Simpson Strong-Tie BC6Z BC ZMAX® Galvanized Post Cap for 6x

Simpson Strong-Tie BC6Z BC ZMAX® Galvanized Post Cap for 6x

Post and column bases secure the bottom of posts or columns to concrete and are perfect for decks or patio covers. Models are available for attaching to existing hardened concrete, wet concrete, as well as wood. The BC series offers dual purpose post cap/base for light cap or base applications.

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

Features

• Provides a positive connection for a post to a wood deck
• Stronger than angled nailing or screw fastening
• Reduces the chance of the post splitting and eliminates nailing into end grain
• Not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports)
• Nominal post size: 6x
• Made from 18-gauge steel
• ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: BC6Z
• UPC: 707392817505
• GTIN: 707392817505
• Feature 01: Provides a positive connection for a post to a wood deck
• Feature 02: Stronger than angled nailing or screw fastening
• Feature 03: Reduces the chance of the post splitting and eliminates nailing into end grain
• Feature 04: Not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports)
• Feature 05: Nominal post size: 6x
• Feature 06: Made from 18-gauge steel
• Feature 07: ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Install With: Install with 16d common nails or 16d x 2 1/2" joist hanger nails
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 5.596
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 6.798
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 5.596
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: BC_Cap
• Base Product Name: BC
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Caps > Post Cap
• Coating: ZMAX®
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Fasteners Included: No
• Finish: ZMAX®
• Gauge: 18
• GUID: 282106581278368445676657791639127305175
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 6x
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Post Cap
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 1
• Short Product Name: 6 X POST CAP ZMAX
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/onepiecepostcaps_postcaps/bc_cap/p/bc
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Caps
• 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: 10707392817502
• PAL Reference: 50707392817500
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png