Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie CBSQ44-SDS2HDG is a hot-dip galvanized column base built to create a secure, code-compliant connection between 4x4 structural posts and concrete footing surfaces. Engineered to transmit a structure's stresses directly to the foundation, this quick-install column base comes pre-packaged with Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, making it a practical choice for structural post installations in basements, exterior environments, and areas subject to weather or water splash.
Key Features
- Hot-Dip Galvanized Finish - Provides a high level of corrosion resistance suited for wet-area, exterior, and basement post installations where moisture exposure is a concern.
- 1 in. Standoff Height - Meets code requirements for structural posts installed in basements or locations exposed to weather or water splash, helping keep the post base clear of standing moisture.
- Included Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws - Allow for faster installation compared to traditional bolt methods while providing a greater net section area of the column for enhanced structural integrity.
- Quick-Install Design - Reduces installation time on the job site by eliminating the need to source separate fasteners, since everything needed for the column-to-foundation connection arrives together.
- Broad Application Compatibility - Approved for connecting columns to concrete footing surfaces across a range of conditions, including basement posts and posts exposed to weather, making it a versatile structural connector for multiple project types.
Why This Product
- All-in-one convenience for structural post connections - The column base ships with the required Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws already included, so installers can move directly from unboxing to installation without sourcing additional hardware separately.
- Faster installation with a stronger column section - By using SDS screws rather than traditional bolts, this connector speeds up the installation process while preserving a greater net section area of the column, supporting overall structural integrity.
- Built for demanding moisture environments - The hot-dip galvanized finish combined with the 1 in. standoff height directly addresses code requirements for posts in basements and weather-exposed locations, reducing the risk of moisture-related deterioration at the post base.
- A trusted Simpson Strong-Tie engineered connector - Designed to transmit structural stresses reliably from the column to the concrete foundation, this connector is approved across multiple structural post applications, giving builders and contractors confidence in the connection's performance.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Model / MPN: CBSQ44-SDS2HDG
- Column Size: 4x4
- Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanized
- Standoff Height: 1"
- Fastener Type Included: Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws
- Width 1: 3-9/16 in.
- Width 2: 3-1/2 in.
- Depth: 7-1/8 in.
- Height: 8-3/8 in.
Approved Applications
- Structural posts installed in basements
- Structural posts exposed to weather
- Structural posts in water splash environments
- Connecting columns to concrete footing surfaces
- Transmitting structural stresses to the foundation
What's Included
- CBSQ44-SDS2HDG Column Base (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
- Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary function of the CBSQ44-SDS2HDG column base?
- The CBSQ44-SDS2HDG is designed to serve as the interface between columns and their foundations, linking the column to the concrete footing surface and transmitting the structure's stresses to the foundation.
- Why are SDS screws used instead of bolts?
- The included Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws allow for faster installation, a reduced reveal, and provide a greater net section area of the column compared to traditional bolts.
- Does the CBSQ44-SDS2HDG meet code requirements for exterior or wet-area installations?
- Yes. The 1" standoff of the CBSQ meets code requirements for structural posts installed in basements or those exposed to weather or water splash.
- Are fasteners included with this column base?
- Yes. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are included with the CBSQ44-SDS2HDG.
Note: Product dimensions and/or screw or bolt holes may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.
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