Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie ABA 4-in x 6-in ZMAX Wood to concrete (retrofit) Base
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this post base for its reliability, ease of installation, and effectiveness in protecting wood posts from ground moisture and rot. Most highlight straightforward installation requiring no special tools, with the product fitting snugly and elevating posts reliably off the ground. Reviewers consistently commend the sturdy, heavy-duty steel construction and durability, noting it significantly extends wooden structure lifespan. While some find the price high, the majority consider it a worthwhile investment. A few mention minor installation quirks like anchor hole patterns or slightly tight fits on nominal posts.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Sturdy Construction
Would RecommendWell made and sturdy. Worked great for attaching the beams for the deck to the concrete.
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Works as expected
Works exactly as advertised. I used them as ground separation for posts that I sunk in concrete.
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Easy to use
Would RecommendReplaced old garage roof and needed a support, bracket exceeded my expectations. easy to use and worked great.
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Outdoor shower install.
Would RecommendNeeded to install a post on existing concrete and this base did an excellent job.
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Very strong but a little pricey.
Flexible post base when used with 1/2 post anchors. Saves time when doing post layout. Allows error in layout as you can rotate to alingn with second post.
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good base
Would Recommendthis is a good product, very durable, made with quality material. help me hold the deck together.
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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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Hi YouTube, this is Lexus from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad to hear that everything worked out in the end. If you have a...
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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Hi Sean, this is Stacy from Simpson Strong-Tie. I am pleased to hear the ABA66Z Adjustable Post Base performed as expected and satisfied your needs....