Simpson Strong-Tie APB88 Outdoor Accents® Mission Collection® ZMAX®, Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 8x8

Simpson Strong-Tie APB88 Outdoor Accents® Mission Collection® ZMAX®, Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 8x8

Outdoor Accents post bases secure the post or column to concrete and are perfect for outdoor projects, such as pergolas, patio covers and other top-supported structures. These post bases feature decorative accents and provide ZMAX galvanization with black powder-coat for extra corrosion resistance. The post base includes a 1-in. standoff from the concrete to help avoid post-end rot from moisture.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events
• Slotted for adjustability
• Features 1 in. standoff to help prevent rot at post end
• Fastener holes are slightly offset to help prevent fastener interference (fasteners sold separately)
• Nominal post size: 8x8
• Steel gauge: Base 14 ga., straps 12 ga.
• ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Straps ZMAX with a black powder coat for decorative applications
• Outdoor Accents side plates available (see APBDSP)

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: APB88
• UPC: 707392218845
• GTIN: 707392218845
• Feature 01: Designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events
• Feature 02: Slotted for adjustability
• Feature 03: Features 1 in. standoff to help prevent rot at post end
• Feature 04: Fastener holes are slightly offset to help prevent fastener interference (fasteners sold separately)
• Feature 05: Nominal post size: 8x8
• Feature 06: Steel gauge: Base 14 ga., straps 12 ga.
• Feature 07: ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Feature 08: Straps ZMAX with a black powder coat for decorative applications
• Feature 09: Outdoor Accents side plates available (see APBDSP)
• Install With: Install with (8) STN22 Outdoor Accents hex-head washers and (8) SDWS22312DBB Outdoor Accents structural wood screws
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 7.21875
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 10.6635
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 7.702
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: APB_Base
• Base Product Name: APB
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Bases > Post Base
• Coating: ZMAX®
• Coating.1: Powder Coating, Black
• Color: Black
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Fasteners Included: No
• Finish: ZMAX® Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
• Gauge: Base 14; strap 12
• GUID: 131907162361132553963839174835768382393
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 8x8
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Post Base
• Prop 65 - Cancer: Wood Dust
• Prop 65 - Long Text: WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Prop 65 - Short Text: WARNING! Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Prop 65 Warning: Yes
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 9.3
• Short Product Name: 8X8 ORNAMENTAL POST BASE ZMAX/PC
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/missioncollection_outdooraccents/apb_base/p/apb
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Bases
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• CAR Reference: 10707392218842
• PAL Reference: 50707392218840
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png