Product Description
The Simpson LCE4SS Stainless Steel Light Post Cap for End Condition is a heavy-duty, two-piece connector engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie to secure a wood beam to the top of a wood post at an end bearing condition. Fabricated from 20-gauge stainless steel, this post cap transfers structural loads from the beam into the post and ultimately into the foundation, while delivering superior corrosion resistance that makes it the ideal choice for exterior and treated-wood applications.
Key Features
- Always install in pairs; universal design eliminates need for rights and lefts
- Stronger than angled nailing or screw fastening; eliminates nailing into end grain
- Tested and approved for mitered end conditions
- For use with nominal 4x or 6x lumber
- Height: 5-3/8 in.
- Made from 20-gauge steel
- Stainless steel offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Versatile two-piece design accommodates both 4x and 6x lumber configurations
- Ideal for both new and retrofit construction
- Load rated when installed in pairs
Specifications
- Model Number: LCE4SS
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Gauge: 20
- Height: 5-3/8 in.
- Member Size: 4x or 6x
- Install With: (12) 0.162 in. 3-1/2 in. stainless-steel nails or (12) #10 x 1-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector SS screws for each LCE4SS part (sold separately)
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- End bearing conditions where a beam bears on the top of a wood post
- Mitered end conditions - tested and approved
- New construction beam-to-post connections
- Retrofit construction beam-to-post connections
- Exterior applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance
- Treated-wood applications where standard steel hardware may be susceptible to corrosion
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why must the LCE4SS always be installed in pairs?
- The LCE4SS is load rated only when installed in pairs. The universal design is engineered so that one cap is placed on each outside face of the post-and-beam connection, ensuring balanced load transfer from the beam into the post and foundation. Installing a single cap does not achieve the allowable rated loads.
- What lumber sizes is the LCE4SS compatible with?
- The LCE4SS is designed for use with nominal 4x or 6x lumber. Its versatile two-piece design accommodates both member sizes, making it a flexible choice for a range of post-and-beam configurations in both new and retrofit construction.
- What fasteners should be used to install the LCE4SS?
- Each LCE4SS part should be installed with either (12) 0.162 in. 3-1/2 in. stainless-steel nails or (12) #10 x 1-1/2 in. Strong-Drive SD Connector SS screws. Using stainless-steel fasteners maintains the corrosion-resistance integrity of the connection, which is especially important in exterior and treated-wood applications.
- Why choose stainless steel over standard steel for this post cap?
- Stainless steel offers extra corrosion resistance compared to standard steel finishes, making the LCE4SS particularly well suited for exterior environments and applications involving treated lumber, where contact with preservatives and moisture can accelerate corrosion in standard steel hardware.
Note: This product must be installed in pairs.
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