The Ramset RSS (Rugged Structural Screw) is a 3/8" diameter x 8" long fastener for wood-to-wood structural connections - ledger boards, multi-ply beams, deck framing, and heavy timber work where a lag screw would normally be specified. Hardened steel and a star-drive washer head let the screw self-feed into framing lumber without pilot holes in most species. Climatek coating gives corrosion resistance for treated lumber and exterior use.

• Diameter: 3/8"; length: 8"
• Star drive (T-Drive) recess prevents cam-out under high torque
• Integral washer head pulls flush without a separate washer
• W-Cut thread design slices through dense and hardwood fibers without splitting
• CEE threads at the head end enlarge the through-hole so the joint clamps tight
• Climatek coating: corrosion resistant, approved for ACQ-treated lumber and exterior framing
• Manufacturer part number: 96020

Tip: Drive with an 18V+ impact driver using the matching star bit (T-40 for 3/8" RSS). For very dense species (oak, ipe) or screws driven near board ends, predrill the first board with a bit roughly equal to the screw's minor diameter to prevent splitting. Snug the head firm against the work but stop when it bites; over-torquing past flush can strip the threads in the second member.