Simpson CCQ7.1-4SDS2.5 Column Cap for 7 in. Beam and 4x Post w/SDS Screws 3-Ga Steel Decorative Hardware Why use SDS screws instead

Why use SDS screws instead of bolts in this holdown

Whether you're building decks

making it a versatile addition to a contractor's tool inventory

standoff between the post and the concrete surface meets code requirements and reduces the potential for decay at post and column ends by preventing direct contact between the wood and the concrete

Because the DC-25X uses a hydraulic shearing action with no sparks and no flame

Simpson CCQ7.1-4SDS2.5 Column Cap for 7 in. Beam and 4x Post w/SDS Screws 3-Ga Steel Decorative Hardware Why use SDS screws insteadThe Simpson Strong Tie CCQ7. 1 4SDS2. 5 Column Cap delivers a high capacity column to beam connection engineered for demanding wood construction applications. Designed to fit a 7 inch beam and a 4x nominal post, this heavy duty connector eliminates the need for additional brackets or braces in most applications. The extended seat of the column cap reaches beyond each side of the column, increasing the bearing surface area to help distribute beam loads