ABW Post Base

The ABW is an adjustable retrofit post base that provides a clean look, a 1" standoff and increased capacity to resist uplift loads

Material: See table.

Finish: ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
See retrofit anchor options.
To install:
- Place the base, load transfer plate and nut on the anchor bolt. Loosely tighten the nut.
- Place the standoff and then the post in the ABW and fasten on three vertical sides (see table for fastener information).
- Make any necessary adjustments to post placement and tighten the nut securely on the anchor bolt.
- Bend up the fourth side of the ABW and fasten using the correct fasteners (see table below).

Some products may be installed with the Strong-Drive® SD Structural Connector screw - click here for details

These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.

These models are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive SD Structural-Connector screw. See footnote 5 for substitution information.

Uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Downloads may not be increased for short term loading.
Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for ABW values with structural composite lumber columns.
NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See other nail sizes and information.
SCREWS: Strong-Drive® SD #9x1 1/2" (model SD9112) = 0.131" dia. x 1 1/2" long. Full table loads apply.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
ABW	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
ABW44RZ	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
ABW44Z	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
ABW46RZ	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
ABW46Z	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
ABW66RZ	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
ABW66Z	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.

* ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction

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