SPAX T-Star Washer Head HCR PowerLags

SPAX T-STAR Washer Head PowerLags® with HCR® coating designed with low-profile, large diameter head design provides outstanding clamping force and improved aesthetics. The T-STAR drive offers excellent bit engagement without requiring a special driver bit. Available in 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” diameters. SPAX HCR® Coating is approved for use in treated lumber.

Material and Coating:

Cold-rolled carbon steel wire heat treated to Grade 5 durability and plated with an HCR® (High Corrosion Resistance) double barrier coating. HCR® is tested and recognized for use in ground contact pressure treated lumber for exterior, freshwater general construction applications (e.g., AWPA UC1-UC4A, UCFA).

Features & Specs:

PowerLags® are the ideal replacement for conventional lags!

• IRC / IBC Code Compliant DrJ TER No. 1912-07 Structural Fastener Properties
• DrJ Technical Evaluation Reports (TER No. 1711-01; Deck Ledger Attachment and TER No. 1802-03; Multi-Ply; Sawn lumber assemblies and engineered wood - LVL, PSL and LSL assemblies)
• No pre-drilling required (1/4" and 5/16"). Note: Lead hole of 11/64" (0.172") diameter is required for 3/8"
• Heat treated for strength and durability
• Patented thread serrations require up to 40% less driving torque to increase installation speed while helping prevent cracking in wood
• Built-on washer head designs eliminate the need and extra cost of a separate washer
• Fastener length stamp on the head provides convenient identification without measuring and aids on-site inspections

Typical Applications:

• Multi-ply LVL beam assembly
• Multi-ply girder truss assembly
• Exterior treated lumber
• Landscaping timber
• Outdoor furniture
• Exterior fencing posts
• Deck ledger to band joist attachment