In timber construction buildings, one key product continues to play a silent but important role: the hoop iron strap.
What Is a Hoop Iron Strap?
Hoop iron strap is a flexible galvanized steel strip, usually supplied in coils, used for securing and bracing timber structures. It’s lightweight, strong, and resistant to corrosion, making it ideal for use in:
- Wall and roof bracing
- Fixing wall frames to the bottom/top plates
- Tie-down applications for wind uplift
- Reinforcing timber joints
- Roof truss tie-downs
- Timber stud anchoring
The strap is typically perforated or plain, and available in common sizes like 25mm or 32mm wide, and 0.8mm to 1.2mm thick.
Standard Size: 30mmX0.8mmX30M | 15M | 50M (punched) 30mmX1.0mmX30M | 15M | 50M (punched) 32mmX1.2mmX50M ( unpunched)
Why It’s Important in Timber Construction?
Timber framing is widely used in both residential and light commercial construction. Hoop iron strap is a trusted and code-compliant solution for structural reinforcement.
It helps builders meet key standards such as:
- Wind load and tie-down requirements in coastal or high-wind areas
- Bushfire and general safety building regulations
Proper installation of hoop iron ensures the building structure remains stable under load, wind pressure, or movement.
Product Features
- Galvanized for rust resistance
- Strong tensile strength for load-bearing use
- Flexible for easy wrapping around joints
- Perforated or plain for nail or bolt fixing
- Supplied in rolls (typically 10m, 30m, 50m, or 100m)
Hoop iron can be installed horizontally, diagonally, or in figure-8 patterns, depending on the bracing requirement. It’s commonly used in roofing, framing, fencing, decking, and pergola construction.
Reliable Supply for Trade and Wholesale
At Borhaf Metal Fabricator, we supply custom galvanized hoop iron straps for use in timber building projects. With years of experience in exporting. We understand:
- High-quality galvanized finishes (G300 as per AS1379: 2021. G300 refers to steel with a 300MPa minimum yield strength with Z275 pre-galvanised steel sheet as per AS1379:2021. ) Z275 refers to the Zinc coating class with 275g/m2 of coating mass (total both surfaces)
- Custom roll sizes and packaging （ Retailer package: 100 coils in each crate), Net Roll weight: 530kg/pallet
- Clear labeling for trade stores (UPC)
- Fast delivery and consistent production （ 7 days| 1 container)
Whether you’re a wholesaler, importer, or construction supplier, our team is ready to support your needs during the peak production season from May to July — and beyond.
📩 Message us for samples, pricing, or OEM service. Let’s build better together.
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