Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie E-Z Base 4-in x 4-in Powder-coated Wood to concrete (retrofit) Base
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this fence post bracket for exceptional strength, secure fit, and straightforward installation. Most highlight how firmly it holds 4x4 posts without any movement or wobble, with many describing it as delivering unmatched rigidity for decks, railings, and pergolas. The black powder-coated finish resists rust effectively. Installation is consistently called easy, with pre-drilled holes streamlining setup. Some note the fit is tight, occasionally requiring minor post trimming, but users frame this as ensuring a secure connection. Despite a few mentioning higher cost, the overwhelming majority confirms it performs exceptionally and exceeds expectations for stability and durability.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Tight fit.
Would RecommendThese work great, just be careful when using close to the edge of a concrete slab. Being so tight, I recommend pounding them onto the post before mounting to the concrete. Install the four concrete anchors first then plumb post and screw in the lag bolts to the 4x4 post last. If the concrete slab is not level use treated wood to make shims.
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Good
Product its excellent and same me a lot of work
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easy install
Would Recommendused this to support a 4x4 post that contractor haphazardly installed. good help is hard to find.
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Works as expected
Would RecommendTags won’t come off without a lot of work. Since it is a surface mounting the post has give to it and it doesn’t feel particularly stable.
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Use a hammer drill if going into concrete
Would RecommendHolds post sturdy and upright
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Worked well
perfect for drilling in cement and putting 4x4 inside Perfect for building a fence!
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I ran into Rock and the best solution was E-Z Base
Would RecommendPerfect Tool for the Job
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Product is fine but you will need a heat gun to remove the 4x4 sticker and then be prepared to spend even more time getting the remaining glue off. Ridiculous, really!
Hi War Eagle, this is Stacy from Simpson Strong-Tie. We appreciate your feedback and are very sorry your experience with our E-Z Base was less than i...
Bad product I do not recommend anybody to buy th
Would Not RecommendIt wasn’t the product it was the NO HELP I GOT WHEN I NEED SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERD VERY RUDE I will be returning all of this!!!!!
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Sandra, this is Stacy from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see your experience with our E-Z Base did not meet your ex...
Hi Baker, this is McKenzie from Simpson Strong-Tie. I am pleased to hear the E-Z Base (FPBB44) got the job done!
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