Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie ABU88RHDG ABU Hot-Dip Galvanized Adjustable Standoff Post Base for Rough 8x8 is engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie to securely attach wooden posts to existing concrete in high-capacity structural applications. Featuring a built-in 1-inch standoff that helps prevent moisture-related rot at the post end, this adjustable post base delivers maximum uplift performance for earthquake and wind loading scenarios while offering the extra corrosion resistance of a hot-dip galvanized finish - making it an ideal choice for exterior and treated-wood installations.
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: Rough 8x8
- Steel gauge: Base 14, strap 12
- Hot-dip galvanization (HDG) offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Attaches to post with nails, Strong-Drive SD Connector screws, or bolts for versatile fastening options
- Slotted anchor hole in the base provides adjustability around existing anchor bolt placement
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- MPN: ABU88RHDG
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Nominal Post Size: Rough 8x8
- Width: 7 in.
- Length: 8 in.
- Height: 6-3/4 in.
- Coating: Hot-Dip Galvanized
- Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanized
- Gauge: Base 14; Strap 10
- Install With: 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails (sold separately)
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Attaching wooden posts to existing concrete foundations in high-capacity structural applications
- Structural posts installed in basements where code compliance for standoff height is required
- Exterior post installations exposed to weather or water splash
- Applications using treated lumber where enhanced corrosion resistance is necessary
- Seismic and high-wind construction where increased uplift load performance is critical
Frequently Asked Questions
- What post size is the ABU88RHDG designed to fit?
- The ABU88RHDG is designed for a nominal Rough 8x8 post size, making it suitable for large structural post applications requiring high-capacity connections to concrete.
- Why does this post base feature a 1-inch standoff?
- The built-in 1-inch standoff design helps prevent rot at the end of the post by keeping the wood elevated and away from direct contact with the concrete surface. This design also meets code requirements for structural posts installed in basements or in areas exposed to weather or water splash.
- What makes the hot-dip galvanized finish important for this post base?
- Hot-dip galvanization (HDG) provides a thicker, more durable layer of corrosion protection compared to standard coatings, making the ABU88RHDG well-suited for exterior installations and applications involving treated lumber, where standard finishes may degrade more quickly.
- How does the slotted anchor hole improve installation?
- The slot in the base enables flexibility around the anchor bolt position, allowing for easier and more precise post placement even when the anchor bolt is not perfectly positioned - reducing the need for repositioning the anchor during installation.
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. See item description for specifications.
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