BC-BCS Post Caps

BC4 Cap/ Base
(BC6 similar)

BC8 Cap/ Base

BC60 Half Base
(other similar)

BCS2-2/4
U.S. Patent
5,603,580

Typical BCS
Installation

The BCS allows for the connection of 2-2x's to a 4x post or 3-2x's to a 6x post. Double-shear nailing between beam and post gives added strength! The BC series offers dual purpose post cap/base for light cap or base connections.

Material: 18 gauge

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating and stainless steel; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Do not install bolts into pilot holes.
BCS: install dome nails on beam; drive nails at an angle through the beam into the post below to achieve the table loads
BC: install with 16d commons or 16dx2 1/2" joist hanger nails.
Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports).
To tie multiple 2x members together, the Designer must determine the fasteners required to join members to act as one unit without splitting the wood.

Some products may be installed with our new Strong-Drive® SD screw - click here for details

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Some of these models are load-rated for use with Strong-Drive® SD Screws.
See the load values.

Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-SCLCOLUMN for values on the narrow face (edge).
Base allowable loads assumes nails have full penetration into supporting member. Loads do not apply to end grain post installations.
NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES ER	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
BC	See specific model numbers for code listings.
BC4		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC40	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC40R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC40SS	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
BC40Z	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC46		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC460	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC4R		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC4SS				FL10860
BC4Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC6		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC60	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC60R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC60Z	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
BC6R		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC6Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC8		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BC80	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC80R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BCS	See specific model numbers for code listings.
BCS2-2/4		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BCS2-2/4Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BCS2-3/6		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860
BCS2-3/6Z		ESR-2604 / ESR-2523 *	RR25714	FL10860

* 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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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
BC	None for this model	None for this model
BC4	BC4: DWG \| DXF BC4 front view: DWG \| DXF BC4 right view: DWG \| DXF BC4 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BC40	BC40: DWG \| DXF BC40 front view: DWG \| DXF BC40 right view: DWG \| DXF BC40 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BC40R	None for this model	None for this model
BC40SS	None for this model	None for this model
BC40Z	None for this model	None for this model
BC46	BC46: DWG \| DXF BC46 front view: DWG \| DXF BC46 right view: DWG \| DXF BC46 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BC460	None for this model	None for this model
BC4R	None for this model	None for this model
BC4SS	None for this model	None for this model
BC4Z	None for this model	None for this model
BC6	BC6: DWG \| DXF BC6 front view: DWG \| DXF BC6 left view: DWG \| DXF BC6 right view: DWG \| DXF BC6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BC60	BC60: DWG \| DXF BC60 front view: DWG \| DXF BC60 right view: DWG \| DXF BC60 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BC60R	None for this model	None for this model
BC60Z	None for this model	None for this model
BC6R	None for this model	None for this model
BC6Z	None for this model	None for this model
BC8	BC8: DWG \| DXF BC8 front view: DWG \| DXF BC8 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BC80	None for this model	None for this model
BC80R	None for this model	None for this model
BCS	None for this model	BCS: DWG \| DXF
BCS2-2/4	BCS2-2/4: DWG \| DXF BCS2-2/4 front view: DWG \| DXF BCS2-2/4 right view: DWG BCS2-2/4 top view: DWG	High Wind-Resistant Construction D65: Post/Column to Beam: DWG \| DXF
BCS2-2/4Z	None for this model	None for this model
BCS2-3/6	BCS2-3/6: DWG \| DXF BCS2-3/6 front view: DWG \| DXF BCS2-3/6 left view: DWG \| DXF BCS2-3/6 right view: DWG \| DXF BCS2-3/6 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
BCS2-3/6Z	None for this model	None for this model