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Post Base with Steel Rod
 

Post Bases
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Timber Frame Post Bases | Post and Beam Post Bases

There are many ways to tie timber posts to foundations or wood floors. A few are detailed below. Click on the images to open up active 3d pdf's. (Mac users will nee to download the pdf file to active it.) All of our post bases are engineered to meet the individual needs of each project.

Give us a call at 802-886-1917 or e-mail to learn how we can help with your post and beam project. Scroll down to learn more about timber framing and post and beam construction.
Post Base on a Plywood deck

Post Base on a Plywood Deck

In this connection, the bottom of the post has a 3/4" stub tenon that is routed into a plywood sub-floor. Log Hog screws are used to hold the post to the solid blocking below.
Post base on a brick and steel stand off

Post Base on a Steel Stand Off

Here, a custom steel base boot creates a stand off so brick flooring can be installed below the post.
Post base with steel rod

Post Base with Steel Rod and Washer

This is one of our favorite ways to tie down columns. A threaded steel rod is epoxied into concrete and drilled into the bottom of the post. The rod extends up to a mortise, and is bolted to a plate washer. A plug hides the connection. We like this joint because it is hidden while resolving both lateral and uplift forces.

A galvanized steel plate or pvc spacer is used to separate the concrete and the wood.
Post Base with Steel Boot

Post Base with Steel Boot

A simple and classic connection. A steel boot is bolted down to a sub-floor and the post is bolted into the boot.
Post base with steel bracket

Post Base with Steel Bracket

This connection is nice because it partially conceals a steel boot/ the bottom of the post is countersunk to allow for the anchor bolt heads, and the hidden back plate bolts to the post. Both lateral and uplift loads are resolved.
Post base with timber linx connector.

Post Base with Timber Linx Connector

 
   


If you would like to find out how Vermont Timber Works can Help with your project, please E-Mail Us. See videos of our work on YouTube. Click here to download a low resolution version of our brochure: VTW_Brochure.pdf

We will be happy to discuss your plans and work with you to design a frame that meets your needs and your budget.

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