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BC 4-in x 4-in ZMAX Wood to wood Base

Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie BC 4-in x 4-in ZMAX Wood to wood Base

4.5
421
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 4.5 out of 5
422 Reviews


88% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this post anchor bracket for its strength and reliability in securing 4x4 posts to decks and concrete structures. Reviewers consistently highlight its durability, ease of installation, and ability to prevent uplift while allowing post adjustment. Many appreciate the straightforward design that integrates seamlessly with wood-to-concrete connections, though a few note minor drilling may be needed. Some express concern about cost, and a small number report the bracket feels flimsy under extreme load or high torque. Overall, most customers find it performs exactly as needed for structural applications.

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422 Customer Reviews

I use these successfully to fix instead of replace

Would Recommend

I use these to keep post from falling apart

June 19, 2026
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Very helpful

Would Recommend

This ended up being perfect for my project. I needed a 4x4 post on my already built deck. This was easy to use and did its job.

June 19, 2026
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Metal post holder

Would Recommend

Perfect for setting my 4*4 posts on deck

June 14, 2026
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Brance

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Kinda semi good for putting post together

June 12, 2026
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Great

Perfect for support post on my deck

June 10, 2026
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Affordable and easy to install

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Used on a large deck railing project. Easy to use and they work great.

June 7, 2026
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God is good

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Excellent for securing 4x4’s

June 3, 2026
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Met expectations.

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Met expectations.

May 31, 2026
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It works

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Good

May 30, 2026
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4x4 mount

Would Recommend

I got these to mount a 4x4 and I installed them and it mounted them just fine

May 27, 2026
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Needs thicker gauge metal to work properly

Would Not Recommend

This item is to flimsy and does not hold sturdy

May 26, 2026
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Response from Simpson Strong-Tie

Hi ALjr, this is Bekah from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see your experience with our BC40Z did not meet your expe... Read More

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