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Decks & Fences
PGT® Pipe Grip Ties
®
Field Bent Application
Field Bent Application
65⁄8"
23⁄8"
11⁄4"
23⁄8"
PGT2Z-R
(PGT1.5Z-R
similar)
PGT2A
PGTIC2Z-R
Top View
90° Corner
Installation
Typical PGTIC2Z-R
Fence Installation
Top View
45° Corner
Installation
Corner Installation Top View
Typical PGT2Z-R Fence Installation
Decks & Fences
PGT2E Pipe-Grip Tie
218
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces the latest time-saving
solution for building fences with 2" steel posts. The PGT2E
pipe-grip tie features a unique two-piece design that installs
quickly and provides a solid connection between fence stringer
and post. Snap the attachment plate onto the post for easy
positioning and secure the strap using one thread-tapping
screw (included).
• Faster to install than other two-piece fence-post brackets
• Safer to use, eliminating protruding carriage bolts
and sharp corners
• Unique locking tab for the strap means only one screw
is needed to fasten
MATERIAL: 12 gauge
FINISH: Galvanized
INSTALLATION:
•Fasten two rails using 1⁄4" Simpson Strong-Tie ®
Strong-Drive ® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws
or 1⁄4" lag screws (follow code requirements
for pre-drilling). See page 26 for Strong-Drive
SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screw information.
• PGT2E-R50: Sold as full carton with (50) attachment
plates, (50) front straps and (55) thread-tapping screws.
7¹⁄₄"
2"
23⁄8"
PGT2E
U.S. Patent 8,220,781
Typical PGT2E
Installation
C-C-2015 © 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/14
Pipe Grip Ties attach wood fence rails to
metal fence posts, eliminating rotted and failed
wood posts. The PGT is suitable for standard
applications as well as corners and splices.
The PGTIC2Z-R is an interior corner pipe grip tie.
The PGT1.5Z-R is for 1 1⁄2" pipe (1 7⁄8" outside
diameter), and the PGT2Z-R is for 2" pipe (2 3⁄8"
outside diameter).
The PGT2A is for 2" pipe (2 3⁄8" outside
diameter).
MATERIAL: PGT2A—14 gauge; all others 12 gauge
FINISH: PGTA, PGT2-R – Galvanized
PGTIC2Z, PGT1.5Z, PGT2Z-R – ZMAX®
INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners.
See General Notes.
• PGTIC2Z-R to Post – Install two set screws
(supplied) with 3⁄8 socket in predrilled holes.
• PGTIC2Z-R to Rails – Use Simpson
Strong-Tie® 1⁄4"x1 1⁄2" Strong-Drive® SDS
Heavy-Duty Connector screws (not supplied).
• Install on vertical pipes, offsetting corners
to allow for the correct rail alignment.
• Use 3 to 4 PGTs per pipe; line up to
stringline.
• Fasten PGT with 1⁄4" hex head bolt
(supplied).
• PGT attaches to rails with four Simpson
Strong-Tie 1⁄4"x1 1⁄2" Strong-Drive SDS
Heavy-Duty Connector screws
(not supplied). See page 26 for
Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty
Connector screw information.
• 1⁄4" lag bolts may be used. Follow the
code requirements for predrilling.
• Nail or screw fence boards to rails.
• Field bend PGT flanges to fit corner and
angled conditions (bend one time only).