Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie ABA 4-in x 4-in ZMAX Wood to concrete (retrofit) Base
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What Customers Are Saying
The 6x6 post base is a functional product that is easy to install and effective at keeping posts off the ground. Many customers found it adjustable and useful for preventing post rot. However, some felt the thin metal construction was of questionable quality and the product was overpriced. A few also reported issues with the fit for 6x6 pressure-treated posts being too tight.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Worth it’s cost depending on the application.
Would RecommendSimple design, and durable material! Maintains sufficient space between post and concrete base
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Purchase this product for post it works wonderful.
This product worked great. The post fit tight and held them securely
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Used to fix a sagging floor joist
Would RecommendWorks great, easy, affordable and serves it's purpose.
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Great product!
Would RecommendGreat product, very study! Easy to use and long lasting
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Works fine, after some sledgehammer encouragement
Would RecommendWas a little small for PT nominal 6x6 posts, took a bit of hammering to get stuff in place but works fine
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Will probably not use next time.
Would Not RecommendI liked that I could shift the posts some after installation and that these kept the post out of the ground. However a 6x6 is pretty heavy. This is hardly enough to hold a large 6x6 vertical during installion. You will need bracing. The posts still have a lot of sway in them without the roof being installed on my 8x12 porch.
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Hi D Ezy, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry your experience with our ABA66Z was less than ideal. ...
Treated timber don't fit.
Would Not RecommendI like the ease of anchoring this base to the concrete. I do not like that treated 6x6's are too large to fit into the base without flaring out the vertical sides where the nails holes are located.
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Hi apcook, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. Our ABA66Z are designed for pressure-treated nominal (5.5" X 5.5") solid sawn posts. It m...
The metal is thicker than traditional brackets
Would RecommendI like the adjustability. I also like that you can tighten easy after post installation
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Great product
Would RecommendExcellent quality, easy to install, and will last a long time.
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Make sure and let an associate get them for you!
Would RecommendBasic 6x6 post base. I use them very often. Always available at Lowes!
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Prevents Wood Rot
Would RecommendGalvanized metal post base prevents wood rot. Keeps your post off the ground and significantly lengthens the life of the post.
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Post base
Would RecommendSimple job. Easy done. You don’t need to spend more money.
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Decks
Would RecommendIt’s a great product I use it for all my decks. I highly recommend this product.
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Easy to install, hold strong and fast
Would RecommendQuick and easy install. Used on a pergola I'm building and the adjustable base allowed me to align the posts perfectly.
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