Technical Specifications

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Caps & Bases
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SDC A & B SDC A & B SDC C-F
Ref. No. W L H1 H2 Qty Type
Uplift 160%
2,3
Pier Block -- -- 5525 5525
Embedded 775 5525 5525
Epoxy 775 5525 5525
1) Allowable loads are based on a maximum distance of 2-1/2" between the concrete foundation and the bottom of the post base.
2
)
U
p
lift loads have been increased 60% for wind and seismic loads; no further increase shall be
p
ermitted.
3
)
U
p
lift ca
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acit
y
re
q
uires the
p
ost base to be cast-in-
p
lace or e
p
ox
y
p
ost-installed in a concrete member ca
p
able of resistin
g
the u
p
ward force.
4
)
Download is based on the bearin
g
of the wood in the
p
ost base and the bearin
g
of the washer on the concrete.
5) Minimum concrete strength f'c = 2500 psi.
6) Pier Block installation, drill a 5/8" diameter hole a minimum of 4" deep.
7) Epoxy installation, drill a 3/4" diameter hole a minimum of 4" deep. Follow published epoxy installation instructions available at www.uspconnectors.com.
8
)
NAILS: 10d nails are 0.148" dia. x 3" lon
g
.
New
p
roducts or u
p
dated
p
roduct information are desi
g
nated in blue font.
Post
Size
Steel
Gauge
Dimensions (in)
Download 100%
4
Corrosion Finish
4x4 110
Cracked &
Uncracked Concrete
5
Uncracked
Concrete
5
Installation
Type
6,7
8 10d12 3-9/16 2-7/162-7/8 4-7/8
Fastener
Schedule
8
DF/SP Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1,5
Code
Ref.
USP
Stock No.
EPB44T-TZ EPB44T
Typical EPB44T-TZ
pier block installation
EPB44T-TZ
Typical EPB44T-TZ
installation with
USP's Epoxy
The EBP44T-TZ Elevated Post Base is an economical solution for
supporting 4x4 posts at the minimum 1 inch above the concrete foundation
as required by the building code. For applications where uplift loads are
not present, the EPB44T-TZ can be installed directly into a hole predrilled
in a pier block or concrete foundation as shown in Figure A below. To resist
uplift loading, the EPB44T-TZ must be cast into concrete or epoxied into
place as shown in Figure B below.
Materials: 12 gauge
Finish: G-185 galvanizing U-bracket; Hot-dip galvanized Threaded rod,
nuts, washers
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• Drilled Hole – No Uplift Resistance
– Drill 5/8" diameter hole into hardened concrete 4" deep.
– Insert threaded rod of EPB44T-TZ into hole and adjust nut
to desired height.
– Install 4x4 post and fasten with (8) 10d common nails.
• Embedded In Concrete – Uplift Resistance Installation
– Adjust nut for desired height.
– Insert threaded rod with nut and washer into wet concrete.
– Provide temporary support to post base (if needed) to maintain vertical
and horizontal position.
– After concrete has cured, install 4x4 post and fasten with (8) 10d
common nails.
• Epoxied Into Place – Uplift Resistance Installation
– Drill 3/4" diameter hole into hardened concrete 4" deep.
– Clean hole as per USP's recommendations.
– Adjust nut for desired height.
– Fill the hole 3/4 full with USP Epoxy. Visit www.uspconnectors.com for
proper installation procedures and injection of USP epoxy products.
– Insert threaded rod with nut and washer into hole, pressing down until
the washer is rmly seated on the concrete.
– After epoxy has cured, install 4x4 post and fasten with (8) 10d
common nails.
• Not recommended for fence posts or other unrestrained (not xed
or fastened at top) applications. These anchors are not designed to
resist overturning (moment) loads.
EPB44T-TZ Elevated Post Bases
Corrosion Finish
Stainless Steel Gold Coat
HDG Triple Zinc
Corrosion Finish Stainless Steel Gold Coat HDG Triple Zinc
Corrosion
Finish
Stainless Steel
Gold Coat
HDG
Triple Zinc
Caps & Bases
L
W
H1
H2
Figure A
Figure B
C
L
2-1/2"
max
C
L
2-1/2"
max
5" min
5" min
Epoxy or
cast-in-place
required for
uplift loads