Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie ECC3 1/4-6 ECC End Column Cap is engineered to provide strong column-beam connections in end-of-beam applications in wood construction. The seat of the column cap provides an additional surface area of bearing that extends beyond the one side of the column, helping to distribute the load from the beam and provide reliable support for the connection. Built from heavy-duty 7-gauge steel with certified welds and a durable Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish, the ECC3 1/4-6 delivers the structural integrity and code-compliant performance required for demanding wood framing projects.
Key Features
- Certified welds for confidence in strength and loading
- Uplift loads increased for earthquake or wind loading
- Bolt spacing that meets NDS code requirements to ensure optimal performance
- Diamond holes to provide temporary fastening
- Beam width: 3-1/8 in.
- Nominal post size: 6x
- Made from 7-gauge steel
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish
Specifications
- Model Number (MPN): ECC3 1/4-6
- Member Size: 3-1/8 in. beam, 6x post
- Beam Width: 3-1/8 in.
- Nominal Post Size: 6x
- Material / Gauge: 7-gauge steel
- Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Country of Origin: United States
Approved Applications
- End-of-beam column-to-beam connections in wood construction
- Post and beam framing assemblies requiring load distribution at end column positions
- Structures in high-wind or seismic zones requiring increased uplift load capacity
- Applications requiring NDS code-compliant bolt spacing for structural integrity
What's Included / Installation
- 1x Simpson ECC3 1/4-6 ECC End Column Cap
- Install with (4) 5/8 in. diameter machine bolts (fasteners not included)
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
- Straps may be rotated 90 deg. (see SPECS)
- For special, custom or rough-cut lumber sizes, provide dimensions. An optional W2 dimension may be specified. (The W2 dimension on straps rotated 90 deg. is limited by the W1 dimension.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What beam width is the ECC3 1/4-6 designed to fit?
A: The ECC3 1/4-6 is designed for a beam width of 3-1/8 in.
Q: What post size is compatible with the ECC3 1/4-6?
A: This end column cap is designed for use with a nominal 6x post size.
Q: What fasteners are required to install the ECC3 1/4-6?
A: Installation requires (4) 5/8 in. diameter machine bolts. Fasteners are not included with the connector.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What beam and post sizes is the ECC3 1/4-6 designed to fit?
- The ECC3 1/4-6 is designed for use with a 3-1/8 in. wide beam and a nominal 6x post, making it suitable for standard engineered lumber and timber framing applications at end-of-beam column positions.
- What fasteners are required to install the ECC3 1/4-6?
- Installation requires four 5/8 in. diameter machine bolts. The bolt spacing is designed to meet NDS code requirements to ensure optimal structural performance.
- What material and finish is used on the ECC3 1/4-6?
- The ECC3 1/4-6 is made from heavy-duty 7-gauge steel and features a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish for durability in wood construction applications.
- Is the ECC3 1/4-6 suitable for use in high-wind or seismic zones?
- Yes, the ECC3 1/4-6 features uplift loads that have been increased to accommodate earthquake or wind loading, and it includes certified welds for added confidence in strength, making it appropriate for structures in high-wind or seismic zones.
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