The Simpson CC96 Column Cap is engineered to deliver strong, reliable column-to-beam connections in wood construction. Designed for an 8-3/4 in. beam width and a nominal 6x post, this heavy-duty connector features a seat that extends beyond each side of the column, providing additional bearing surface area that helps distribute load from the beam efficiently across the connection. Built from 3-gauge steel with a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish and certified welds, the CC96 is well-suited for demanding structural applications - including those requiring enhanced resistance to earthquake and wind uplift forces.

Key Features

• Certified welds - provide verified strength and load confidence, so you can trust the connection in critical structural assemblies
• Increased uplift load capacity - engineered to handle elevated forces from earthquake or wind loading, making this cap appropriate for seismic and high-wind construction zones
• NDS code-compliant bolt spacing - bolt layout meets National Design Specification requirements, helping ensure your installation passes inspection without additional adjustments
• Diamond holes for temporary fastening - allow you to hold the cap in position during layout and alignment before final bolting, reducing the chance of misalignment
• Extended bearing seat - projects beyond each side of the column to distribute beam loads more broadly, reducing point stress at the connection
• 3-gauge steel construction - heavy-gauge material provides the rigidity and load capacity needed for substantial timber framing and post-and-beam applications
• Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish - factory-applied coating provides a consistent, clean appearance and baseline surface protection for interior and covered structural applications
• Installs with (6) 3/4 in. diameter bolts - straightforward hardware requirements simplify planning and procurement for your project

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for heavy timber connections - the CC96 is specifically sized for an 8-3/4 in. beam and nominal 6x post, giving structural contractors and builders a properly matched connector for large-scale post-and-beam assemblies without modification or guesswork
• Engineered for seismic and wind-uplift demands - with uplift loads increased to address earthquake and wind loading scenarios, this column cap is a reliable choice when local building codes require enhanced lateral and uplift resistance
• Certified welds backed by Simpson Strong-Tie engineering - weld certification is not a cosmetic feature; it means the connection points have been evaluated for strength and loading, giving builders and inspectors documented confidence in the structural performance
• Load distribution built into the design - the extended seat geometry actively spreads beam loads across a wider bearing area at the post top, reducing concentrated stress and supporting long-term connection integrity in heavy timber framing

Specifications

• Model Number: CC96
• Member Size: 8-3/4 in. Beam, 6x Post
• Beam Width: 8-3/4 in.
• Width 1: 8-7/8 in.
• Width 2: 5-1/2 in.
• Length 1: 13 in.
• Height 1: 8 in.
• Nominal Post Size: 6x
• Material Gauge: 3-gauge steel
• Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
• Installation Hardware: (6) 3/4 in. diameter bolts
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Column-to-beam connections in wood construction
• Structural connections requiring enhanced uplift resistance for earthquake loading
• Structural connections requiring enhanced uplift resistance for wind loading
• Applications where NDS code-compliant bolt spacing is required
• Load distribution from beam to post column in heavy timber assemblies

What's Included

• 1x Simpson Strong-Tie CC96 Column Cap
• Install with (6) 3/4 in. diameter bolts (hardware not included; sold separately)

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
• Straps may be rotated 90 deg.
• For special, custom, or rough-cut lumber sizes, provide dimensions. An optional W2 dimension may be specified. (The W2 dimension on str