Strengthening Connections
Outdoor spaces offer great opportunities for connection, creativity and contemplation. Whether you’re taking on a project for the love of the challenge, in need of a place to unwind, or for building bonds with family or friends — a strong, beautiful outdoor structure can make all the difference.
From ideas to tools to plans, we’re here to help you create the spaces that make life better.
Design It
Our software makes planning and designing a new deck, pergola or other outdoor structure quick and easy.
Deck Planner Software™
Are you looking to build a new deck, or do you simply want to ensure that your current deck is safe and code compliant? Whatever your decking needs, our Deck Center has the solutions.
Pergola Planner Software™
Simpson Strong-Tie’s easy-to-use Pergola Planner design software helps you plan your dream backyard by starting with a strong and beautiful pergola or other outdoor structure that will last for decades.
Build It
In styles from traditional to contemporary, we have products, plans, and guides to help you build your outdoor living space.
Free Strong-Tie DIY Plans
Building something that’s extraordinary, yet attainable can create a space that helps energize the soul and provide an inspirational focal point for your outdoor space.
Deck Center
Are you looking to build a new deck, or do you simply want to ensure that your current deck is safe and code compliant? Whatever your decking needs, our Deck Center has the solutions.
Build a Stronger Deck
Our educational video series guides you through the most important components of building a safer, stronger deck.
Deck Connection and Fastening Guide
The Deck Connection and Fastening Guide provides instructions on how to recognize defects and deficiencies in existing decks, and guidance for building strong, safe, long-lasting deck structures.
Outdoor Accents® Decorative Hardware
With Outdoor Accents, a complete line of decorative wood connectors and fasteners from Simpson Strong-Tie, you can now bring both design elegance and structural strength to your outdoor living areas.
Partnership Program
If you are a material manufacturer, lumberyard or a dealer and would like to discuss how you can partner with Simpson Strong-Tie on having your product represented in the software or how to white-label the software, please learn more about our Outdoor Living software solutions.