PB/PBS Regular and Standoff Post Bases

Installation

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The PBS features a 1" standoff height. It reduces the potential for decay at post and column ends.

Material: PB - 12 gauge; PBS - see tables.

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® or HDG; see Corrosion Information.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Install either nails or bolts. See General Notes, note d.
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).
PB: Holes are provided for installation with either 16d commons or 1/2" bolts for PB66 and PB66R; all other models use 16d commons only. A 2" minimum sidecover is required to obtain the full load.
PBS: Embed into wet concrete up to the bottom of the 1" standoff base plate. A 2" minimum side cover is required to obtain the full load. Holes in the bottom of the straps allow for free concrete flow.

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

Options: PBS available in rough sizes, Contact Simpson Strong-Tie.

Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
Download capacity is based on either the post design or concrete design calculated per code.
Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers. For SCL columns, the fasteners for these products should always be installed in the wide face.
Testing to new ICC-ES acceptance criteria to be completed in 2009. Reference this web site for the latest loads and information.
NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

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; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
PBS - Downloads may not be increased for short-term loading.
PBS - Designer to design concrete for shear capacity.
PBS - For higher downloads, solidly pack grout under 1" standoff plate before installing into concrete. Base download on column or concrete, according to the code.
Downloads shall be reduced where limited by buckling capacity of the post.
Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers. For SCL columns, the fasteners for these products should always be installed in the wide face.
Testing to new ICC-ES acceptance criteria to be completed in 2009. Reference this web site for the latest loads and information.
NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" 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
PB	See specific model numbers for code listings.
PB44	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB44R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB44Z	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB46	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB46R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB66	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB66R	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PB66Z	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PBS44A						ER-5709
PBS44AZ	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PBS44AZ	No code listing: Please contact us for test data.
PBS46						ER-5709
PBS66						ER-5709

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	ORTHOGRAPHIC	PERSPECTIVE
PB	None for this model	None for this model
PB44	PB44: DWG \| DXF PB44 front view: DWG \| DXF PB44 right view: DWG \| DXF PB44 top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D74: Post/Column to Foundation: DWG \| DXF PB44: DWG \| DXF
PB44R	None for this model	None for this model
PB46	PB46: DWG \| DXF PB46 front view: DWG \| DXF PB46 right view: DWG \| DXF PB46 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
PB46R	None for this model	None for this model
PB66	PB66: DWG \| DXF PB66 front view: DWG \| DXF PB66 right view: DWG \| DXF PB66 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
PB66R	PB66R: DWG \| DXF PB66R front view: DWG \| DXF PB66R right view: DWG \| DXF PB66R top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model
PBS44A	PBS44A: DWG \| DXF PBS44A front view: DWG \| DXF PBS44A left view: DWG \| DXF PBS44A right view: DWG \| DXF PBS44A top view: DWG \| DXF	High Wind-Resistant Construction D76: Post/Column to Foundation: DWG \| DXF
PBS46	None for this model	None for this model
PBS66	PBS66: DWG \| DXF PBS66 front view: DWG \| DXF PBS66 left view: DWG \| DXF PBS66 right view: DWG \| DXF PBS66 top view: DWG \| DXF	None for this model