Post To Concrete Pier Connection

I prefer this method because it creates solid bearing of the deck all the way down to the concrete pier.

Post to concrete pier connection.

Post base timber pier rod plate. A galvanized steel plate or pvc spacer is used to separate the concrete and the wood. The arrows point at the hardware and bolts connecting the post to the concrete lock. I then use through bolts that pass through the beam and this post extension to complete the connection.

Post bases have an elevated bottom compartment with an opening that is designed to lock into a concrete anchor which is embedded in the top of the concrete pier. To concrete connection do not behave like the wood post or the concrete pier they connect. I never use lag bolts. Figure 1 12 shows the bending moment versus rotation relationship for perma.

Log hog screws are used to hold the post to the solid blocking below. The drawing at the bottom requires a new steel reinforced concrete foundation. The remainder of the 6x6 post laps over the inner or outer vertical face of the beam. The blue box shows the post to block connection.

The bcs allows for the post to beam connection of 2 2xs to a 4x post or 3 2xs to a 6x post. Models are available for attaching to existing hardened concrete wet concrete as well as wood. The top of the post base straddles the wood support post and provides nail holes which should be filled to add strength to the connection. Post and column bases secure the bottom of posts or columns to concrete and are perfect for decks or patio covers.