Replacing an entire fence can be an expensive and difficult task. Simpson Strong-Tie offers a line of products designed to help make reinforcing fence posts easy and economical. The E-Z Base, E-Z Mender and E-Z Spike offer simple solutions for all types of fence post projects. The FPBB44 allows easy installation of 4x4 wood posts on existing concrete.
Easy to install in concrete with 1/2-in diameter anchors
Nominal post size: 4x4
Made from 12-gauge steel
Black powder coat for a decorative look
Install with 1/4-in Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws or 1/4-in HDG lag screws
Q:Using this product,will a post sleeve fit over it
by|May 31, 2023
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Q:Are these suitable to use to attach a railing to a new wooden deck? They seemed to be specified for use on concrete?
by|May 28, 2023
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A:Â Hello Nanny, this is McKenzie from Simpson Strongtie. We don't have any testing that supports the EZ base being attached to wood.
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by|May 30, 2023
Q:I?m looking to use one of these to fasten to a concrete slab to mount an 8? 4x4 post. The post is only to attach string lights to. Will this be adequate or do I need additional support?
by|May 15, 2023
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A:Â Hello RDeno, The E-Z Base and E-Z Spike products should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind forces. These products are not rated for uplift loads, and should not be used with posts for overhead structures or any other structure that requires resistance to wind uplift loads. Notwithstanding the terms of the Limited Warranty, Simpson Strong-Tie does not guarantee, represent or warrant that this product will prevent or reduce damage caused by corrosion, or any seismic, wind, atmospheric, or other load-producing event. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you. -Stacy
by|May 15, 2023
A: It should be adequate if only being used for lights. I used it on a 6ft 4x4 and it’s worked great so far.Â
by|May 20, 2023
A:Â This will work great.
by|May 15, 2023
Q:I?m looking to use one of these to fasten to a concrete slab to mount an 8? 4x4 post. The post is only to attach string lights to. Will this be adequate or do I need additional support?
by|May 15, 2023
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A: I think this is exactly what you’re looking for. A post and string lights? It’s more than stable enough for that. I used this under my carport and attached it to the cement used them to do fencing. And it seems stable.
by|May 18, 2023
A:Â Hello RDeno, The E-Z Base and E-Z Spike products should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind forces. These products are not rated for uplift loads, and should not be used with posts for overhead structures or any other structure that requires resistance to wind uplift loads. Notwithstanding the terms of the Limited Warranty, Simpson Strong-Tie does not guarantee, represent or warrant that this product will prevent or reduce damage caused by corrosion, or any seismic, wind, atmospheric, or other load-producing event. If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you. -Stacy
by|May 15, 2023
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Mar 18, 2021
The quality of this bracket is excellent! I was very...
The quality of this bracket is excellent! I was very please with the strength of this and the ease of use. I will be using these in the future for more projects. Yes they are spendy, but will last years.
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Dec 4, 2020
With the proper anchors this thing is now holding up a 18x18 shelter over my patio. These are ama...
With the proper anchors this thing is now holding up a 18x18 shelter over my patio. These are amazing and simple to install.
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Oct 8, 2020
Best post support on the market. I needed support on...
Best post support on the market. I needed support on a second story deck and searched high and low for something I would trust with my families safety. Came across this one and was sold. Installed this and gave several hard tugs in each direction and it didn’t budge. Costs a bit more than others but you get what you pay for. If safety is a concern this is the only way to go.
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Sep 12, 2020
Good option for cement, but not long lasting
I have use these for about 10 years to put up a fence along my driveway. It’s the best option I can find to mount fence posts on a cement driveway; however, I am in the process of replacing them for the third time because they just eventually break after a few years. Last time I even doubled up my posts going every 3 feet, instead of every 6 feet, in hopes that they would last longer, after the last windstorm. Now I just replacing more brackets, did not really get any extra life out of them.
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Jul 30, 2020
We used lag screws to secure this to a sawed off tree stump. Then a 4x4 became the post for an el...
We used lag screws to secure this to a sawed off tree stump. Then a 4x4 became the post for an elevated cat platform. There is enough room within the base to make minor final adjustments to the angle and levelness of the post before securing with screws. The Simpson post base is very sturdy and should last a long time.
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Jun 21, 2020
These bases are life savers in places where you are...
These bases are life savers in places where you are unable to sink posts into the ground.
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Jun 5, 2020
We used the Simpson Strong-Tie E-Z Base for posts to stiffen our 8' X 18' two car garage door aga...
We used the Simpson Strong-Tie E-Z Base for posts to stiffen our 8' X 18' two car garage door against hurricane force winds. We secured them at the bottom by drilling holes in the concrete floor and dropping 1/2 inch bolts through the holes in the base into the holes in the concrete. It is more than strong enough with two 2X4s screwed together dropped into the base and secured at the top with a 2X4 between ceiling joists. The posts are easily to remove quickly and store when not in use.
It is very strong and it's easy to assemble and install.
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Jun 3, 2020
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May 6, 2020
I was a little apprehensive about using this as it just seemed like it would be more work/hard to...
I was a little apprehensive about using this as it just seemed like it would be more work/hard to mount. However I had a large concrete set of footings that I needed to use with brick or concrete block, cut out spaces or remove them. I found this base mount at the Home Depot and decided to give it a try instead of cutting up a bunch of concrete or removing it. They worked great. I installed a row of them quickly and they are strong and secure. The posts went into them easily and mounted securely, cant say enough good things about them, they did everything they were supposed to, no question, great solution for a concrete area, easy to use and extremely strong. All in all I have to say that I was more than impressed by this item.
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Aug 27, 2019
Used this on a deck after a storm nocked a tree down and snapped a 4x4 post to a deck railing sys...
Used this on a deck after a storm nocked a tree down and snapped a 4x4 post to a deck railing system. The fit is very tight for a standard x4 Pressure Treated Post so you will have to shave it a bit. It really helped get the job done and saved a bunch of time.