The Simpson Strong-Tie cast-in-place OCB column base helps prevent wood members from rotating. The bottom of its base plate is designed to be flush with the concrete. OCB44 ornamental column base features a flat black powder-coated finish which produces a much more durable and better looking finish than standard paint.

Installation:

• Use all specified fasteners.
• Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading. No further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
• Minimum side cover for full loads is 3″ for CBs
• Install all models with bottom of base plate flush with concrete.
• Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non top-supported