Wood Construction Connectors (Willamette)

®	AB ADJUSTABLE POST BASES

CAPS & BASES

Fully-adjustable post base offers moisture protection, structural values, ease of installation, and finished hardware appearance. Standoff plate provides flat end bearing for post and keeps post end 1-1/8" above surface moisture.

MATERIAL: 12 gauge adjustment and stand-off plates; 16 gauge base cover

FINISH: Galvanized

INSTALLATION:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Post nail holes are sized for 10d commons.
Rectangular adjustment plate assumes 1/2" diameter anchorage.
The AB is supplied as shown; position the post, secure the easy-access nut, then bend up the fourth side.
For non-bolt, non-adjustment installations, 3/16" holes for optional nail holdown or powder-actuated fasteners in a concrete or wood base are in the base cover.
A 2" minimum side cover is required to obtain the full load.
Not recommended for non-top-supported Installations such as fences.

CODES: BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI NER-393; City of LA RR 24818.

Model No.	Dimensions		Allowable Downloads (100)
Model No.	W	L	Allowable Downloads (100)
AB44	3-9/16	3-9/16,	4065
AB46	3-9/16	5-3/8	4165
AB44R	4	4-1/16	4065
AB46R	4	6	4165
AB66	5-1/2	5-9/16	5335
AB66R	6	6	5335

Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.

LCB/CB COLUMN BASES

LCB -- Low-cost post base for patios, carports, breezeways and porches. CB -- For columns that require high structural values and rugged performance.

FINISH: LCB, CB44, CB46, CB66 -- galvanized; CB-Simpson gray paint or HDG.

INSTALLATION:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
For full loads, minimum side cover required is 3" for CB, 2" for LCB.
Install all models with base plate flush with concrete.
Not recommended for non-top-supported installations such as fences.

OPTIONS:

The LCB may be shipped unassembled; specify "Disassembled".
Rough and other sizes available; specify W1 and W2 dimensions. Consult Simpson for bolt sizes and allowable loads. See PBS and CBS.

CODES: BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI NER-393; City of L.A. RR 24818.

Model No.	Nominal Post Size	Material		Dimensions			Post Fasteners			Uplift average Ult	Allowable Uplift Loads
		Strap	Base (Ga)	W₁	W₂	D	Nails	Bolts			Nails		Bolts
		Strap	Base (Ga)	W₁	W₂	D	Nails	Qty	Dia		(133)	(160)	(133)	(160)
LCB44	4x4	12 ga x2	16	3-9/16,	3-1/2	6-1/2	12-16d	2	1/2	17853	2255	2705	3545	4250
CB44	4x4	7ga x2	7	3-19/16	3-9/16	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
LCB46	4x6	12 ga x2	16	3-9/16	5-1/2	6-1/2	12-16d	2	1/2	17853	2255	2705	3530	4240
CB46	4x6	7ga x2	7	3-9/16	5-1/2	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
CB48	4x8	7ga x2	7	3-9/16	7-1/2	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
CBS	GLULAM	7ga x3	7	5-1/4	SPEC	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
LCB66	6x6	12 ga x2	16	5-1/2	5-1/2	5-1/2	12-16d	2	1/2	17853	2255	2705	3525	4230
CB66	6x6	7ga x3	7	5-1/2	5-1/2	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
CB6-7	6x	7ga x3	7	5-1/2	7	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
CB7-1/8-4	PSL	3ga x3	7	7-1/8	3-/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB7-1/8-6	PSL	3ga x3	7	7-1/8	5-1/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB7-1/8-7	PSL	3 ga x3	7	7-1/8	7	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB68	6x8	7 ga x3	7	5-1/2	7-1/2	8	--	2	5/8	14350	--	--	4200	4200
CB86	6x8	3ga x3	7	7-1/2	5-1/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB7	GLULAM	3ga x3	7	6-7/8	SPEC	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB88	8x8	3ga x3	7	7-1/2	7-1/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB9	GLULAM	3ga x3	7	8-7/8	SPEC	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB1010	10x10	3ga x3	3	9-1/2	9-1/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB1012	10x12	3ga x3	3	9-1/2	11-1/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650
CB1212	12x12	3ga x3	3	11-1/2	11-1/2	8	--	2	3/4	20650	--	--	6650	6650

Uplift loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading, with no further increase allowed.
PSL is parallel strand lumber.

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