Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie CC88 Column Cap is an engineered steel connector designed to provide strong, reliable column-to-beam connections in wood construction. Built for 8x beams and 8x posts, the CC88 features a precision-formed seat that extends beyond each side of the column, delivering an expanded bearing surface that effectively distributes load from the beam down through the post. Whether you're building decks, pergolas, covered porches, or structural framing systems, the CC88 offers the robust performance and code-compliant engineering that wood construction demands. Fabricated from heavy-duty 3-gauge steel with certified welds and a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish, this column cap is engineered to handle both everyday structural loads and the elevated uplift demands imposed by earthquake and high-wind conditions.
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
- Nominal beam width: 8x
- Nominal post size: 8x
- Made from 3-gauge steel
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish
Specifications
- Model / MPN: CC88
- Member Size: 8x Beam, 8x Post
- Nominal Beam Width: 8x
- Nominal Post Size: 8x
- Gauge: 3-gauge steel
- Finish / Coating: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint
- Installation Hardware: Install with (6) 3/4-in. diameter bolts
Approved Applications
- Column-to-beam connections in wood frame construction
- Structural framing requiring load distribution from beam to post
- Applications requiring enhanced uplift resistance for earthquake or wind loading
- Projects requiring NDS code-compliant bolt spacing for structural connections
- Connections involving nominal 8x beams and nominal 8x posts
What's Included
- 1x Simpson Strong-Tie CC88 Column Cap
- Installation requires (6) 3/4-in. diameter bolts (sold separately)
Options
- Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
- Straps may be rotated 90 deg. () and for CC5 1/4-6.
- 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
- What post and beam sizes is the CC88 compatible with?
- The CC88 is designed specifically for use with 8x nominal beams and 8x nominal posts. It is not intended for use with smaller or larger member sizes outside of this 8x pairing.
- How is the CC88 installed, and how many bolts are required?
- The CC88 is installed using six 3/4-inch diameter bolts. The bolt spacing is designed to meet NDS code requirements for optimal performance. The connector also includes diamond holes to allow for temporary fastening during installation.
- What material and finish is the CC88 made from?
- The CC88 is fabricated from heavy-duty 3-gauge steel with certified welds and is finished with a Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint coating.
- Is the CC88 suitable for high-wind or seismic applications?
- Yes. The CC88 features uplift loads increased for earthquake or wind loading, making it appropriate for structural applications where elevated uplift demands from high-wind or seismic conditions must be addressed.
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