BC Post Base
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Post Bases
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Product Details
The 18-gauge BC series offers dual-purpose post cap/base for light cap or base connections. The BC offers a much stronger connection than simple angled nailing or screw fastening. The post cap is available with standard or ZMAX® galvanization, which offers extra corrosion resistance for outdoor or treated-wood applications. However, for maximum corrosion resistance, use stainless steel models.
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
- Install with 16d common or 16dx2 1/2" joist hanger nails.
- Use hot-dip galvanized (HDG) nails with ZMAX and HDG connector products. Use Type 316 stainless-steel nails with our stainless-steel connector products.
- Do not install bolts into pilot holes.
- Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base. Therefore, they are not recommended for non-top-supported installations, such as fences or unbraced carports.
- To tie multiple 2x members together, the Designer must determine the fasteners required to join members to act as one unit without splitting the wood.
Related Literature
Load Tables
Load Values with Carbon Steel Nails
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.
These models are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive® SD Connector screw. See the load values below.
- Allowable loads have been increased 60% 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. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-C-SCLCLM for values on the narrow face (edge).
- 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.
| Model No. | Fasteners | Allowable Loads (160) | |||
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| To Beam | To Post | Uplift | Lateral | ||
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| BCS2-2/4SS | 8-SS10d | 6-SS10d | 575 | 850 | |
| 8-SSA10d | 6-SSA10d | 780 | 1025 | ||
| BCS2-3/6SS | 12-SS16d | 6-SS16d | 525 | 1055 | |
| 12-SSA16d | 6-SSA16d | 800 | 1495 | ||
| ModelNo. | Nominal Post Size | Fasteners | Allowable Loads | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Flange | Post Flange | Uplift | Lateral F1 | ||
| CAPS | |||||
| 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.
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| BCS2-2/4 | 4x | 8-SD9212 | 6-SD9212 | 840 | 1115 |
| ModelNo. | Nominal Post Size | Fasteners | Allowable Loads | ||||||
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| Post Flange | Base Bottom | Uplift | Lateral F1 | Lateral F2 | Download | ||||
| BASES | |||||||||
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| BC40 | 4x | 6-SD10112 | 4-SD10112 | 805 | 770 | - | - | ||
| BC60 | 6x | 6-SD10112 | 4-SD10112 | 680 | 920 | - | - | ||
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
| DWG | DXF | RFA | IFC | SAT | |||
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