Product Description
The Simpson Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX Black Post Base Side Plates are decorative steel plates designed to attach to the bottom of a post or column, giving any installed post base a clean, polished finish. Part of the Avant Collection from Simpson, these plates feature straight edges and a timeless aesthetic that elevates custom outdoor living structures such as pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported builds. A ZMAX galvanized base with a black powder coat finish delivers reliable corrosion resistance suited to demanding exterior environments and treated-wood applications.
Key Features
- Complements the Outdoor Accents APVB decorative post base (fasteners sold separately) - pairs directly with a matching post base for a cohesive, finished look at the base of every post or column.
- Designed for use with nominal 4x and 4x rough lumber - ensures a proper fit on the most common post sizes used in pergolas, patio covers, and similar outdoor structures.
- 12-gauge steel construction - provides the structural integrity and durability needed to hold up in long-term exterior installations.
- ZMAX galvanization with black powder coat finish - the dual-layer corrosion protection makes these plates well suited for exterior conditions and direct contact with treated wood, reducing the risk of premature rust or finish failure.
- Straight-edge Avant Collection design - the clean, angular profile brings a modern yet timeless style to custom outdoor living projects without sacrificing function.
Why This Product
- Purpose-built for a finished appearance - these side plates are specifically engineered to cover and complement an installed post base, transforming a purely structural connection point into a refined design detail on pergolas, patio covers, and similar structures.
- Dual-layer corrosion protection built for the outdoors - ZMAX galvanization combined with a black powder coat finish gives these plates enhanced resistance to moisture and treated-wood chemistry, making them a dependable long-term choice for exterior projects.
- Designed to integrate with a complete Outdoor Accents hardware system - these plates are part of a coordinated family of decorative connectors and fasteners, making it straightforward to achieve a consistent look across an entire outdoor structure.
- Precision fit for 4x and 4x rough lumber - the plates are sized specifically for nominal 4x posts, so builders and DIYers can count on a proper, gap-free fit without modification or guesswork.
Specifications
- MPN: APVB44DSP
- Member Size: 4x, 4x rough
- Height: 6-1/2 in.
- Width: 3 in.
- Gauge: 12
- Coating: ZMAX
- Finish: ZMAX Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
- Country of Origin: United States
- Install With: (2) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (2) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws per plate (fasteners sold separately)
Approved Applications
- Pergolas
- Patio covers
- Other top-supported outdoor structures
- Exterior and treated-wood applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What post sizes are these side plates compatible with?
- These side plates are designed for use with nominal 4x and 4x rough lumber.
- What fasteners are required to install these side plates?
- Each plate requires (2) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (2) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws. Fasteners are sold separately and are not included with the plates.
- Are these side plates suitable for outdoor and treated-wood use?
- Yes. The ZMAX galvanization combined with a black powder coat finish provides extra corrosion resistance, making these plates well suited for exterior environments and applications involving treated wood.
- What post base do these side plates complement?
- These decorative side plates are designed to complement the Outdoor Accents APVB decorative post base, attaching to the bottom of a post or column to provide a finished look once the post base is installed.
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Note: The structural screws, hex head washers, and concrete anchors are not included.
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