{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-apvkb45-4-avant-knee-brace-connector-black","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents APVKB45-4 Avant 45° Knee Brace Connector for 4x Lumber, Black","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAPVKB45-4 Outdoor Accents Avant 45° Knee Brace Connector, Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant APVKB45-4 attaches a 45° knee brace to a post or beam when the lumber is nominal 4x. It is 12-gauge steel with a ZMAX galvanized finish under a black powder coat, and the Avant Collection styling has straighter edges for a contemporary look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasteners are sold separately. Use the Outdoor Accents SDWS22312DBB structural wood screw with an STN22 hex-head washer for the look of a bolted connection, or the SDWB22306DBB button-head connector screw for a one-piece, low-profile head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes 45° knee-brace connections to posts and beams fast and repeatable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for nominal 4x lumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-gauge steel with ZMAX galvanization and a black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvant Collection design with straighter edges for a contemporary look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes either the SDWS22312DBB screw and STN22 washer combination or the SDWB22306DBB button-head screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePergolas and arbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered patios and porch posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber-frame style outdoor living structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor Accents Avant Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPVKB45-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal Lumber Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength (L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth (W1)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-5\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth (W2)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-5\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanized with black powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eDimensions and finish are from Simpson Strong-Tie's APVKB product page. Load values and fastener requirements are in the Wood Construction Connectors catalog, pp. 343–350. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strongtie.com\/avantcollection_outdooraccents\/apvkb_stabilizer\/p\/apvkb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie APVKB Decorative Knee Brace Connector\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the 4x knee brace at 45° against the post and beam and mark the connector location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the APVKB45-4 against the faces of the brace and the post or beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall SDWS22312DBB structural wood screws through STN22 hex-head washers, or SDWB22306DBB button-head connector screws, in the holes provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFastener schedule and allowable loads: Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/vjjnc9v3d2\/C-C-2026-p343-350.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors catalog, pp. 343–350 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat lumber size does the APVKB45-4 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNominal 4x lumber. 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