{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-t-strap-for-6x6-apvt6","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX, Black Powder-Coated T Strap for 6x6 (APVT6)","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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforces 90° Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie APVT6 T strap is built to strengthen wood-to-wood connections where one member intersects another at a right angle. That makes it a practical choice for pergolas, patio covers, and other outdoor framing details that need both support and a 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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Exterior Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 12-gauge steel body gives the strap the stiffness needed for structural reinforcement, while the ZMAX galvanization and black powder coat add extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood 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\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean Decorative Look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eStraight edges and chamfered corners give the Avant Collection a more finished appearance than standard utility hardware. Use it with Outdoor Accents structural screws and the matching hex-head washer to keep the connection looking intentional instead of pieced 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\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie APVT6 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection T Strap is a decorative wood connector made for reinforcing 90-degree wood-to-wood intersections in outdoor structures. This is a T strap designed for fastening wood-to-wood joints in pergolas, patio covers, and other exterior framing. Model Number: APVT6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is that this is not just a flat plate painted black. The APVT6 is formed from 12-gauge steel and sized for 6x6 applications, giving you a connector that adds lateral reinforcement where horizontal and vertical members meet. In real use, that means a cleaner way to tie together exposed framing while still adding structural value at the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe dimensions are 16 inches long by 10-1\/2 inches high, with a 5-inch width, so it has enough footprint to look proportionate on larger outdoor posts and beams. That larger format also helps the strap visually match heavy timber details instead of looking undersized on finished outdoor projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie puts this part in the Outdoor Accents Avant Collection, which is the more contemporary side of the Outdoor Accents line. The straight edges and chamfered corners are the giveaway. If you want exposed hardware that looks deliberate on a pergola or patio cover, this shape fits better than a standard connector that was clearly designed to disappear behind drywall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor exterior durability, the APVT6 uses ZMAX galvanization with a black powder-coated finish. That combination is specifically called out for exterior and treated-wood applications, so you are getting more corrosion resistance than you would from a basic painted strap. If the connector is going to stay visible year-round, that finish matters both for service life and for keeping the black hardware look intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstallation is built around Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents structural screws and the STN22 hex-head washer, both sold separately. That is worth paying attention to because the finished look depends on using the matching hardware system. This is one of those products where the fastener choice is part of the design, not an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe best fit for this T strap is anyone building an outdoor structure where the hardware will stay exposed. Contractors, deck and pergola builders, remodelers, and serious DIYers working on backyard structures will get the most out of it. If you need a hidden connector, this is not the right part. If you want visible hardware that adds reinforcement and looks clean on 6x6 framing, it makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdd Structure Without Hiding the Hardware\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\/veiudjtshj\/jpeg\/C_APVT4_InstPho_RI_Instld_OutdoorAccentsAvant-T-Strap-BrownWood_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie APVT6 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection T strap shown in a representative installed wood-to-wood 90-degree framing connection on exterior lumber\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis connector is made for projects where the joint stays visible. Instead of trying to hide a structural strap, the APVT6 lets the hardware become part of the finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eT-strap layout reinforces a joint where one wood member intersects another at 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAvant Collection shape uses straight edges and chamfered corners for a more finished appearance\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\u003eMade for Outdoor Framing\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\/gp8qmoskv9\/jpeg\/C_OA_InstPho_Pho_Instld_OutdoorAccentsAvant-Container-PatioCover_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection hardware used on an exterior patio cover pergola structure with exposed wood framing\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOutdoor structures put hardware in full view and full weather. The APVT6 is designed around that reality, with a finish system intended for exterior and treated-wood use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e12-gauge steel body provides the stiffness expected from a structural wood connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eZMAX galvanization with black powder coat adds extra corrosion resistance for outdoor 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\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eT Strap\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\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\u003eWidth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHeight (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e16 in.\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    \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        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned to install with Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents structural wood screws.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWasher System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUse with the STN22 hex-head washer for the intended decorative Outdoor Accents look.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFraming Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSized for 6x6 wood framing connections.\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\"\u003ePergolas\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePatio Covers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOutdoor Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck and Backyard Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\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 buying this for the exposed black-hardware look, order the matching Outdoor Accents structural screws and STN22 washers at the same time. The strap is only part of the finished appearance, and using mismatched fasteners ruins the whole point of the system.\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 APVT6 Outdoor Accents Avant Collection T Strap for Clean Outdoor Timber Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie APVT6 is the right call when you want exposed connector hardware to actually improve the look of the build instead of just doing a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and serious DIYers working on pergolas, patio covers, and other outdoor wood structures with visible 6x6 framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get structural reinforcement, exterior-rated corrosion resistance, and a modern black hardware look in one part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasteners and washers are sold separately, and this connector makes the most sense when you use the full Outdoor Accents hardware system.\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 this connector used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used to reinforce a wood-to-wood connection where one lumber piece intersects another at a 90-degree angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this strap suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson Strong-Tie lists the ZMAX galvanization with black powder coat as providing extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hardware does it install with?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed to install with Outdoor Accents structural screws and the STN22 hex-head washer, which are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size framing is it meant for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The APVT6 is identified as the T strap for 6x6 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":52999301824806,"sku":"APVT6","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/APVT6_00707392008019_Product_Photo_01_eb4f7b3d-62ec-43a6-9322-20f014f486c9.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-t-strap-for-6x6-apvt6","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}