An expert got paid $6.00 to identify this. Become an expert today.
I agree it is a Galvanized Gazebo Rafter Tie. Center bracket is just for rafters to butt against. Appears to be light duty since most have U-shaped rafter brackets. May also be a retrofit post bases since the center bracket can be opened and wrapped around an existing hexagon shaped post. Unknown manufacturer.
Bounty: $6.00
Posted By: HelpIdentify
I'd Like to Know:
what these are called
Opinions
It is a construction bracket to attach a hex post which has been cut out of a 6 x 6 timber. (approx 5-1/2" hex) It can be used for vertical posts. It can be used for the center connection for the roof framing of a 6 sided gazebo. The holes are for lag screws, nails, or Simpson Strong-Tie screws. Simpson Strong-Tie is the name brand of construction brackets, but they do not seem to have one like this. References given are similar examples, not exact. I would call these "Hex Post Brackets" or "Gazebo Center Post Brackets".
References:
https://cdn.instructables.com/FPN/2PKB/IJ7WO978/FPN2PKBIJ7WO978.LARGE.jpg
https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Strong-GT6Z-16-gauge-Gazebo/dp/B0089ENPV0
By: GladMech Submitted on: 06/25/2018 at 01:33PMReason: Hi, I see what you are talking about, but I cant seem to find anything that has the hex hole in the middle, can you please provide a link to one with the hex hole
I agree it is a Galvanized Gazebo Rafter Tie. Center bracket is just for rafters to butt against. Appears to be light duty since most have U-shaped rafter brackets. May also be a retrofit post bases since the center bracket can be opened and wrapped around an existing hexagon shaped post. Unknown manufacturer.
References:
https://www.strongtie.com/decksandfences_miscellaneousconnectors/gt_tie/p/gt
By: Carnitas Submitted on: 08/14/2019 at 03:49AM