ABW ZMAX Galvanized Adjustable Standoff Post Base for 4x4 Nominal Lumber

A:  Hi Gregg, thank you for your message. We want to make sure we address your question regarding ABW Adjustable Post Base. The choice of which post base to use for your addition has a few factors at play you will need to answer. The demand loads on the base in download and uplift as well as any lateral load are the main factors. We would be happy to discuss this with you and answer additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you. -Stacy

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A:  Hello Pye3letterslSaname, thank you for reaching out with your question. The ABW ZMAX Adjustable Post Base has our proprietary ZMAX zinc finish. This finish is considered a medium corrosive-resistant finish and is compatible with most pressure treated lumber that is sold. If you are purchasing a special kind of treated lumber that is not readily available and requires a certain blend of chemicals that are specific to the project, it may require more information from the lumber company that is applying the chemical treatment to determine if there will be some compatibility issues with our products. Additionally, I would suggest to use a similar zinc coated / hot dip galvanized fastener, or, our Simpson SD9112 connector screws. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Technical Support team at (800)999-5099 and we would be happy to assist you.

A:  but I need to be able to move the post around and this base looks like it would keep the post from sitting in water... Surely there is some sort of 'stand' if this is not it? Any ideas?

A:  Since it just sits on the slab I would not recommend it, I just used a hammer drill and put in a cement screw and it worked great

A:  The ABW fastens to the post on all 4 sides. The ABA only fastens to the post on 2 sides. So, the ABW has a stronger load rating.

A:  The difference is the product dimensions. Model ABA44Z has a depth of 3.063, height of 3.125 and width of 3.563 compared to ABW44Z's 3.563 in depth, 2.25 in height and 3.563 in width.