{"id":1514,"date":"2024-11-04T08:20:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.alliedbolt.com\/blog\/?p=1514"},"modified":"2024-11-04T08:37:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:37:02","slug":"structural-retaining-stars-not-all-stars-are-created-equal-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.alliedbolt.com\/blog\/structural-retaining-stars-not-all-stars-are-created-equal-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural Retaining Stars: Not All Stars Are Created Equal \u2013 Here&#8217;s What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Attention Engineers: Ensure Authenticity. Verify Markings. Don\u2019t Settle for Imitations.<\/h2>\n<p>Structural retaining stars, often seen on older masonry buildings, were initially designed for essential structural support. However, over time, many of these original stars, particularly those made from low-grade cast iron, have become brittle and less reliable. It\u2019s essential to recognize that not all stars sold today meet structural standards\u2014some are purely decorative and should <em>never<\/em> be used for structural reinforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>Structural Star Building Retaining Washers<\/strong> are proudly <strong>manufactured in the USA<\/strong> with exceptional quality. Often referred to as <strong>Seismic Earthquake Washers<\/strong> or <strong>Century Star Washers<\/strong>, our stars come with historically accurate architectural patterns, serving as anchor plates or wall washers that connect to tie rods or bolts on exterior masonry walls. These structural elements are designed to brace masonry walls, preventing lateral bowing and providing robust reinforcement. Available in <strong>five- or six-point star designs<\/strong>, they come in <strong>hot-galvanized cast ductile iron<\/strong>, with custom options in aluminum or bronze.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Our Structural Stars?<\/strong> Our stars are made from <strong>Ductile Iron, ASTM 65-45-12<\/strong>, offering near &#8220;semi-steel&#8221; durability and <strong>hot-galvanized<\/strong> for maximum longevity. Unlike basic cast iron, which risks failure in structural applications, our stars are <strong>weldable<\/strong> and specifically engineered for structural integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Our stars are also known as <strong>Gib Plates, Hurricane Bolts, Pattress Plates, Masonry Restraints,<\/strong> and <strong>Tie Backs<\/strong> in construction plans. 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