Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson APB88 Outdoor Accents Mission Collection Post Base by Simpson Strong-Tie is a decorative and structural post base engineered to secure an 8x8 post or column to concrete for outdoor applications such as pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported structures. Finished with ZMAX galvanization and a black powder coat, this post base delivers exceptional corrosion resistance while adding design elegance with its decorative Mission Collection edges and southwestern-inspired styling.
Key Features
- Designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events
- Slotted for adjustability
- Features 1 in. standoff to help prevent rot at post end
- Fastener holes are slightly offset to help prevent fastener interference (fasteners sold separately)
- Nominal post size: 8x8
- Steel gauge: Base 14 ga., straps 12 ga.
- ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Straps ZMAX with a black powder coat for decorative applications
- Outdoor Accents side plates available (see APBDSP)
- Made in the United States
Specifications
- Model Number: APB88
- Nominal Post Size: 8x8
- Width: 7-1/2 in.
- Length: 7 in.
- Height: 10-9/16 in.
- Steel Gauge: Base 14 ga.; strap 12 ga.
- Coating: ZMAX
- Finish: ZMAX Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Pergolas
- Patio covers
- Top-supported outdoor structures
- Exterior and treated-wood construction applications
- Structures located in seismic or high-wind zones
Related Products
- SDWS22312DBB Screws - Outdoor Accents structural wood screws (required for installation)
- STN22 Washers - Outdoor Accents hex-head washers (required for installation)
- Concrete Anchors - 5/8 in. concrete anchors required for installation
- - Outdoor Accents decorative post base side plates
- Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Collection - Browse the complete collection
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size post is the APB88 designed for?
- The APB88 is designed for a nominal 8x8 post size, making it suitable for large structural columns used in pergolas, patio covers, and similar top-supported outdoor structures.
- Why does the APB88 include a 1 in. standoff from the concrete?
- The 1 in. standoff is specifically designed to help prevent rot at the post end by keeping the bottom of the post elevated above the concrete surface, reducing direct contact with moisture that can accumulate at the base.
- What fasteners are required to install the APB88?
- Installation requires (8) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers, (8) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws, and (2) 5/8 in. concrete anchors. Fasteners are sold separately.
- Is the APB88 suitable for use in high-wind or seismic regions?
- Yes. The APB88 is designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events, providing the structural integrity required for outdoor projects in demanding environmental conditions.
Note: Fasteners are sold separately. Install with (8) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (8) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws. Outdoor Accents side plates available separately (see SPECS).
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