{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-12-12-pitch-black-powder-coated-gable-plate-for-4x-apvgp1212-4","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection 12:12 Pitch, Black Powder-Coated Gable Plate for 4x (APVGP1212-4)","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\u003eBuilt for 12:12 Pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eMade specifically for 12:12 pitch connections with nominal 4x lumber, so you are not forcing a generic bracket into a detail it was not made for.\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\u003eDecorative Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie gable plate adds reinforcement at the beam-to-brace connection while also giving outdoor structures a cleaner finished look.\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\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior-Ready Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe ZMAX coating with black powder coat helps the plate hold up better in exterior and treated-wood applications where plain steel is not enough.\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 APVGP1212-4 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection Black Powder-Coated Gable Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative wood construction connector made for reinforcing gable peak and beam-to-brace connections in outdoor structures. This is a gable plate designed for reinforcing 12:12 pitch wood-to-wood connections with nominal 4x lumber. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eAPVGP1212-4\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is that this plate is not just for looks. It is sized for a 12:12 pitch and built to tie together a wood beam with three angled wood braces, which is a common detail on pavilions, pergolas, covered patios, and similar outdoor builds. When the geometry is right from the start, installation goes smoother and the finished connection looks intentional instead of pieced together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe plate is made from 12-gauge steel, so it has the stiffness you want in a structural decorative connector. That thickness gives it real presence on the build and helps it do its job at the joint, especially in exposed gable details where lighter hardware would look undersized and feel less substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie finishes this connector with ZMAX galvanization and a black powder coat. That combination matters for exterior work and treated lumber because corrosion resistance is a real issue once the hardware is out in the weather. The black finish also matches the rest of the Outdoor Accents Avant Collection, so the connection looks like part of the design instead of an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward, but the hardware choice matters. Simpson specifies Outdoor Accents structural screws and hex-head washers, sold separately. For published load values, the connector is intended to be installed in pairs, and single-part installations use half the listed values. That is the kind of detail that matters on a real job because it affects both layout and material ordering before you ever start fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn terms of size, the APVGP1212-4 is the version sized for 4x lumber, with a 3 inch width, 11-1\/2 inch height, and 20 inch length. That makes it the right pick when you want the Outdoor Accents look on a smaller timber detail without jumping up to the larger 6x version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are building a pavilion, gazebo, pergola, or a decorative gable on an outdoor living structure, this is the right kind of connector for someone who wants both structure and appearance handled by one part. It is especially well suited to builders who are already using the Simpson Outdoor Accents system and want consistent black hardware across the whole project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClean Up the Gable Detail\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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497948025126_497d36596bc2.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie APVGP1212-4 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection Black Powder-Coated Gable Plate installed on an outdoor wood gable connection joining a beam and angled braces in an open-air structure\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector that changes how the finished structure looks from the ground. Instead of a busy cluster of mixed hardware at the peak, you get one purpose-built gable plate that reinforces the joint and gives the build a cleaner, more intentional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for beam-to-three-brace wood connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMade for 12:12 pitch layouts using nominal 4x lumber\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\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWood-to-Wood Fastening\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e12-gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanization with black powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e12:12\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLumber Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eNominal 4x\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWidth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHeight (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e11-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e20 in.\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\u003eFastener System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eInstalls with Simpson Outdoor Accents structural screws and hex-head washers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSpecified Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePublished load table notes call out Outdoor Accents SDWS22312DBB structural wood screws used with STN22 hex-head washers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eCollection Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePart of the Outdoor Accents Avant Collection, making it a good fit when you want matching black decorative connectors across the project.\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\"\u003eOutdoor Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePergolas\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePavilions\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGazebos\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCovered Patios\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTimber Framing Details\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\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\"\u003eIf you are planning around published load values, order and lay these out as a pair from the start. Simpson notes that single-part installations use half the listed values, so this is one of those connectors where buying one short can change the whole detail.\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 APVGP1212-4 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection Black Powder-Coated Gable Plate for Sharp Rooflines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you want a gable connection that actually looks finished, this is the right way to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and serious DIYers putting together pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and other outdoor structures with a 12:12 pitch and 4x members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles two jobs at once. You get structural reinforcement at the connection and the clean black Outdoor Accents look that dresses up exposed framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasteners are sold separately, and the published load values are based on paired installation. That is not a dealbreaker, but it is something you want to plan before material day.\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 kind of connection is this plate made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made to reinforce a wood beam connected to three angled wood braces in a gable-style detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pitch is the APVGP1212-4 designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is designed for a 12:12 pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lumber size does this version fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The APVGP1212-4 is sized for nominal 4x lumber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for exterior and treated-wood use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson specifies ZMAX galvanization with a black powder coat for added corrosion resistance in exterior and treated-wood applications.\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":52999305429286,"sku":"APVGP1212-4","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/APVGP1212-4_00707392014676_Product_Photo_01_338136ee-909c-443b-a0a8-2f29f946671e.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-12-12-pitch-black-powder-coated-gable-plate-for-4x-apvgp1212-4","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}