The Simpson Strong-Tie CCT5 1/4-6X T-Shape Column Cap is an engineered structural connector built to handle column-to-beam connections where two beams meet in a "T" formation on top of a structural column. Fabricated from 3-gauge steel with a gray paint finish, this heavy-duty cap is designed to accommodate a 5 1/8-inch wide beam on a 6x post, with configurable W3 and H2 dimensions that allow the connector to be specified per designer details for project-specific beam and post size combinations. Whether used in heavy timber framing or engineered lumber systems, this column cap transfers and distributes loads efficiently between the supported beams and the post below.

Key Features

• T-Shape configuration - engineered specifically for connections where two beams bisect on top of a single column, ensuring proper load path and structural integrity in applications a standard inline cap cannot address
• 3-gauge steel construction - provides heavy-duty strength suited to the high load-distribution demands of structural framing, giving builders confidence in long-term performance
• Gray paint finish with hot-dipped galvanized option available - lets specifiers choose corrosion protection appropriate to the project environment without sourcing a separate product
• Configurable W3 and H2 dimensions - accommodates the many combinations of beam and post sizes required in structural applications, making this cap adaptable to designer-specified details rather than forcing a workaround
• NDS-compliant hardware connection - supports code-conforming structural framing projects, simplifying the approval and inspection process for builders and engineers alike
• Compatible with 5 1/8-inch width beams on 6x posts - matches common heavy timber and engineered lumber dimensions, reducing the need for custom fabrication in these standard framing scenarios

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for T-shape framing conditions - most standard column caps handle a single inline beam; this connector is specifically designed for the bisecting beam scenario, so load distribution is handled by engineered geometry rather than improvised hardware
• Adaptable to designer specifications - the configurable W3 and H2 dimensions mean structural engineers and designers can dial in the fit for their specific project requirements rather than settling for an approximate match
• Finish flexibility for varied environments - the availability of a hot-dipped galvanized alternate finish alongside the standard gray paint means the same trusted connector geometry can be used in both interior and exposure-prone outdoor structural applications
• Engineered for heavy timber and structural lumber systems - with NDS-compliant connections and a 3-gauge steel build rated for demanding load-transfer scenarios, this cap is appropriate for the high-stakes framing applications where engineered connector performance is required by design

Specifications

• Specification: Value
• Model Number: CCT5 1/4-6X
• Configuration: T-Shape Column Cap
• Beam Size: 5-1/8 in. (5-1/4 in. W1)
• Post Size: 6x
• Width 1: 5-1/4
• Width 2: 5-1/2
• Length: 13
• Height 1: 8
• Width 3: Configurable
• Height 2: Configurable
• Material: 3 Gauge Steel
• Finish: Gray Paint
• Alternate Finish: Hot-Dipped Galvanized (available)

Approved Applications

• Column-to-beam connections where two beams meet in a "T" formation on top of a structural column
• Applications requiring load distribution from a bisecting beam to a supporting post
• Structural framing projects requiring designer-specified custom beam and post size combinations
• Projects requiring NDS-compliant hardware connections
• Heavy timber and engineered lumber framing systems utilizing 5-1/8-inch width beams on 6x posts

Options & Custom Configurations

The CCT5 1/4-6X features configurable W3