LCE Post Cap

Two-Piece Post Caps

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The LCE4's universal design provides high capacity while eliminating the need for rights and lefts. For use with 4x or 6x lumber.

Material

• LCE4 — 20 ga. (33 mil)

Finish

• Galvanized, ZMAX^® coating or stainless steel; see Corrosion Information

Installation

• Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
• Install in pairs

Related Links

Wood Construction

• Wood Construction Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
• General Notes

Cold-Formed Steel Construction

• Cold-Formed Steel Connectors Technical and Installation Notes
• General Notes

Catalog Pages

• C-C-2017 (Wood Construction Connectors), pages 108–109
• C-CF-2017 (Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction), page 305

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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.

   These models are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive® SD Connector screw. See the load values below.

1. Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
2. Loads apply only when used in pairs.
3. Uplift loads do not apply to splice conditions.
4. Spliced conditions must be detailed by the Designer to transfer tension loads between spliced members by means other than the post cap.
5. LCE4 uplift load for mitered-corner conditions is 985 lb. (DF/SP) or 845 lb. (SPF). Lateral loads do not apply.
6. 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).
7. Nails: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long.
   See other nail sizes and information.

LCE4Z (Mitered corner)

1. The allowable download for the mitered LCE4 connection is limited to bearing of the mitered section on the post and shall be determined by the Designer.
2. Connectors must be installed in pairs to achieve listed loads.

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