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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

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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

Strong and works great

Would Recommend

Sturdy

May 26, 2026
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Just in time

Just what i needed to finish the project

May 25, 2026
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It works

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What i needed

May 25, 2026
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It works for me just fine.

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May 24, 2026
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Use this as it should be and all will be good.

Would Recommend

Had a thought in mind for use of these brackets which turned out to be a mistake.......rating it based on my mistakes NOT bracket

May 16, 2026
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Hi Nemo, 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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Have a good impact driver

Would Recommend

Made stacking 4x4's easy

May 13, 2026
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A perfect product to anchor 4x 4 post.

Would Recommend

Great product, worked exactly as we needed it to. It also was rigid but flexed enough when hit with hammer to make it fit the way we needed it to.

May 10, 2026
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Just as described

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Just as described

May 9, 2026
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Nothing

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Worked perfect

May 6, 2026
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Works

Would Recommend

Should have more sweet holes to hold the poles tighter!

May 6, 2026
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Durable product

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Quality product. Sturdy

May 6, 2026
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