Simpson Strong-Tie BC Post Cap, Galvanized
The BC post cap is designed to connect a beam to a post. The 18-gauge material of this post cap makes it ideal for light-duty connections. The BC provides uplift and lateral resistance and includes sizes for both nominal and rough lumber.
- Opposing flanges provide increased lateral resistance
- Attains full allowable load using either common nail or pneumatic nail sizes
- Light-gauge material designed for light-duty applications
Specifications (all models)
- Gauge: 18
- Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
Available options (see each model for exact values)
- Member Size: 4x, 4x rough, 4x6, 4x6 rough, 6x, 6x rough, 8x
- Dimension L2 (in.): 2 7/8, 4, 4 3/8, 6, 7 1/2
- Dimension H1 (in.): 3, 3 3/8, 3 1/2, 4
- Dimension H2 (in.): 2 1/2, 3, 3 3/8, 4
- Dimension L1 (in.): 2 7/8, 4, 4 3/8, 4 7/8, 6, 7 1/2
- Dimension W2 (in.): 3 9/16, 4, 5 1/2, 6, 7 1/2
- Dimension W1 (in.): 3 9/16, 4, 5 1/2, 6, 7 1/2
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