{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-zmax-galvanized-adjustable-standoff-post-base-for-4x4-aba44z-4bwd9g","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie ZMAX Galvanized Adjustable Standoff Post Base for 4x4 (ABA44Z)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Post Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe slotted anchor hole gives you some room to work around the anchor bolt, so lining up a 4x4 post on existing concrete is easier and less fussy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/depth.svg\" alt=\"depth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In 1 Inch Standoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThat raised base helps keep the end of the post off the concrete, which matters in basements and outdoor installs where water and splash can lead to rot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABA44Z Post Base Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis adjustable post base is made from 16-gauge steel with ZMAX coating and rated for uplift and download loads that make sense for top-supported deck and post-to-footing work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie ABA44Z Adjustable Post Base\u003c\/strong\u003e is a retrofit post base for securing a nominal 4x4 wood post to existing concrete. This is a \u003cstrong\u003epost base designed for attaching wooden posts to existing concrete footings or pads\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eABA44Z\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are setting a structural post for a deck or similar top-supported build and need a cleaner way to work around an existing anchor bolt, this bracket is built for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat separates the ABA44Z from a fixed base is the slotted anchor hole in the bottom. On a real install, that matters because anchor bolts are not always dead-on. The slot gives you adjustment during placement, which helps you center the post and avoid fighting the hardware. Simpson also builds in a 1 inch standoff, so the bottom of the post stays up off the concrete instead of sitting in moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor the ABA44Z size, Simpson lists a nominal post size of 4x4 and a 16-gauge steel body with ZMAX galvanization. The ZMAX finish is intended for added corrosion resistance, especially in exterior and treated-wood applications. In practical terms, that makes this a better fit for deck work, exposed framing, and other locations where the connector will see weather or splash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eLoad data is where this connector earns its keep. Simpson lists allowable loads for the ABA44Z at \u003cstrong\u003e690 lb uplift\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5,925 lb download\u003c\/strong\u003e for DF\/SP conditions, with a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2 inch anchor diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes it a solid choice when you need a post-to-footing connection that is more than just a piece of bent metal. It is still important to use the specified fasteners and install it in a top-supported assembly, because Simpson specifically notes these bases are not intended to keep a post from rotating in non-top-supported applications such as fences or unbraced carports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward if the concrete side is planned correctly. Simpson notes the base anchor must extend less than 1 inch from the concrete so it does not interfere with the standoff. Once the base is set over the anchor bolt, you can make final post placement adjustments, tighten the nut, and then fasten the post using the specified nails or approved Strong-Drive SD connector screws. For the ABA44Z, the listed nail schedule is \u003cstrong\u003e(6) 0.148 x 3 in. nails\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn terms of size, the ABA44Z measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3-9\/16 in. W x 3-3\/8 in. L x 3-1\/16 in. H\u003c\/strong\u003e. That keeps it compact while still fitting a standard 4x4 post. It is a good match for deck posts, porch posts, and similar structural wood-to-concrete retrofit connections where code-minded spacing from concrete and easier alignment both matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are a contractor, deck builder, or serious DIYer working on a post replacement or new top-supported structure over existing concrete, this is the kind of hardware that saves time and avoids rework. The ABA44Z is not flashy. It is just a smart connector that solves two common problems at once: keeping wood off concrete and giving you some adjustment around the anchor bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEasier Retrofit Alignment on Existing Concrete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/ju7ufgh23b\/jpeg\/C_APGTF_InstPho_RI_Instld_OutdoorAccents-Avant-GazeboTie-ABAPostBase_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ABA44Z Adjustable Post Base installed on a wood post over a concrete footing in an outdoor deck framing application\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eWhen you are working over an existing footing, perfect anchor bolt placement is rare. The ABA design gives you adjustment at the base so you can fine-tune the post location instead of rebuilding around a slightly off-center anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSlotted base hole helps with post positioning around the anchor bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood-to-concrete retrofit applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeeps the Post Up Off the Concrete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/3hky2sbdjb\/jpeg\/C_APGTF_InstIll_Ill_Instld_OutdoorAccents-Avant-GazeboTie-ABAPostBase_CN.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ABA44Z Adjustable Post Base illustration showing a wood post anchored to concrete with raised standoff clearance\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe built-in standoff is not a throwaway detail. Raising the post 1 inch off the concrete helps meet code requirements for structural posts in damp locations and reduces direct moisture contact at the most vulnerable part of the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e1 inch standoff helps prevent decay at the end of the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUseful for basements, exterior posts, and splash-prone locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNominal Post Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e16 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3-9\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3-3\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3-1\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eStandoff\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eAnchor Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eRequired Fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e(6) 0.148 x 3 in. nails\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eAllowable Uplift Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e690 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eAllowable Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5,925 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.81 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003ePost Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSized for nominal 4x4 wood posts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eBase Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for attachment to existing concrete using a 1\/2 inch anchor diameter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003ePost Fastening\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFastens to the post with specified nails or Strong-Drive SD connector screws as noted by Simpson Strong-Tie.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFor top-supported wood-to-concrete retrofit connections such as decks and post-to-footing work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePost-to-Footing Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRetrofit Concrete Anchoring\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOutdoor Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBasement Post Installations\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eBefore you set the ABA44Z, check how far the anchor projects out of the concrete. Simpson says the anchor should extend less than 1 inch above the concrete so it does not interfere with the built-in standoff, and that small check can save you from tearing the setup back apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Warranty listed by supplementary product data: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie ABA44Z Adjustable Post Base: Small Part, Important Job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie ABA44Z Adjustable Post Base is the kind of connector that makes a retrofit post install go smoother and last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and homeowners setting nominal 4x4 structural posts on existing concrete for decks, porch work, and similar top-supported framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slotted base helps with alignment, the 1 inch standoff keeps the post off the concrete, and the published uplift and download values give you real engineering data to work from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not the bracket to use where the base has to stop the post from rotating by itself. Use it where the structure is top supported, and pay attention to anchor projection and the required fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size post does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ABA44Z is sized for a nominal 4x4 post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used on existing concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is a retrofit post base designed to attach a wood post to existing concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it keep the post off the concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It has a built-in 1 inch standoff to raise the post above the concrete surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat anchor size does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson lists a 1\/2 inch anchor diameter for the ABA44Z.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it intended for free-standing posts like fences?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Simpson notes that post bases like this are not recommended for non-top-supported installations because they do not provide adequate resistance to post rotation at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43569884168240,"sku":"ABA44Z","price":2.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/9nqd4ynejmxk_6efaef03-7df9-4707-9f42-5c6d8fa385e4.jpg?v=1788570593","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-zmax-galvanized-adjustable-standoff-post-base-for-4x4-aba44z-4bwd9g","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}