{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-sdws-timber-exterior-grade-screw-0-220-in-x-6-in-t40-tan-500-pack-sdws22600db","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Exterior Grade Screw, 0.220-in. x 6-in. T40, Tan, 500-Pack (SDWS22600DB)","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\/torque.svg\" alt=\"torque\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Starts, Less Fight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe SawTooth point and T40 6-lobe drive help the screw start quickly and drive with less effort. That means less time leaning on the drill and fewer situations where predrilling is needed in typical wood-to-wood work.\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\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Hold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA bold thread design and large washer head give this timber screw strong pull-down and bearing performance in structural wood connections. If you need a solid connection without stepping up to traditional lag screws, this is the kind of fastener you look at first.\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 Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe double-barrier coating is designed for exterior and certain preservative-treated wood applications. That matters when the job is outside and the fastener needs corrosion resistance that fits the application.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw (Exterior Grade)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6 inch structural wood screw for wood-to-wood fastening. This is a \u003cstrong\u003etimber screw designed for structural wood-to-wood fastening\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eSDWS22600DB\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is built for contractors, framers, deck builders, and serious DIY users who want a high-strength alternative to through-bolting and traditional lag screws when working with exterior lumber and heavy wood members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this screw different from a typical construction screw is the combination of shank size, head design, and thread geometry. The 0.220 inch shank gives it the body needed for heavier structural work, while the bold thread design is there to improve holding power in wood. On the job, that means stronger pull-together performance in ledger work, timber connections, and other structural fastening tasks where a basic wood screw is not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe driving side matters too. Simpson uses a T40 6-lobe drive to give the bit better engagement in the recess, which helps the screw drive more cleanly with less cam-out than lower-engagement drive styles. If you are sinking long fasteners into dense framing lumber or treated stock, that positive engagement makes a real difference in control and bit life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe SawTooth point is there for one reason: get the screw moving into the wood quickly and with less installation effort. Simpson states it helps ensure fast starts, reduces installation torque, and eliminates the need for predrilling in most applications. For anyone doing repetitive wood fastening, that translates into less setup time and faster production, especially when you are driving a lot of screws in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAt the head, this SDWS timber screw uses a washer head with a 0.760 inch diameter. That larger bearing surface helps spread the load over the face of the wood instead of concentrating it in a smaller area. In practical terms, that is useful when clamping thicker members together or when you want a strong seated connection without switching over to a separate washer and bolt assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSimpson also adds underhead nibs so the head can seat flush with reduced splintering. That is a small detail, but it matters when you want a clean finish on visible lumber or when raised fibers around the head would get in the way of the next layer of material. The screw head is also marked for size identification, which helps when you have mixed fasteners in a pouch or bin on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor exterior work, the double-barrier coating is one of the main reasons to choose this exact version. Simpson specifies corrosion resistance equivalent to hot-dip galvanization and states it is suitable for certain exterior and preservative-treated wood applications as described in the evaluation report. If your project lives outdoors, that coating is not a throwaway spec. It is what helps the fastener match the environment it is being installed into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw (Exterior Grade) is a strong fit for deck ledgers, fence rails, pergolas, planter boxes, general structural wood connections, and mass timber connection work noted by the manufacturer. This specific SKU is the tan 6 inch version in a 500-count package, so it makes the most sense for pros, crews, and anyone buying for volume rather than for a one-off repair.\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\u003eDrive Structural Wood Fast Without Predrilling in Most Cases\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\/tmsy6u50lk\/jpeg\/F_SDWS-DB_InstPho_Pho_Inst_SDWS-TimberScrew-Ledger-Milwaukee_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw being driven into a wood ledger board during exterior structural fastening work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis screw is built for the kind of wood-to-wood fastening where speed matters but the connection still needs to be structural. The point starts fast, the drive recess stays engaged, and the screw is sized for serious framing and timber work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e6 inch overall length for thicker wood members and structural assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSawTooth point helps reduce installation torque and cuts down on predrilling in most 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-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGet More Bearing Surface at the Head\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\/6d4keekocu\/jpeg\/F_SDWS22400DBB-SDWS22400DB_ProdPho_RI_Prod_SDWS-TimberScrew-Black-Tan_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw product detail showing the washer head, 6-lobe drive, threads, and SawTooth point on exterior wood screw\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe washer head is one of the main reasons to step up to this fastener. It gives you a larger bearing area than a standard bugle or flat head screw, which helps clamp wood members together without needing separate hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e0.760 inch head diameter provides a broad seating surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUnderhead nibs help the head drive flush with reduced splintering\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 Exterior Timber and Outdoor Builds\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\/tcftfc2mye\/jpeg\/F_SDWS-DB_InstPho_Pho_Inst_SDWS-TimberScrew-Pergola-Milwaukee_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw used to fasten pergola framing outdoors in treated lumber\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOutdoor structures put fasteners in a tougher environment, so the coating matters. This exterior-grade SDWS version uses Simpson's double-barrier coating for corrosion resistance in the kinds of wood applications where an exterior structural screw belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDouble-barrier coating for certain exterior and preservative-treated wood applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned as a high-strength alternative to through-bolting and traditional lag screws\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\u003eFastening Wood-to-Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.220 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHead Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.760 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWasher Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eT40 6-Lobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eThread Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSawTooth Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCoating\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDouble-Barrier Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eTan\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e500\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\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDriver Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses a T40 6-lobe drive.\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\u003eReplacement Bit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eReplacement driver bit: BIT40T-134-R2.\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\u003eMaterial Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood fastening, including structural wood and engineered wood applications identified by Simpson Strong-Tie.\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\"\u003eDeck Ledgers\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePergolas\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFencing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlanter Boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMass Timber Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\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 are running a lot of these into exterior lumber, use a true T40 bit in good shape and keep steady pressure on the driver. That 6-lobe recess grabs well, but a worn bit is the quickest way to chew up the drive and slow yourself down.\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 SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw Gets Real Work Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you need a long exterior structural screw that drives easier than a lag and still gives you serious holding power, this is the one a lot of builders reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deck builders, framers, fence builders, outdoor carpenters, and anyone doing repeated wood-to-wood structural fastening in volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SawTooth point, T40 6-lobe drive, bold thread, and washer head all work together so the screw starts fast, pulls hard, and seats clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specific SKU is the tan 6 inch version in a 500-pack, so it makes a lot more sense for stock-up buying than for a small repair job.\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 Simpson Strong-Tie SDWS22600DB Strong-Drive SDWS Timber Screw (Exterior Grade) used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used for structural wood-to-wood fastening, including ledger and other heavy wood connection applications identified by Simpson Strong-Tie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat driver size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e This screw uses a T40 6-lobe drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this version intended for exterior use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is the exterior-grade SDWS timber screw with double-barrier coating for certain exterior and preservative-treated wood applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many screws come in this SKU?\u003c\/strong\u003e The SDWS22600DB package quantity is 500 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":52999307231526,"sku":"SDWS22600DB","price":471.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/SDWS22600DB_00746056005285_Feature_Closeup_Photo_01_f1d61f85-8257-4608-826d-5688a7a9bc03.jpg?v=1779135459","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-sdws-timber-exterior-grade-screw-0-220-in-x-6-in-t40-tan-500-pack-sdws22600db","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}