{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-4-7-8-in-18-gauge-zmax-galvanized-adjustable-l-angle-ls50z","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie 4-7\/8-in. 18-Gauge ZMAX Galvanized Adjustable L Angle (LS50Z)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjusts On Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle can be field-adjusted from 0° to 135°, so you can tie intersecting wood members together without fabricating a custom bracket. That saves time on repairs, framing corrections, and odd-angle connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZMAX Corrosion Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe ZMAX galvanized finish adds extra protection for exterior use and treated-wood applications. If the bracket is going where moisture and chemicals matter, this coating is the reason to buy the Z version.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad-Rated Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis is not just a generic hardware-store corner brace. It has defined fastener locations and published load data, which matters when you need a predictable wood-to-wood connection instead of guessing with a field-made clip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a load-rated wood connector built for fastening wood-to-wood members that meet at an angle. This is an adjustable angle connector designed for skewed wood framing connections, household repairs, and general reinforcement work. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eLS50Z\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need a bracket that can handle more than a fixed 90-degree tie, this one gives you room to fit the connection instead of forcing the framing to fit the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe big reason people buy the LS50Z is flexibility. It ships at 45° and can be field-adjusted from 0° to 135°, which makes it useful for roof rafters to hip rafters, angled blocking, and repair work where members do not land square. That adjustability means fewer improvised brackets and less time cutting and drilling jobsite-made clips. Simpson also notes that the LS series has well-defined fastener locations and tabulated load values to account for connection eccentricities, so you are working with a purpose-built connector rather than a bent piece of strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial and finish matter here. The LS50Z is made from 43 mil, 18 gauge steel and uses Simpson Strong-Tie's ZMAX finish. For anyone working outdoors or tying into treated lumber, that extra corrosion resistance is the main upgrade over a standard galvanized version. On a framing repair or exterior reinforcement job, that is not a cosmetic detail. It is what helps the connector hold up in the environment it is actually going into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSize-wise, this LS50Z version is the 4-7\/8 in. model in the LS family. Based on the available dimensional information, it measures about 4-7\/8 in. long with an overall width around 3-13\/16 in. and height around 1-9\/16 in. The connector includes eight fastener holes and is designed for wood-to-wood use. Lowe's lists installation with 10d common nails or #9 x 1-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SD screws, which gives you a clear fastener path if you are matching the connector to the rest of a framing hardware package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere are also a couple of practical installation points worth paying attention to. Simpson specifies using all required fasteners, and the angle should be bent one time only. That matters because this connector is designed to be adjusted to fit the job, not worked back and forth until the steel fatigues. If you are using a single LS in cold-formed steel framing, Simpson also notes the framing must be constrained against rotation, which tells you this product is engineered around specific connection behavior, not just convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn real use, the LS50Z makes the most sense for carpenters, remodelers, repair contractors, deck builders, and serious DIY users who run into non-standard framing angles. It is also a strong pick when replacing a field-fabricated clip angle with something tested and repeatable. If your job is mostly straight, square framing, a fixed-angle connector may be faster. But if your work includes hips, rafters, repairs, or awkward tie-ins, the Simpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle is the kind of small part that keeps a job moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-at-a-glance\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stats-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e0°-135°\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eAdjustment Range\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e4-7\/8 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat-value\"\u003e18 Gauge\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"stat-label\"\u003eSteel Thickness Class\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandles Angled Wood Connections Without Custom Fabrication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/w74gdhcign\/jpeg\/C_LS30_InstIll_Ill_Instld_Skewable-L-Angle_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle installed on angled wood framing members in a roof-style wood connection application\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWhen wood members meet at a skew instead of a clean 90 degrees, this connector gives you a faster way to tie them together. It is built for wood-to-wood reinforcement where a standard fixed bracket does not line up with the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for fastening wood-to-wood members\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOften used for roof rafters to hip rafters and similar angled framing connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBends to Fit the Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/v0jop4d7lp\/jpeg\/C_LS_InstIll_Ill_Instld_Skewable-L-Angle-TopView_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle diagram showing field adjustment from 0 to 135 degrees for skewed framing connections\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe main advantage of the LS series is that you can fit the connector to the framing angle on site. That helps on repairs and one-off framing conditions where exact geometry is not known until you are standing in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eField-adjustable from 0° to 135°\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eShips at 45° and should be bent one time only\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Real Exterior Framing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/c5dy6fzsqd\/jpeg\/C_LS50_ProdPho_RI_Prod_Skewable-L-Angle_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle product view showing ZMAX galvanized steel body and slotted fastener layout\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis version uses ZMAX coating over 18 gauge steel, so it is a better fit for exterior work and treated lumber than a basic interior-use bracket. The hole layout is already defined, which takes the guesswork out of placing fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eZMAX galvanized finish for added corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eEight-hole layout with specified nail or screw options\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAdjustable L angle connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFastening wood-to-wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e43 mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e18 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-7\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1-9\/16 in. x 3-13\/16 in. x 4-7\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanized, G185\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAdjustment Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0° to 135°\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eNumber of Holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRecommended Nails\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10d common nails\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRecommended Screws\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e#9 x 1-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SD screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eACQ Approved\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Connected\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFastener Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eInstall with 10d common nails or #9 x 1-1\/2 in. Simpson Strong-Drive SD screws where specified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eTreated Lumber Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eZMAX coating is intended for exterior and treated-wood applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRoof Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eHousehold Repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eDry-fit the connection and set your angle before fastening because the LS50Z is meant to be bent one time only. Once you have the final angle, fill the specified holes with the correct fasteners instead of skipping locations to save time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie LS50Z Adjustable L Angle Is the Smart Fix for Awkward Framing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector that earns its keep when a standard bracket stops being useful and you still need a clean, load-rated wood connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carpenters, remodelers, repair crews, deck builders, and DIY users dealing with skewed wood framing or reinforcement work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 0° to 135° adjustability and ZMAX finish make it more versatile than a fixed angle and better suited for exterior or treated-lumber jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single connector, not a hardware kit, and it should only be bent once. Use the specified nails or screws and do not treat it like generic strap metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the LS50Z used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used for wood-to-wood connections where members intersect at an angle, including roof rafters to hip rafters and general reinforcement work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow far can the angle be adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e The LS50Z can be field-adjusted from 0° to 135°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish does this connector use?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model uses Simpson Strong-Tie's ZMAX galvanized finish for added corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners does Simpson specify?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available product data lists 10d common nails or #9 x 1-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SD screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53010975883558,"sku":"LS50Z","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/LS50Z_00044315981807_Main_Image_6daad643-cf30-4063-875f-1059da5720ae.jpg?v=1776192543","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-4-7-8-in-18-gauge-zmax-galvanized-adjustable-l-angle-ls50z","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}