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Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Base Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Base

Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Base

Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Base Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Base
$ 17.67

Score By Feature

Based on 1,073 ratings
Sturdiness
9.09
Easy to install
8.88
Value for money
8.51

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Product Description

Posts are easy to install on existing concrete foundations by using 4x4 wood posts
The concrete studs are easy to install with a 1/2-inch depth. The diameter of the
Steel 12 gauge is used
The powder-coat is black in color. The post bases do not offer sufficient resistance to prevent rotation about the base and therefore are not recommended for applications without posts at the top, such as fences and unbraced carports.
Use 1/4 in. as the installation depth. A SDS screw or 1/4-inch screw would be appropriate. Hard Drive Graphics Lag Screws

Questions & Answers

To install 8' 4x4 posts on concrete, I am using 4x4 posts. The height of the anchor is going to present a problem, isn't it?

I believe you will be alright. These are the fence posts I used to build an 8 ft tall fence on top of railroad ties (actually bridge timber). You really have to consider what you are building when you make that decision. You're okay if this is a fence with both sides supported by 2x4s or a similar material.

The T on top of a four-by-four can be used to connect each of the other four-by-fours going across (as in a letter T). ?

It's actually a bit heavy for this bracket Corran, so I'd say this would be a bit overkill- It's our job. Simpson Strong-branded merchandise can be found at Lowe's It would be better to tie item # 51759.

Is there a height difference between the base and top of the Simpson Strong Tie FPBBB44?

Using my ruler, I measured the strong tie and it was 5 1/2 inches from the base to the top.

Here is the definition of Does the fpbb44 anchor have a height?

My choice of anchor bolt is a 1/2 inch by 6 inch hot dipped galvanized

Selected User Reviews For Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 Black Powder-Coated 12-Gauge E-Z Base

I bought two of these to help add some handrails to my porch, and I am pleased with the quality
4/5

Their paint is extremely nice, and their strength is quite impressive, so I expect a prolonged life from As for the 4x4's, I used them as made to measure and they fit well. The only reason for a 4 instead of a 5 star is due to the labels on the strong ties, they are difficult to remove. As soon as I soaked them, I used a plastic scraper to get the surface label off, then tried Goo Gone but it didn't work, then a carburetor spray and paper towels completed the process. It's a minor issue, and I would buy them again without reservation, but I hope they replace the stickers with vinyl ones so they are easier to remove.

Chase Hardin
Chase Hardin
| Apr 22, 2021
Brackets that hold up well
5/5

This was used when we built our privacy wall between the neighbors next door. The cement surrounding the row home that my husband had to drill into was tough to drill though. We used this bracket style for the bottom of our privacy wall because it works well and is sturdy enough to support the bottom of the I was only upset with the removal of the big sticker which came off in chunks. We have brackets and posts on the bottom of our 4 x 4 fence. The privacy wall is eight feet high, but does not show up in the picture.

Yusuf Brooks
Yusuf Brooks
| Sep 16, 2020
Although they are more expensive than other posts, they are well worth it as they make it easy to anchor a 4 x 4 post to concrete
5/5

The cost of these is a bit high, but they are well worth the investment because they are easy to install and provide a very secure way to attach a 4 x 4 post to concrete. The Simpson Strong Tie STB2-Style screws were used to strongly anchor a fence I was building to use to hide garbage cans behind, and the result was a fence that remained strong and durable even after years of use. In 50334 1/2, the 7th district The dimensions of an inch by three 1/3- 3/4 A bolt that is an inch long. Make sure to buy a good quality concrete drill bit since each of these requires 4 bolts that will not survive with a reduced quality bit. I used a DEWALT DW5437 1/2-inch bit. The dimensions of the sheet are four by four inches Six inches by six inches The Rock Carbide SDS Plus Hammer Bit turned out to be the perfect tool for drilling the 12 holes I needed for my project, and it is sure to last long enough to drill a few You can use this method to attach a 4 x 4 post to concrete if you're looking for an easy method.

Peyton Logan
Peyton Logan
| Sep 24, 2020
Definitely worth the money!! This is what I used to mount two upright 4X4s to a horizontal 4X4 to assemble my By inserting the two uprights into the square holes, I was able to attach the horizontal with lag screws and then set it upright
5/5

I liked how it worked. In reality, it is the 4WD vehicles that are under the most pressure. Stylish and very sturdy, these socks are a great buy. Although I had to somewhat sand the 4x4 to insert it well, I got it to work otherwise. I found it very tight fitting. It is certainly something I will.

Abraham GODDARD
Abraham GODDARD
| Dec 23, 2020
Very sturdy, tight fit, did exactly what it was supposed to do
5/5

Using three 4x4 posts from Lowe's, I used these on a porch roof support I used chamfers on the corners of the posts to improve their appearance, and I sanded the posts evenly with 60 grit to make installation easier. A small piece of 4 by 4 was used as a sacrificial piece, and the end of the post was punched into the concrete wall. It looks well made, and it's well made, maybe a little overpriced, but with everything being made so cheap, I'm going to pay for these all day.

Valerie Bradford
Valerie Bradford
| Apr 14, 2021
The price is a little high for the quality of the product
3/5

I also have The price is a little high for the quality of the product. In addition, the hooks do not fit very well on a 4x4 pressure-treated post. To install the posts, I had to hammer them, and I mean HAMMER them. I had to bend up the ends quite a bit to get them seated on the posts properly. It would have been easier to cut the ends off the posts first to make them fit, but after you start pounding it on the post there are no returns. So that they slip on, they just need to be an eighth of an inch wider.

Giana Crowley
Giana Crowley
| May 31, 2021
A very nice product with strong features
5/5

I am happy with the result. It came faster than I'd expected and was in very good condition. I would purchase from this store again. You'll see in the picture what I use it for, so you know how strong it is.

Ryleigh Blackwell
Ryleigh Blackwell
| Nov 17, 2020
They are a nice, rugged construction and a reasonable price
5/5

I had given up searching for a heavy duty post base and then found these on Amazon. A nice, rugged construction and a heavy enough weight for the post to stand up well. In comparison to the lightweight brackets sold at big box stores [in which I have been unable to find these], the 12 gauge steel is hands down the winner! Besides, no 4X4 is the same size as another, so if yours are a little loose, shim up with a fiberglass or composite shim and take the slack out of it! The performance of these pumps is very important to me, so I am confident that they will work well. Two times as valuable as the original.

Zainab HEWITT
Zainab HEWITT
| Apr 07, 2021

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