Product Overview
CBSTQ44Z-SDS2 Column Base, Quick-Install
The CBSTQ cast-in-place column base is engineered to support wood posts in residential and light commercial construction. With higher download capacities than previous models, the CBSTQ offers a reliable solution for projects requiring a secure connection between wood posts and concrete. It incorporates a 1" standoff to comply with building codes and reduce moisture-related post-end rot. Equipped with S-shaped bearing tabs, the CBSTQ provides increased load capacity and enhanced structural stability. The CBSTQ is designed as a replacement for CBSQ models (except for CBSQ86 and CBSQ88), offering a straightforward upgrade.
Key Features
- Code-required 1" standoff design that elevates the post above the concrete, protecting it from moisture and resisting rot
- S-shaped bearing tabs that provide increased strength, allowing for higher downloads
- Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws provide a greater wood net section area than bolts
Material
- See Table
Finish
- ZMAX coating; available in HDG
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- Install 1/4" x 2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. (Lag screws will not achieve the same load.)
- Install CBSTQ with bottom of standoff flush to top of concrete
- Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non-top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports).
