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Trace the relationship between wood, fastener, connector, substrate and exposure. Find the missing evidence before you specify.

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Five records make one connection

Five records make one connection
One missing record can leave a connection question unanswered. A completed record is not a technical approval. Open diagram, transcript and download

Wood: Identity, treatment and section.

Fastener: Exact alloy/coating, product and geometry.

Connector: Compatible fasteners and material.

Substrate: Identity, thickness and support.

Exposure: Wetting, salt, chemicals and access.

Read the conditions behind corrosion evidence

Read the conditions behind corrosion evidence
A laboratory result supports its test conditions. It is not automatically a service-life prediction for a different connection. Open diagram, transcript and download

Specimen: Which metal, wood treatment and coating?

Environment: Which moisture, chemistry and temperature?

Measurement: What was measured, and for how long?

Transfer limit: How does the test differ from the project?

Fit and durability are separate checks

Fit and durability are separate checks
A clip that fits a groove is not thereby approved for that board, exposure or structural demand. Open diagram, transcript and download

Geometry: Does the exact assembly physically engage?

Material: Is each metal and treatment identified?

Environment: Is the documented use applicable?

Design: Are loads and installation separately resolved?