Product Description
The Simpson BC6Z BC ZMAX Galvanized Post Cap for 6x by Simpson Strong-Tie is an 18-gauge steel post cap engineered to provide a strong, reliable connection between a 6x post and a wood deck beam. Designed for light cap applications, the BC series delivers a positive mechanical connection that is stronger than angled nailing or screw fastening, while ZMAX galvanization ensures long-lasting corrosion resistance in exterior and treated-wood environments.
Key Features
- Provides a positive connection for a post to a wood deck
- Stronger than angled nailing or screw fastening
- Reduces the chance of the post splitting and eliminates nailing into end grain
- Not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports)
- Nominal post size: 6x
- Made from 18-gauge steel
- ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
Specifications
- MPN: BC6Z
- Member Size: 6x
- Width 1: 5-1/2 in.
- Width 2: 5-1/2 in.
- Length 1: 4-3/8 in.
- Length 2: 4-3/8 in.
- Height 1: 3-3/8 in.
- Height 2: 3-3/8 in.
- Gauge: 18
- Coating/Finish: ZMAX
- Install With: 16d common nails or 16d x 2 1/2" joist hanger nails (sold separately)
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Connecting posts to beams on wood decks
- Patio cover post-to-beam connections
- Light-duty post cap applications where top support is provided
- Exterior and treated-wood construction environments requiring enhanced corrosion resistance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What size post is the BC6Z designed for?
- The BC6Z is designed for a nominal 6x post size, making it suitable for standard 6x lumber used in deck and patio cover framing.
- Why is the BC6Z stronger than angled nailing or screw fastening?
- The BC6Z creates a positive mechanical connection that distributes load more effectively across the post and beam, reducing the chance of post splitting and eliminating the need to nail into end grain, which is inherently weaker than a properly bracketed connection.
- What makes ZMAX galvanization suitable for exterior and treated-wood applications?
- ZMAX galvanization provides an extra layer of corrosion resistance beyond standard galvanizing, making the BC6Z well-suited for outdoor environments and direct contact with pressure-treated lumber, which can accelerate corrosion in lesser-coated connectors.
- Can the BC6Z be used for fences or unbraced carports?
- No. The BC6Z is not recommended for non top-supported installations such as fences or unbraced carports. It is intended for applications where the post is top-supported, such as wood decks and patio covers.
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