Product Features
Product Description
The Simpson APB44 Outdoor Accents Mission Collection Post Base by Simpson Strong-Tie is a black powder-coated post base engineered to anchor 4x4 posts or columns securely to concrete. Ideal for outdoor living projects such as pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported structures, this post base combines structural performance with decorative mission-style edges that bring design elegance to outdoor spaces. ZMAX galvanization with a black powder-coat finish delivers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications.
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: 4x4
- Steel gauge: Base 16 ga., straps 12 ga.
- ZMAX galvanization with a black powder coat offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
- Outdoor Accents side plates available (see APBDSP)
Specifications
- MPN: APB44
- Member Size: 4x4
- Finish: ZMAX Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
- Coating: ZMAX
- Gauge: Base 16 ga., strap 12 ga.
- Width: 3 9/16 in.
- Length: 3 in.
- Height: 7 in.
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- Pergolas
- Patio covers
- Top-supported outdoor structures
- Exterior and treated-wood applications
Related Products
- SDWS22312DBB Screws - recommended structural wood screws for installation
- STN22 Washers - Outdoor Accents hex-head washers for installation
- Concrete Anchors - 5/8 in. concrete anchors required for installation
- - optional Outdoor Accents side plates
- Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Collection - browse the complete collection
Frequently Asked Questions
- What post size is the APB44 designed for?
- The APB44 is designed for a nominal 4x4 post size, securing the post or column directly to a concrete surface.
- Why does the APB44 include a 1 in. standoff?
- The 1 in. standoff keeps the base of the post elevated above the concrete surface, helping to prevent moisture accumulation at the post end that could lead to rot over time.
- What fasteners are required to install the APB44?
- Installation requires (4) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers, (4) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws, and a 5/8 in. concrete anchor. Fasteners are sold separately.
- Is the APB44 suitable for high-wind or seismic conditions?
- Yes. The APB44 is designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events, making it appropriate for structurally demanding outdoor applications such as pergolas and patio covers.
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