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ECB™ Elevated Column Base

The ECB elevated column base for hollow columns or solid-sawn posts makes it easy to install waterproofing material on stacked balconies in multi-family buildings. It’s the only post base available off the shelf that features a 2” standoff, providing enough room for moisture barrier material and a thin finish surface while still allowing for the 1” code-required standoff to prevent post decay. There are two model sizes for 6x6 and 8x8 posts.

Key Features

  • 2” elevated base accommodates moisture barrier and surface material while still providing 1” standoff
  • Can be used with hollow columns or solid sawn posts
  • Flexible anchorage options – 4 corner holes (screw down to wood) or 1 center hole (anchor to concrete) 

Finish

  • Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint; available in HDG

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
  • If using the single-anchor option (center hole), (2) 1/2" standard cut washers are required between the 1/2" anchor bolt or nut and the post base
  • If using the four-anchor option (corner holes), install anchors into slotted holes at slight angle, as close to vertical as post base geometry will allow
  • Concrete anchor options include Titen HD®, Stainless-Steel Titen HD, SET-3G™, or Titen Turbo™; wood anchor options include Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screw
  • 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)

Related Literature

Product Information Table

Fastener Production Information and Stuff & Things
New products
Model No. Nominal Post Size Ga. Coating/Material Packaging Qty.
ECB66 6x6 Cup 12; base and tube 7 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
ECB66HDG 6x6 Cup 12; base and tube 7 Hot-Dip Galvanized 1
ECB88 8x8 Cup 12; base and tube 7 Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint 1
ECB88HDG 8x8 Cup 12; base and tube 7 Hot-Dip Galvanized 1

Load Tables

Allowable Load Summary

Model No. Column Size Dimensions (in) Fasteners (in.) Allowable Loads (lb.)
W L H Anchorage Diameter Column Uplift (160) Download (100/115/125)
To Concrete To Wood (1) Center Anchor (4) Corner Anchors Over Concrete Support Over DF/SP Support Over SPF Support
ECB66 6x6 5 1/2 5 1/4 6 1/4 (1) 1/2 (4) 1/4 (16) 0.148 x 1.5 2,125 1,920 12,780 8,495 6,390
ECB88 8x8 7 1/4 7 6 1/4 (1) 1/2 (4) 1/4 (16) 0.148 x 1.5 11,230 10,580 7,955
  1. Uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  2. Downloads may not be increased for short-term loading.
  3. Specifier is to design wood or concrete support and anchorage for uplift loads.
  4. (2) 1/2" standard cut washers are required between the 1/2" anchor bolt or nut and the post base.
  5. Downloads shall be reduced where limited by the allowable loads of the post.
  6. Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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