BC-BCS Post Caps

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

BC60 Half Base
(other similar)

Typical BCS
Installation

BC4 Cap/ Base

BC8 Cap/ Base

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®; see Corrosion-Resistance.

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).

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Allowable loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind 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.
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	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
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	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
BC460	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
BC4R		ESR-2604	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
BC4SS	No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
BC4Z		ESR-2604	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
BC6		ESR-2604	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
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	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
BC6Z		ESR-2604	RR25076 / RR25714
BC8		ESR-2604	RR25076 / RR25714	FL474
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	RR25714	FL503		ER-5357
BCS2-2/4Z		ESR-2604	RR25714	FL503		ER-5357
BCS2-3/6		ESR-2604	RR25714	FL503		ER-5357
BCS2-3/6Z		ESR-2604	RR25714