{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-cjt6zs-concealed-joist-tie","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie CJT6ZS Concealed Joist Tie with Short Pin, ZMAX","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\u003eCJT6ZS Concealed Joist Tie, ZMAX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CJT6ZS is a 12-gauge concealed joist tie for flush, hidden beam-to-beam connections. The tie screws to the supporting member, the beam end is routed and slides down over it, and dowels lock the beam in place. All dowels and screws come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the beam perpendicular to the support and never rotate it after install.\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson warns that twisting the beam from its far end can damage the connection without visible signs.\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\u003e12-gauge concealed tie with short pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with all dowels and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZMAX coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarried member may slope up or down to 45 degrees with full table loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed timber and glulam beams with no visible hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePergolas and outdoor timber framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass timber and heavy timber floors\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\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCJT6ZS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDowels and screws supplied; hex-head driver required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eSpecifications are from Simpson's product data for the CJT series. Loads depend on beam size and species; confirm them from the catalogue table. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/tvqewbnxj8\/C-C-2026-p134.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2026, p. 134 (PDF)\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\u003eRout the beam end so the screw heads sit flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the tie to the supporting member with the supplied screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the beam down over the tie and drive the supplied dowels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the beam perpendicular to the support and do not rotate it afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFull installation notes and load tables: Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/tvqewbnxj8\/C-C-2026-p134.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2026, p. 134 (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\u003eDoes it come with fasteners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The CJT is supplied with all dowels and screws; the screws need a hex-head driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan the beam be sloped?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, up or down to 45 degrees at full table loads, per Simpson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-cjt6zs-concealed-joist-tie#product\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie CJT6ZS Concealed Joist Tie with Short Pin, ZMAX\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-cjt6zs-concealed-joist-tie\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie\"},\"category\":\"Hardware \u003e Hardware Accessories \u003e Brackets \u0026 Reinforcement Braces\",\"description\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie CJT6ZS 12-gauge concealed joist tie with short pin, ZMAX. 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