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.4x4 dont fit
Would Not RecommendI purchased 6 of these and i had to shave off about 1/8" off each 4x4 post because they are not true size. I purchased some knock offs from another company and my post actually fit the way they should. Stay away from this product unless you are wanting to modify your 4x4s post because they wont fit. Please dont reply with a phone number to contact yall for "step by step" instructions. I dont need instructions. They dont fit, plain and simple. Make a true to size product or ease off on the powde...
Horrible to work with
Would Not RecommendGrabbed 4 of these for a patio gazebo that I was building. These were a pain on the rear end when it came to getting the 4x4s in them. Lumber had to be forced in and even had to shave some off to make them fit in. Also had a hard time to install them on the anchors on the cement as some of the wholes were un-even to the rest. Just a bad product overall.
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Works great!
Would RecommendGreat product, it was hard to get the holes lined up, tips on that part would have been helpful
Firmly holds post and prevents wobble.
Would RecommendMy front porch posts do not go all the way up to the ceiling, they are free standing half posts. The strong tie post base will not hold a post firmly to prevent wobble in the railing. I returned those and picked up this concrete base. It does the job! My porch railing no longer moves or wobbles.
Excellent for adding a fence to a concrete slab
Would RecommendVery sturdy and easy to install. Just need to watch the distance to the edge of the concrete
Simpson Strong-Tie
Would RecommendI turned this “ upside-down “ and secured my wobbly mailbox to the top of its existing post. Works great! Easy solution.
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