Questions and Answers for Simpson Strong-Tie E-Z Base Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 4x4 Nominal Lumber

A:  I think this part doesn’t support weight, because all weight is over floor, this part just hold your wood 2x2 attached.

A:  ​Hi Roger, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. The E-Z Base should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height, or that are unprotected from wind forces. This product is 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. 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:  Yes I have used these to anchor post to concrete for a hand rail. 

A:  Hi Chase, This is McKenzie from Simpson, The Ez Post base does not provide adequate resistance to prevent rotation about the base and therefore are not recommended for non-top-supported installations. For future information to better help with your application please contact our customer service team at 800-999-5099. We look forward to hearing from you.

A:  Hello Fernan, I am Colin with Simpson Strong-Tie. The E-Z Base (FPBB44) should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind forces. The four 1/2" diameter anchors are to be specified by others. For more information enter FPBB44 in the Search Strongtie.com field at our home page strongtie.com. 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:  Yes, as long as it is anchored on to concrete

A:  Hello This was meant to be mounted ON wood or concrete and would probably rust... Why not just dig a hole, put the pressure treated 4x4 post in the hole and concrete around the post.. Save yourself from buying this expensive Simpson post holder...

A:  Hi Jeff, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. The E-Z Base is designed to attach a 4x4 post to existing concrete. We would not recommend a below grade installation. 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:  Hello Lillard, this is Stacy with Simpson Strong-Tie. If your fence is taller than 4' then the only post base that can provide resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base is the MPBZ. If you have any other questions please call us at (800) 999-5099. We look forward to speaking with you.

A:  This base plate is made to fasten down to concrete if you are installing a fence poles and not to concrete your fence post  should go down in the ground. if you’re fasting it to concrete it will still hold it if it’s more than 4 feet

A:  One would be enough. Use concrete anchors to mount the metal base to concrete. Then screw a 4 x 4 post cut to the proper length per post office requirements. Mount the mailbox on top either using a wooden board or plastic mailbox mounting base.

A:  Hi DHK1980, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. Yes, these can be used for connecting mailbox posts (4' or less) to a concrete slab. 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:  Yes, perfectly.

A:  Yes they would work

A:  Yes

A:  Hello again Frank, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. On strongtie.com, enter FPBB44 in the Search Strongtie.com field at the top of our home page for more information. The E-Z Base has no published allow load values and is not recommended for use on solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind sources. The E-Z Base requires 4 each 1/2" diameter anchors as specified by others. I suggest you review this base along with the RPBZ with a design professional to determine if these products provide a solution for your project. 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 nick, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie.The E-Z Base is a fence product, that should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind forces. Simpson Strong-Tie does not guarantee, represent, or warrant that this product will prevent or reduce damage caused by corrosion, or any seismic, wind, atmosphere, 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.

A:  ​Hi Jerry, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. The E-Z Base should not be used for solid fences in excess of 4' in height or that are unprotected from wind forces. 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:  i would mark it first. remove the e-z base, and start with a small drill bit so that it stay in the center of the hole.

A:  Hello Avery, You can do it either way. It's probably easier if you place the E-Z base in the desired location first. Give us a call at 800-999-5099 if you have any further questions. Kind Regards, McKenzie

A:  It is safer and easier to mark location then drill hole. That's what I did and it worked out great.

A:  Definitely mark with a sharpie. They will move as to drill the holes and can get damaged. 

A:  Sharpie is the best way to drill holes. I installed 26 of these no issues.

A:  I marked the holes with a sharpie, but either process will work.