{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-40-ft-12-gauge-galvanized-coiled-strap-cmst12","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie 40-ft.12-Gauge Galvanized Coiled Strap (CMST12)","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\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut To Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap comes in a 40 ft. coil, so you can cut the exact length you need on the job instead of stocking multiple fixed-length straps.\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\u003e12-Gauge Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt from 12-gauge steel for tension and uplift work where a lighter strap is not enough. That matters in roof uplift and shearwall overturning applications.\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\/certifications.svg\" alt=\"certifications\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJobsite-Friendly Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eNail slots and a staggered hole pattern make layout and fastening easier while helping reduce interference when tying wood members together.\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\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a galvanized steel coiled strap built for wood-to-wood fastening, uplift restraint, and tension connections in structural framing. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecoiled strap designed for resisting tension and uplift loads\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number \u003cstrong\u003eCMST12\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need one strap that can be cut on site for varying spans, this one keeps the truck stock simpler and the install more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the CMST12 different from a fixed-length strap is the format. Instead of working around a pre-cut part, you start with a 40-foot coil and cut the length that matches the framing condition. That is useful for roof uplift tie-down paths, shearwall overturning resistance, and other wood framing details where field dimensions do not always line up with a standard part. Simpson Strong-Tie also positions it as a cost-effective alternative to pre-cut straps, which is exactly where this type of connector earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 12-gauge steel construction gives this strap the heavier-duty feel you want for structural load paths. It is not just thin metal for a light repair. It is intended for real framing work where the strap is part of how loads travel through the assembly. The galvanized G90 finish adds corrosion resistance for typical wood construction use, helping the strap hold up better in demanding framing environments than unfinished steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eInstallation details matter with a product like this, and Simpson Strong-Tie gives clear guidance. The strap uses nail slots for easier installation, and the staggered hole pattern helps with fastening layout. For this model, published retail specs indicate installation with 10d or 16d common nails. The manufacturer also notes that full published loads depend on using the specified fasteners and nailing schedule, so this is a product where following the table and notes is part of getting the performance you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAnother practical advantage is how it handles varied framing conditions. The CMST series can be used in double 2x stud or post applications, and the manufacturer provides guidance for lap splicing and alternative nailing. That gives engineers, framers, and builders more flexibility when they need a continuous drag element or diaphragm chord member instead of a simple single connection. In plain terms, this is the kind of strap you keep around when the framing plan calls for custom lengths and you do not want to stop work waiting on a special part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? This strap makes the most sense for framers, general contractors, builders, and serious DIY users working on structural wood framing where uplift and tension connections matter. If you are tying members together in a roof system, reinforcing a load path, or handling wood-to-wood fastening that needs more than basic hardware-store strap stock, the Simpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap is the right kind of connector. If you just need a decorative or light-duty strap, this is more hardware than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For Custom-Length Structural Ties\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\/nztzz8uudl\/jpeg\/C_CMST12_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_CoiledMediumStrapTie_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap shown as a galvanized steel 40 foot coil for wood framing and structural fastening work on a jobsite\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis coiled strap format is the whole point. You cut what you need in the field, which saves time when framing conditions vary from bay to bay or detail to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e40 ft. coil gives you field-cut flexibility instead of locking you into one fixed length\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned as a continuous utility strap for resisting tension and uplift loads\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\u003eHole Pattern That Speeds Up Fastening\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\/w0zzimhker\/jpeg\/C_CMST12_ProdIll_Ill_Prod_CoiledMediumStrapTie-Detail_CN.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap detail showing 12 gauge strap body with staggered nail holes for structural wood-to-wood fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe nail slot and staggered pattern are not just cosmetic. They make the strap easier to place and fasten while supporting the nailing schedules needed for structural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eStaggered nail pattern helps with layout and reduces fastener interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eNail slots are intended to make installation easier in the field\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\u003eMade For Real Uplift And Tension Work\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\/kjcrimgs0t\/jpeg\/C_CS-CMST_InstIll_Ill_Instld_CoiledStrap-FloorToFloor_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap installation illustration showing the strap running vertically across wood framing to resist uplift and tension loads\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of strap used when the connection is part of the building's load path. It is commonly specified where uplift restraint and overturning resistance are part of the structural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUsed for roof uplift and shearwall overturning resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCan be used in double 2x stud or post applications\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-4\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUseful When Spans And End Lengths Change\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\/mua00pk5dq\/jpeg\/C_CS-CMST_InstIll_Ill_Instld_CoiledStrap-Horizontal_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CMST12 Coiled Strap installation diagram over roof framing showing cut length, clear span, and end length in a wood construction connection\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eWhere a strap has to cross a clear span and still maintain proper end nailing, being able to cut the exact length matters. That is why coiled strap is a staple for framers and engineers dealing with field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eManufacturer provides cut-length guidance based on end length plus clear span\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eLap splicing information is available for extending standard strap lengths in continuous applications\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\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/model-number.svg\" alt=\"model-number\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Product Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCoiled strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e40 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/color.svg\" alt=\"color\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZinc galvanized, G90\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWood-to-wood fastening\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Recommended Fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e10d or 16d common nails\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5.9 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\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\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFraming\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRoof uplift resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eShearwall overturning resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood-to-wood fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural repairs and reinforcement\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\"\u003eWhen you cut a CMST12 for a field condition, do not guess the length. Simpson Strong-Tie notes that cut length should equal twice the required end length plus the clear span, and if the wood wants to split, use only every other round hole or follow the alternate end-length guidance in the manufacturer's notes.\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 CMST12 Coiled Strap Is The Smart Buy When One Length Never Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is a practical structural connector for guys who want one heavy coiled strap on hand instead of a pile of fixed-length parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framers, builders, remodelers, and serious DIY users handling structural wood connections, uplift restraint, or field-fit reinforcement details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12-gauge build, 40 ft. coil, galvanized G90 finish, and jobsite cut-to-length flexibility make it more useful than a standard strap when dimensions vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The value of this strap depends on proper nailing and layout. Follow Simpson's load tables and installation notes instead of treating it like generic perforated strap.\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\u003eCan the CMST12 be cut to length on site?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The CMST series is designed and packaged to be cut to length on the jobsite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the primary use for this coiled strap?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to resist tension and uplift loads and is used for roof uplift and shearwall overturning resistance in wood framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material and finish does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from steel and uses a zinc galvanized G90 finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners are commonly used with this strap?\u003c\/strong\u003e Retail product data lists installation with 10d or 16d common nails, and Simpson Strong-Tie states that specified fasteners should be used to achieve published loads.\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":52999300448550,"sku":"CMST12","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/CMST12_00044315428401_Main_Image_2628604a-d817-4e97-8775-ccf7a8a5d492.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-40-ft-12-gauge-galvanized-coiled-strap-cmst12","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}