said:

Now my question is, isn't using zinc oxide hardware on an aluminum application a no no, that invites corrosion?

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You just need to insulate them from the aluminum. Direct contact isn't good. Mine were all used wood to wood except to the transom and I used nylon washers there.

Ouachita said:

Cheeseball said:

Now my question is, isn't using zinc oxide hardware on an aluminum application a no no, that invites corrosion?

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You just need to insulate them from the aluminum. Direct contact isn't good. Mine were all used wood to wood except to the transom and I used nylon washers there.

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Good idea!

I couldn't find them at HD. I had to get mine from Lowes and at that they were in the section with deck spindles and not the rest of the 2x hangers.

fishhead16 said:

I couldn't find them at HD. I had to get mine from Lowes and at that they were in the section with deck spindles and not the rest of the 2x hangers.

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Yep... found mine at Lowes too.