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BC Post Cap

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The BC post cap is designed to connect a beam to a post. The 18-gauge material of this post cap makes it ideal for light-duty connections. The BC provides uplift and lateral resistance and includes sizes for both nominal and rough lumber.

Key Features

  • Opposing flanges provide increased lateral resistance
  • Attains full allowable load using either common nail or pneumatic nail sizes
  • Light-gauge material designed for light-duty applications

Material

  • 18 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
  • Do not install bolts into pilot holes
  • Install with 0.162″ x 3 1/2″ nails or 0.162″ x 2 1/2″ nails

Related Literature

Wood Construction Connectors 2019-2020
C-C-2019
A catalog including new product information as well as any applicable specification and installation instructions for wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete structural connectors.
Catalog
Conectores para la construcción con madera 2019–2020
C-C-2019SP
El catálogo incluye información sobre nuevos productos, así como especificaciones e instrucciones de instalación aplicables para conectores estructurales de madera a madera y de madera a concreto.
Catalog
High Wind Guide
F-C-HWG20
A comprehensive guide to help Designers select the most appropriate connections for challenging, high-wind regions.
Product Guide
Connectors Installed on SCL Columns
T-C-SCLCLM21
A technical bulletin discussing the structural properties of the two different surface sides of SCL columns.
Technical Bulletin

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
Model No. Nominal Post Size Ga. W1 (in.) W2 (in.) L1 (in.) L2 (in.) H1 (in.) H2 (in.) Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
BC4 4x 18 3 9/16 3 9/16 2 7/8 2 7/8 3 3 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
BC46 4x6 18 3 9/16 5 1/2 4 7/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 2 1/2 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
BC46R 4x6 rough 18 4 6 4 4 3 3 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
BC46Z 4x6 18 3 9/16 5 1/2 4 7/8 2 7/8 3 1/2 2 1/2 ZMAX® 1
BC4R 4x rough 18 4 4 4 4 3 3 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
BC4SS 4x 18 3 9/16 3 9/16 2 7/8 2 7/8 3 3 Stainless Steel 1
BC4Z 4x 18 3 9/16 3 9/16 2 7/8 2 7/8 3 3 ZMAX® 1
BC6 6x 18 5 1/2 5 1/2 4 3/8 4 3/8 3 3/8 3 3/8 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
BC6R 6x rough 18 6 6 6 6 3 3 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1
BC6SS 6x 18 5 1/2 5 1/2 4 3/8 4 3/8 3 3/8 3 3/8 Stainless Steel 1
BC6Z 6x 18 5 1/2 5 1/2 4 3/8 4 3/8 3 3/8 3 3/8 ZMAX® 1
BC8 8x 18 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 4 4 Zinc Galvanized, G90 1

Load Tables

    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.

    For stainless-steel fasteners, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

    BC4 is approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.

BC/BCS Post Caps Load Table
  1. Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers known as the narrow face. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-C-SCLCLM for load reductions resulting from narrow-face installations.
  3. Base allowable loads assume that nails have full penetration into the supporting member. Loads do not apply to end-grain post installations.
  4. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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