Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie ABU66Z ABU ZMAX Galvanized Adjustable Standoff Post Base for 6x6 is a high-capacity post base engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie to attach wooden posts to existing concrete. Featuring a built-in 1-inch standoff that helps prevent rot at the post end and a slotted anchor hole for precise, flexible positioning, this adjustable post base delivers maximum uplift performance in a cost-effective, code-compliant design. ZMAX galvanization provides enhanced corrosion resistance, making it well suited for exterior installations and use with treated lumber.
Key Features
- The slot in the base enables flexibility around the anchor bolt, making precise post placement easier
- 1-in. standoff design meets code requirements for structural posts installed in basements or exposed to weather or water splash
- Increased uplift loads for earthquake or wind loading
- Nominal post size: 6x6
- Steel gauge: Base 12, strap 10
- ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
Specifications
- MPN: ABU66Z
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Nominal Post Size: 6x6
- Coating / Finish: ZMAX
- Steel Gauge: Base 12; strap 10
- Install With: 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails or 1/2 in. diameter machine bolts (sold separately)
- Width: 5 in.
- Length: 5-1/2 in.
- Height: 6-1/16 in.
- Hole Bottom: 1-3/4 in.
- Country of Origin: United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the 1-inch standoff on the ABU66Z?
- The built-in 1-inch standoff keeps the end of the wooden post elevated above the concrete surface, helping to prevent moisture absorption and rot. This standoff design also meets code requirements for structural posts installed in basements or in locations exposed to weather or water splash.
- What makes the ABU66Z adjustable?
- The ABU66Z features a slotted anchor hole in the base that allows flexibility around the anchor bolt. This slot makes it easier to achieve precise post placement even when anchor bolt positioning is not perfectly centered.
- What fasteners are used to install the ABU66Z?
- The ABU66Z can be installed using 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails or 1/2 in. diameter machine bolts. Simpson Strong-Tie also notes compatibility with Strong-Drive SD Connector screws or bolts for attaching the base to the post.
- Why is ZMAX galvanization important for this post base?
- ZMAX galvanization provides an extra layer of corrosion resistance beyond standard galvanized finishes. This makes the ABU66Z particularly well suited for exterior applications and for use with pressure-treated wood, where exposure to moisture and treatment chemicals can accelerate corrosion on standard hardware.
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture.
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