{"product_id":"bc40z-4x4-half-base-post-z-max","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie BC Series BC40Z Post Base, 4 x 4 in Post, Steel, ZMAX","description":"The BC post-base is designed to connect a post to a wood supporting member. The 18 ga material of this post-base makes it ideal for light-duty connections. The BC provides uplift and lateral resistance and includes sizes for both nominal and rough lumber.\nProvides a positive connection for a post to a wood deck\nStronger than angled nailing or screw fastening\nReduces the chance of the post splitting and eliminates nailing into end grain\nNot recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports)\nZMAX® galvanization offers extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications\nOpposing nail pattern to reduce wood splitting\nAttains full allowable load using either common nail or pneumatic nail sizes\n\n","brand":"SIMPSON STRONG-TIE CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45904596107434,"sku":"7832710","price":8.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/8847\/6586\/files\/57ab03e46ea954f05ef40bcadd51ca25298fb1ff2dfc88ce6b1b0736f422f966.jpg?v=1697986410","url":"https:\/\/www.jamaicahardware.com\/products\/bc40z-4x4-half-base-post-z-max","provider":"Jamaica Hardware \u0026 Paints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}