Simpson Strong-Tie APVKB45-4 Outdoor Accents® Avant Collection™ ZMAX®, Black Powder-Coated Knee Brace Connector for 4x

The APVKB knee brace connector makes installation of bracing supports fast and easy. As part of the Simpson Strong-Tie® Outdoor Accents line of decorative hardware, the connector helps bring beauty and strength to custom outdoor living structures. These easy-to-install connectors are from the Avant Collection, featuring straighter edges for a more contemporary design. This connector is available in two sizes: APVKB45-4 and APVKB45-6 to accommodate nominal 4x or 6x lumber, respectively.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Installs quickly and easily with the Outdoor Accents 3-1/2 in. structural wood screw and Outdoor Accents hex-head washer (sold separately)
• Easily attaches knee braces to posts or beams
• Adds decorative flair to knee brace connections
• For nominal 4x lumber
• Made from 12-gauge steel
• ZMAX galvanization with black powder coat offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: APVKB45-4
• UPC: 707392017615
• GTIN: 707392017615
• Feature 01: Installs quickly and easily with the Outdoor Accents 3-1/2 in. structural wood screw and Outdoor Accents hex-head washer (sold separately)
• Feature 02: Easily attaches knee braces to posts or beams
• Feature 03: Adds decorative flair to knee brace connections
• Feature 04: For nominal 4x lumber
• Feature 05: Made from 12-gauge steel
• Feature 06: ZMAX galvanization with black powder coat offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Install With: Install with (4) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (4) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 4.07848
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 9.602476
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 3
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: APVKB_Stabilizer
• Base Product Name: APVKB
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Decking/Fencing Connectors > Corner Angle
• Coating: Powder Coating, Black
• Coating.1: ZMAX®
• Color: Black
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: ZMAX® Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
• Gauge: 12
• GUID: 337852322349638882714139301852787823759
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 4x
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Corner Angle
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 0.9
• Short Product Name: AVANT KNEE BRACE 45 BEND 4X PC OVER ZMAX
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/avantcollection_outdooraccents/apvkb_stabilizer/p/apvkb
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Decking/Fencing Connectors
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• CAR Reference: 20707392017619
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png