Simpson Strong-Tie Brings Innovations to NFBA Frame Building Expo

Simpson Strong-Tie Brings Innovative Quik Stik™ Rafter and Truss Fastening System, Quik Drive® Auto-Feed Screw Driving System, and Strong-Drive® Structural Screws to NFBA Frame Building Expo

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will bring a selection of structural innovations and unique labor-saving fastening and screw driving tool solutions to the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) Frame Building Expo trade show and conference January 18-20 in Nashville, TN.

The annual NFBA Frame Building Expo is the premier event for professionals specializing in post-frame construction of highly engineered wood-framed buildings recognized for superior strength, design flexibility, and high levels of quality control and construction efficiency. Post-frame construction professionals include architects, designers, roofing contractors, builders, and wall panel and truss building component manufacturers.

Located at Booth #827, Simpson Strong-Tie will showcase a selection of product innovations and solutions for post-frame construction, including Strong-Drive structural screws and labor-saving fastening and driving systems tailored specifically for rafter and truss construction, jobsite productivity, and user comfort.

Quik Stik™ Roof and Truss Fastening System

“Simpson Strong-Tie is excited to be joining our customers and colleagues for the first time at the NFBA Frame Building Expo,” says Simpson Strong-Tie Fastening Systems product manager Joseph Schaeper. “We’re looking forward to networking with attendees and sharing best practices for post-frame construction of buildings designed for strength, efficiency, limited maintenance, faster build times, and lower costs.”

Simpson Strong-Tie products that will be available for attendees at the Frame Building Expo include the following:

• Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screw: A high-strength structural screw ideal for various connector installations as well as for wood-to-wood and engineered wood applications, the SDS installs with no predrilling and features an easy-driving Type-17 point and a corrosion-resistant double-barrier coating.
• Quik Stik™ Roof and Truss Fastening System: Designed specifically for use with the Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screw in rafter and truss connections, the Quik Stik installation tool has a 43″ reach and can eliminate the need for ladders, heavy pneumatic power nailers, and compressor lines along with the jobsite hazards they pose.
• Quik Drive® Auto-Feed Screw Driving System: The Quik Drive auto-feed driver system for collated fasteners is designed to improve speed, reliability, and user comfort for a wide variety of fastening applications and features quick-loading screw strips, precise countersink adjustment, and the patented Quik Drive auto-advance mechanism.

Registered media attending the conference and interested in learning more about Simpson Strong-Tie products and solutions can set an appointment to visit with company representatives and thought leaders by emailing Chris Wood at [email protected].

About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit strongtie.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.