Post Bases, Column Bases & Caps
Simpson Strong-Tie post bases, column bases and post caps for wood posts on decks, porches, pergolas, fences and post-frame buildings, in galvanized, ZMAX, stainless or black finishes.
About Post Bases, Column Bases & Caps
Every wood post needs a solid connection at the bottom and often at the top. Simpson Strong-Tie post bases, column bases and caps cover that range, from a backyard deck to a post-frame building.
Common choices include the PBST post base, the ABAPC adjustable post base in the Outdoor Accents black finish, the MPBZ moment post base and the ECB column base. Standoff bases keep post ends off the concrete. The ACHZ post cap handles the post-to-beam connection. For larger work there are the MPSC point-supported column connector, MCB and MCBS mass timber column bases, the MCT column tie, and PFCB and PFC brackets and angles for post-frame buildings.
Outdoor Accents versions are ZMAX galvanized steel with a black powder-coat finish, a popular look on exposed pergolas and pavilions. Other models come in galvanized, ZMAX or stainless steel. For a quote, list post size, model, finish and quantity, along with the fasteners required.
Colors, sizes and specifications
Models
| Family | Description |
|---|---|
| ABAPC | Adjustable post base (Outdoor Accents black finish) |
| PBST | Post base |
| MPBZ | Moment post base |
| ECB | Elevated column base |
| ACHZ | Post cap |
| MPSC | Point-supported column connector |
| MCB / MCBS | Mass timber column base / with standoff |
| MCT | Mass timber column tie |
| PFCB | Post frame column base bracket |
| PFC | Post frame column angle |
Features
- Standoff bases keep post ends off the concrete
- Outdoor Accents versions are ZMAX galvanized steel with a black powder-coat finish
- Galvanized, ZMAX and stainless steel finish options depending on model
Best for
- Deck and porch posts
- Pergolas and pavilions (Outdoor Accents versions)
- Fence and gate posts
- Post-frame buildings
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