Simpson Strong-Tie HBC40HDG HBC Hot-Dip Galvanized Post Base for 4x Post

Simpson Strong-Tie HBC40HDG HBC Hot-Dip Galvanized Post Base for 4x Post

The Simpson Strong-Tie® HBC is a post-installed saddle that offers installation flexibility and strength for connecting to 4x dressed wood posts. This post base is ideal for light connections such as patio covers, deck trellises and pergolas. With a hot-dip galvanized finish, the HBC provides additional corrosion protection for outdoor projects.

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

Features

• Meets the intent of 9.23.6.2.1 of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 for resisting uplift and lateral movement
• Chamfered corners create a sleeker-looking product
• Steel embossments provide added strength
• Drainage outlets help reduce the possibility of water accumulation that can potentially rot the post
• Nominal member size: 4x
• Made from 12-gauge steel
• Hot-dip galvanization (HDG) offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: HBC40HDG
• UPC: 707392935407
• GTIN: 707392935407
• Feature 01: Meets the intent of 9.23.6.2.1 of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 for resisting uplift and lateral movement
• Feature 02: Chamfered corners create a sleeker-looking product
• Feature 03: Steel embossments provide added strength
• Feature 04: Drainage outlets help reduce the possibility of water accumulation that can potentially rot the post
• Feature 05: Nominal member size: 4x
• Feature 06: Made from 12-gauge steel
• Feature 07: Hot-dip galvanization (HDG) offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Install With: Install with (8) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 3.4375
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 3.158
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 3.941
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: HBC_Base
• Base Product Name: HBC
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Bases > Post Base
• Coating: Hot-Dip Galvanized
• Country of Origin: CN
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: Hot-Dip Galvanized
• Gauge: 12
• GUID: 257393800532766114722172645485149478188
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 4x
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Post Base
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 0.761
• Short Product Name: 12GA BC40 HDG FOR CANADA
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/postbases_capsandbases/hbc_base/p/hbc
• 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: 20707392935401
• PAL Reference: 60707392935409
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png