UB Post Bracket

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This product is only available in Canada

Product Details

The UB is a U-shaped saddle bracket designed to connect wood posts to existing concrete. This post bracket is specifically intended to be used in post-installed applications. The UB uses concrete anchors to secure it to existing concrete.

Key Features

HDG coating for higher corrosion resistance
Specifically designed for post-installed applications
Sizes available for both nominal and rough common post sizes

Material

3 gauge

Finish

Hot-dip galvanized; use HDG fasteners

Installation

Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
Provide notched area in base of post for concrete anchors
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

Related Links

Catalogue Pages

C-C-CAN2022 (Wood Construction Connectors Canadian Limit States Design), pages 81–82

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors – Canadian Limit States Design

A complete product and application catalogue including load tables and installation information for wood-to-wood, wood-to-concrete and wood-to-masonry connectors.

Connecteurs pour constructions en bois — Conception aux états limites canadiens

Un catalogue complet sur les produits et les applications, y compris de l’information sur l’installation et les tableaux de charge pour les connecteurs bois-à-bois, bois-à-béton et bois-à-maçonnerie.

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things

These products are only available in Canada
Model No.	Nominal Post Size	Ga.	W (in.)	H (in.)	L (in.)	Installs With	Coating/Material	Packaging Qty.
Footnotes Provide notched out area to accommodate the anchor bolts into the wood post for UB series. Holes sized for 1/2" diameter anchor bolts.
UB44HDG	4x4	3	3 5/8	8	3	(2) 1/2-in. HDG machine bolts into post	Hot-Dip Galvanized	1
UB44RHDG	4x4 rough	3	4 1/8	8	3	(2) 1/2-in. HDG machine bolts into post	Hot-Dip Galvanized	1
UB66HDG	6x6	3	5 5/8	8	4	(2) 1/2-in. HDG machine bolts into post	Hot-Dip Galvanized	1
UB66RHDG	6x6 rough	3	6 1/8	8	4	(2) 1/2-in. HDG machine bolts into post	Hot-Dip Galvanized	1

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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