Simpson Strong-Tie CPT88Z CPTZ™ ZMAX® Galvanized Concealed Post Base for 8x8

Simpson Strong-Tie CPT88Z CPTZ™ ZMAX® Galvanized Concealed Post Base for 8x8

The CPTZ post base incorporates a knife plate with a standoff base. It achieves a clean, concealed look while providing a 1 in. standoff height above concrete. The CPTZ is installed with 1/2 in. diameter galvanized pins (supplied).

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

Features

• The 1 in. standoff height is code-required when supporting permanent structures that are exposed to weather or water splash, or in basements
• The standoff reduces the potential for decay at post or column ends
• The anchorage for the CPTZ can be either cast-in-place or retrofit with adhesive or mechanical anchors
• Nominal post size: 8x8
• Base: 12 ga.; knife plate: 10 ga.
• ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: CPT88Z
• UPC: 707392577607
• GTIN: 707392577607
• Feature 01: The 1 in. standoff height is code-required when supporting permanent structures that are exposed to weather or water splash, or in basements
• Feature 02: The standoff reduces the potential for decay at post or column ends
• Feature 03: The anchorage for the CPTZ can be either cast-in-place or retrofit with adhesive or mechanical anchors
• Feature 04: Nominal post size: 8x8
• Feature 05: Base: 12 ga.; knife plate: 10 ga.
• Feature 06: ZMAX galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Install With: Install with 1/2 in. anchor bolts and supplied dowels
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 7.25
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 5.71875
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 7.25
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: CPTZ_Base
• Base Product Name: CPTZ™
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Bases > Post Base
• Coating: ZMAX®
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Fasteners Included: No
• Finish: ZMAX®
• Gauge: Base 12; knife plate 10
• GUID: 318351850010721609601935737830787446608
• 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
• Package Depth - Imperial: 3.875
• Package Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Package Height - Imperial: 7.375
• Package Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Package Width - Imperial: 7.375
• Package Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Box
• Product Class: Post Base
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 4.88
• Short Product Name: CONCEALED POST BASE FOR 8X8 POSTS
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/retrofitpostbases_postbases/cptz_base/p/cptz
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Bases
• US Patents: 8,484,917
• 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: 20707392577601
• PAL Reference: 50707392577602
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png