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
Customers overwhelmingly praise these post anchors for their heavy-duty construction, rock-solid stability, and ability to prevent rot by elevating posts off concrete. The ZMAX coating resists corrosion effectively, and the pre-drilled holes with split-side design allow easy alignment during installation. Most reviewers highlight durability and code compliance as key strengths, calling them the best choice for decks and outdoor structures. A few mention needing additional washers or note alignment requires patience, but these minor concerns barely diminish the strong consensus that performance justifies the investment for critical structural applications.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Wood to Concrete support
This 4x4 support exceeded my expectations. I am anticipating that it will help maintain my 4x4 quality
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Price
It was a good product. Heavy duty and so will be definitely using again
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Does the job exceptionally well!
Would RecommendIt’s the product of choice with anchoring a post to a concrete pier. Period.
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Great base anchor for attaching a post outside
Would RecommendGreat base anchor for attaching a post to outside, par this with a 1/2" concrete bolt anchor to make a firm free standing post. We used it for the anchor post for vinyl stair rails.
Protect your wood and stay in plumb
Would RecommendGreat for making sure you are square on any project.
Good for concrete
Works exactly as advertised. I used them as ground separation for posts that I sunk in concrete.
Great product
Would RecommendEasy to set the 4x4 with anchor posting. Provides adjustability in directions.
Nice product! Great price.
Would RecommendThis worked really well. It has a lot of adjustability and allows you some play if your anchors are not in the perfect places.
Very sturdy and reliable
Sturdy product. Would recommend, will not fail for the use when installed to anyone
4x4 wood to concrete connection with air space.
Would RecommendA solid post connection used with 12”x1/2” anchor bolt.