BC Post Cap
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Product Details
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
Product Information Table
| 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.
- Allowable loads have been increased 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 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.
- Base allowable loads assume that nails have full penetration into the supporting member. Loads do not apply to end-grain post installations.
- 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
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