Questions and Answers for OWT Ornamental Wood Ties OWT (Ornamental Wood Ties) Laredo Sunset 4 in. x 4 in. Bulk Galvanized Steel Elevated Post Base

A:  It should fit both. It has the ability to adjust to fit about a 3.5-4 inch post.

A:  3.5

A:  Dspencerco - Yes, this will fit up to a 4x4" post (rough sawn). Thanks, OZCO

A:  It will fit a 3.5" X 3.5' post and a true 4' x 4" Post. It is adjustable.

A:  3.5”x 3.5”

A:  Not sure. Look the post sit on the base the top of the post is exposed to whatever you would like to put on it.

A:  Bobby, We are not familiar with the DeckoRail sleeve dimensions so it is difficult to answer your question without more information. One thing to keep in mind is that our post base kit with saddle rails are not designed with angles in mind (for stairs) and will work but take additional considerations and execution by the installer. Please contact us with dimensions and additional information about the DeckoRail sleeve at 469-916-7503. OZCO Sales & Customer Service

A:  These are awesome looking post brackets. But, the ones in your picture are not made for railing posts as they have some movement in them because of the way the side plates attatch to the post. (I found this out the hard way) They make another style that has a 2x4 bracket on one side to attatch 2x4 railings to.

A:  Yes, that is exactly how I installed the rail posts around my patio. I fastened the OWT Post Base with tapcon screws. The posts are very strong when finished. Hope this helps.

A:  Possibly. The sides foldin place, so u can squeeze it around it

A:  I used tapcon screws for fastening to concrete.

A:  Robert, Our post bases will very much work for and are designed for not only L-Type Anchor bolts (in newly poured concrete) or Wedge-Bolts (existing concrete) and Concrete Threading Bolts (Tapcon or Powers-bolts) all work. For the 4x4" you'll need to get a 3/8" diameter for the center and any additional fastening can be done in the outside holes (4 total) with 1/4" diameter concrete screws. For decks the center hole would be used with a carriage bolt and then 4 decking style screws on the outside holes - additional blocking under the deck is always recommended when using our post bases with the carriage bolt going through the deck and through the blocking board. If you'd like additional information please email us at sales@ozcobp.com or give us a call at (469) 916-7503. Thanks, OZCO Sales & Customer Service

A:  For the Center bolt ITW Red Head 50117 - 1/2" x 3" Hex Sleeve Anchor. Pre hammer drill all holes Set this one first. For the four corners Screws ITW Tapcon 24265 - 3/16" x 2-3/4" Concrete Anchor - Phillips Head - Pre hammer drill all holes

A:  Depends on the application. If you are using them for deck posts don't, not designed for that. They make other brackets for that. If you are making some type of covered patio, ect. sitting on concrete you can use standard exterior lags ect. You could call the company and look at their videos and see what they recommend. My experience with that was not good.

A:  I used lag bolts and shields to secure them in cement holes, drilled out with a masonry drill bit.

A:  Erica, We would need to see a drawing or get more information. Please email me directly at nathan@ozcobp.com so that I can quickly review your plan before you move forward. Additionally, when using our post base kits we highly encourage following all local and state building regulations and permit requirements. Thanks, Nathan Scott OZCO Sales

A:  These are not made to be used on decks. The plates will have some slack in them after installation and your wall will move back and forth slightly. They make a different product for your application

A:  Yes, i had two posts, 8 foot tall for my privacy fence. They were secured with lag bolts. I used a masonry bit to drill the cement holes for attachment.

A:  I don't see why they wouldn't work. I used them on 4' posts, and they are very strong,

A:  Call the manufacturer Ozco at 469-916-7503 Google them as well

A:  Don't know. contact OWT they have a web site and phone contact information

A:  No, at the present time the only color we offer is black.

A:  That’s how I did mine. I used these, Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Bolt 1/2 in. x 4-1/4 in. Zinc-Plated Wedge Anchor

A:  You will need to purchase your own anchors; there are four small holes and one large in the center of each mount for a total of 5. The four will be self tapping, those blue screws with 5/16ths heads. The center will be an anchor you pound in to a 3/8"th hole, and thread a nut onto. I used a paddle bit to drill a hold in the center of the post to clear the threaded nut.

A:  Yes. you can you tube the product for instructions. You have to hammer drill and set bolts in the center with 4 predrilled cement screws

A:  I used 4 bolts for each base. I don't think 1 in the middle would be sufficient.

A:  as long as its securely mounted to something......I put up 5 for roof supports.... using 4x4's worked great....

A:  No. For our sunsails we used 4x4s with concrete 2ft deep but it's pretty windy where I live.

A:  Call the manufacturer Ozco at 469-916-7503 Google them as well

A:  I would think so...if you use 4x4....they have other sizes........I used it for roof supports on my deck....

A:  yes

A:  Call the manufacturer Ozco at 469-916-7503 Google them as well

A:  Yes, but the real advantage of these is to retrofit to existing surfaces. If you are pouring piers why not cast in your pier bases? Also, the size seems a bit large for (4) 4X posts. Those are some big spans. I would check the recommended footing specs for the structure you are planning

A:  Yes, they have a hole in the bottom center where you can put a concrete J hook to attach it to the pier.

A:  Yes, they would work well for this application.

A:  The (8) screws hold the plates onto the post and the plates key into the base. Very sturdy if installed correctly. Just make sure you choose the right anchors. / screws for the base.

A:  When the post base is mounted down to the concrete properly and the 4 sides are mounted with the screws packed with the product, there should not be any movement.

A:  Correct..You need to furnish you own screws for that......5 concealed holes....

A:  There are 4 plates that fit onto the base plate, one each side of the post. Each plate is attached to the post with 2 screws. This locks the post in place.

A:  Hi Aswonka, the side plate is secured to the base plate at the bottom. Then the side plate is attached to the post using the bolts. That is how the post is supported. This is very strong. On the web page move your mouse over the three pictures under the large picture of the product. Go to the one that has the video and click on it. That shows you how all the pieces fit together. This is a beautiful product.

A:  Those four plates and the screws that screw them to each side of the post lock the post into position where you determine it is vertical. Before you put those plates and that post on, you mounted the bottom plate through 5 holes in that bottom plate with anchor bolt in center and anchor screws in the 4 surrounding holes of each plate. The plates are heavy thick steal, they are not cheap by any sense of the word. This is a very solid mounting design thoughtfully engineered. It impressed me.

A:  The base is secured to the concrete with concrete anchors, and the post is secured to the base with four screws. We firmed up our railing by painting a small, inconspicuous type of joist hanger and using them at each end of the railing. We attached them to the brick, and attached the railing to the hanger. It came out pretty close to rock-solid.

A:  Call the manufacturer Ozco at 469-916-7503 Google them as well

A:  The base plate of this item is anchored to the desired surface before the post is secured in place.