Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie ABA 4-in x 4-in ZMAX Wood to concrete (retrofit) Base
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
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.Post base bracket
Would RecommendThe bracket works well for meeting code for installing posts to concrete. A little expensive though.
Porch
Would RecommendI like how they hold the post and fasten tightly to the surface.
Sharp metal edges can cut skin.
Would RecommendMakes connecting wood piers to concrete footers easy and with the gap it keeps wood from becoming decayed.
Zmax wood to concrete
Would RecommendThese are strong and sturdy - if you want to secure wood posts to concrete, these are what you need
Awesome install features!
Would RecommendI loved that these had split sides so I could level mo posts one way and then secured one side while still allowing movement side to side.
Convenient to install, and sturdy, but flexible.
Would RecommendThese are relatively easy to install and offer some flexibility post installation. I liked that these could be moved a bit if they weren't square. They are supposed to help prevent rot, but it's a bit soon to tell for me. You need large bolts to use these.
Best post base
This base is best for allowing adjustments to post location. Drill into concrete and use Read Head to hold in place
Up to code
Would RecommendSimple but effective. Meets the code requirements for my region, and holds fast.
Works as expected
Works as expected, no concerns or issues. I would purchase these again
Good product
Would RecommendEasy to use and very strong. Did exactly what I hoped for
4 x 4 post base
Would RecommendPretty straightforward good construction no flaws didn’t come with a washer so make sure you have one.
Perfect to eliminate ground contact to stop rot
Would RecommendSturdy when mounting post to concrete. Keeps wood off concrete surface eliminating any opportunity for rot!
Hi D Ezy, this is Colin from Simpson Strong-Tie. The ABA44Z design helps prevent rot at the bottom of the post by having a built-in 1" standoff...