Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie BC 4-in x 4-in ZMAX Wood to wood Base
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this bracket for securely holding 4x4 posts with strong, dependable performance across deck, porch, and shed installations. Most appreciate its ease of installation, straightforward design, and ability to prevent side-to-side movement and uplift. Many report it works as expected and would purchase again. While the vast majority find it reliable and practical, some express concern about the price, calling it expensive. A few users note minor durability issues under extreme stress or gaps where screw holes aren't recessed, though these remain uncommon complaints.
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Would RecommendWorks exactly as described
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A little flimsy but does the job.
Would RecommendI bought this for a project where I was adding a post and a trellis to the post that was already there holding up my front door portico, so that I could plant a really large climbing rose bush to train up the trellis and over the portico to create an arch of flowers over the front door. I needed to install another post to the top of the portico beam to attach the other side of the trellis to, so I chose this to complete the job. The tie worked finecand was inexpensive, it fit the nominal lumber ...
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Helpful!
Would RecommendLove! Very helpful in the installation process of new railing.
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Its great
Liked it
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yes you need 4 hands
Would Recommendpatio
Expensive
Would Not RecommendCost WAY TOO MUCH for a small piece of bent metal with holes in it... outrageously overpriced for what it is!
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They are slightly thin but do the job.
Would RecommendThe brackets are super easy to use. They accommodate 1/2 in bolts and 4 smaller fasteners into the concrete or wood
Does not work
Would Not RecommendDoes not work for a 4x4 post that is 4 foot tall.
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Hi Mari, this is Lexus from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see your experience with our BC40Z did not meet your expe...
Great to use with some 4x4s
Would RecommendI used these to anchor some 4x4s to concrete blocks for the foundation of my backyard shed. Worked great.
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Hi DangerDodger, this is Lexus from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand that pricing is an import...