Questions and Answers for Simpson Strong-Tie EPB Elevated Post Base for 4x4 Nominal Lumber

A:  This can easily handle a 1000 lbs load When concret is fully cured

A:  That's a loaded question as it depends on how plumb the post is installed and how securely it's fastened at the top, so you don't get any bending or side loads on it. When I set mine some concrete pushed up in the tube, and I spooned concrete 'fines' into the top of the tube thru the hole in the plate and tamped it with a bolt and struck it off flush at the top. That may or may not increase the tubes stiffness or strength, but it made me feel better! Simpson Strong-Tie should have a load rating for it on their website, or talk to their customer support.

A:  I used it for a 8ft post and worked perfectly for our canopy.

A:  We provide the *allowable load capacities of our connectors, but it would be up to the Designer/ Engineer of Record to specify the appropriate connector based on the demand loads of the specific application, local building codes, etc. *Please visit strongtie.com or the current Wood Construction Connectors catalog for allowable loads. Thank you!

A:  Please see the E-Z Base Fence Post Base, model #FPBB44. Thank you!

A:  This works very well for your fence if you are setting them in cement first. In stead of pouring cement around the post

A:  As per the other response, we do not have any products we can refer to for swing set applications as they have not been evaluated with regards to the forces that a swing may put on them. Thank you!

A:  Yes it should work good

A:  First I want to point out that the EPB bases must be installed in concrete. The EPB44 has the Simpson Strong-Tie® gray paint finish which provides a low level of corrosion protection. It can also be ordered with the hot-dip galvanized finish (EPB44HDG) which provides a medium level of corrosion protection and can be used in many applications with treated wood, but not all. Please see the Corrosion section of our website to determine the recommended finish for your specific application based on environment, type of treated wood being used, chemical retention, etc. Thank you!

A:  This would be a question for the Designer as he/she is responsible for the concrete design. Thank you!

A:  This can be connected to 4 x 6 posts.

A:  The EPB44 has an allowable download capacity of 3,465 lbs. The uplift capacity varies depending on wind/seismic design category and concrete; please see the load table on our website. This base requires a quantity of 8 - 16d common nails (0.162" diameter x 3 1/2" long). Thank you!

A:  It would be up to the Designer/Engineer of Record to specify the appropriate connectors based on framing layout, demand loads, local building codes, etc. We can provide information specific to our products (i.e. allowable loads, required fasteners, etc.), but the Designer/Engineer can assist with design advice and best options. Thank you!

A:  I can't believe a Simpson engineer would recommend only 16d nails that are 3 1/2" long in holes that are vertically in line (should be offset so as not to be in the same vertical grain line), and nails that will cross close to each other in the middle (or collide with each other and bend or deflect)--a perfect storm for splitting the wood--especially the outer ones that are only 1" from the edge. This is from actual field experience--not an engineering book. Most large timbers you buy nowadays already have splits started at the ends--let's not aggravate the situation!

A:  The EPB66 is only intended to be installed with nails (16d common - 0.162" diameter x 3 1/2" long). The larger hole is a pilot hole used in the manufacturing process. Thank you!