Questions and Answers for Simpson Strong-Tie CBSQ Galvanized Standoff Column Base for 4x4 Nominal Lumber with SDS Screws

A:  Humberto, this is McKenzie from Simpson Strongtie. The CBSQ will come with the 1/4 x 2" SDS screws. Thanks.

A:  Hi CRLD, thank you for your message. This is Ricardo with Simpson Strong-Tie. The SDS screw used with the CBSQ post base are 2" long. 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.​​

A:  ​Hi davey76, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. The CBSQ standoff post base series does not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non-top supported installations. An alternative option that does provide resistance to rotation at the base, is our MPBZ Moment Post Base. 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.

A:  Hey James, this is Ricardo with Simpson. We specify the standoff thickness as 1". The standoff of the CBSQ meets code requirements for structural posts installed in basements or exposed to weather or water splash. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at 800-999-5099.

A:  Hello Oscar, this is Stacy with Simpson Strong-Tie. The CBSQ does not have a standard for which way it needs to be installed. Please follow the installation instructions and side cover requirements listed in our website. If you have any questions please call us at (800) 999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you.

A:  ​Hi Luis, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. The embedment depth for the CBSQ44-SDS2 is 7 1/8". If you need more information or have additional questions, please contact the Simpson Strong-Tie Customer Service team at 800-999-5099. Thank you.

A:  Mine is in cement so I can't give you an exact measurement, but if my memory serves, it was 7 or 8 inches. Your cement will go to the bottom of that base that your 4x4 will sit on. Hope that helps. Great product by the way. Very sturdy and no post movement.

A:  ​Hi Dabnuh, thank you for your message. This is Ricardo with Simpson Strong-Tie. The CBSQ66 has a bottom depth dimension of 6-7/8". 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.​​ https://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/ssttoolbox/u1d7fw4ev7/C-C-2021-p76-77.pdf

A:  ​Hi Mike, thank you for your message. We want to make sure we address your CBSQ46-SDS Column Base, Quick-Install. The CBSQ46 requires 3" of concrete side cover all around the base, so for a 4x6 you will want to use a 12" concrete foundation . 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