Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie ABA 6-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 durability, secure fit, and effectiveness in extending wood post life by preventing ground contact and moisture damage. Most highlight sturdy metal construction, easy installation, and reliable performance in deck applications. Many note the precise fit on standard posts and adjustability for alignment. While several mention the higher cost, most conclude it delivers long-term value and would purchase again. A few report fit issues with treated timber or installation concerns, but these are isolated. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend it for serious post protection.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.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.
good base
Would Recommendthis is a good product, very durable, made with quality material. help me hold the deck together.
Worth it’s cost depending on the application.
Would RecommendSimple design, and durable material! Maintains sufficient space between post and concrete base
Purchase this product for post it works wonderful.
This product worked great. The post fit tight and held them securely
Used to fix a sagging floor joist
Would RecommendWorks great, easy, affordable and serves it's purpose.
Great product!
Would RecommendGreat product, very study! Easy to use and long lasting
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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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.
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
Great product
Would RecommendExcellent quality, easy to install, and will last a long time.
Make sure and let an associate get them for you!
Would RecommendBasic 6x6 post base. I use them very often. Always available at Lowes!
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.
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....