How to Install Post Base Brackets Into Concrete || Dr Decks

Today we’re showing you why we use post-base brackets and how to install them into concrete. In this video, we’re using the Simpson Strong-Tie ABA Adjustable Post Base which is designed to connect wooden posts to existing concrete. It’s basically a stand-off base that’ll give us a positive connection to concrete. This allows us to build up places to install structural screws.
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[@marval550]

Best information- hands down! Simple terms and to the point! You just helped this gal out! 😁

[@victoriajo2012]

Dr Decks is the best!! Thank you for this fantastic video and for all you do for your subscribers :) !!

[@sammypagano1576]

This is great information, informative & straight forward. thank you!

[@rhythmdroid]

Thanks so much, man. Perfectly presented. Just what we needed.

[@eewtoobguy]

EXACTLY what I need for setting my beams. Thanks!

[@stevenorsini2276]

Excellent demonstration and explanation, thanks.

[@keptaylor4904]

Excellent video!! Super helpful. Just what I needed! Thank you!

[@whetman2448]

Great video. Clear and concise.

[@bobbienovak5573]

Ok subscribed! I'm just telling you your commentary was hilarious and yet you kept a straight face. I'm about to build a non attached porch covering on my front and want to also add a desck out back. This video was excellent

[@tonyabrego494]

excellent demonstration needed this

[@juliaweigen786]

thank you so much! it was very helpful

[@bmfitzgerald3]

Big time video sir, thank you! Subscribed

[@MsKikimalone]

Thank you for this!

[@mitchelldouglas5365]

Just the info I needed 👍

[@howardc2452]

Great show!

[@risingministries]

Appreciate you sharing good man!

[@erikele7138]

Nice work Doc

[@clautamiralves712]

Thanks for the tips

[@lakelivingb8409]

Need these wedge anchors for dock plate to ganyway...learned something. Thanks.

[@TSC9129]

Can you recommend the proper preparation for painting these bases prior to installing them? Great video, Thanks

[@johnlasseigne7676]

How he kept it together, 😅 a true pro!

[@gazoomartian]

great. thanks

[@therealunclassified]

Great video. Right when I seen these are movable and raised off the concrete I was sold. I want build a pavilion or lean towith a tin roof for my BBQ equipment and these brackets are what I need.

[@michaelmarkle6080]

Do you like to use structural screws for joist hangers?

[@EternalSunRa]

Thank you!

[@abel1955]

ive never done any construction stuff but want to build a pergola for my patio, this helps a lot

[@bobbienovak5573]

I've built multiple pergolas but dropped concrete anchoring ground. I'm about to build a front porch enclosure to block out the brutal beating of Southern exposure here in Phx. I have 2 spots where concrete is already and am going to have to pour concrete for the other post bases. I think it's almost less work to do this than sink posts. And it creates no contact, which I like

[@ArsenalOperator]

If you have to lay a 4x or 6x directly on the Simpson bracket; are you able to butt or split two beams on that single Simpson bracket or do you need to install two?

[@ferromero2247]

Thank you boss

[@seldoncrisis42]

Would this type of anchor bolt work for a single-car carport? I'm mostly concert with uplift loads. Thanks!

[@synthead]

What torque should I aim for with a socket wrench?

[@SirFency]

Thank you.

[@emperor002002]

So I'm installing on a second floor patio. How do I waterproof it? I'm using the same hardware.

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

Thanks heaps! Just wondering if the bracket is stront enough to not get squashed by the load on top of it, as in how much weight it can bear? Thanks again

[@dragoonwarrioriv6257]

What do the corners look like? How did you do the corners to put the edges of the deck together?

[@elvenchristman8100]

Thanks

[@kenb6144]

Word of caution on using impacts. I've seen less experienced guys wail on those wedge anchors for several seconds, causing the concrete to crack. Especially on recently poured concrete. Great short video; you covered the topic well.

[@ericsajna9218]

Yep… pull they’ll pull the anchor right on out…. Less experienced should stick to a socket,,,

[@alhansel3953]

I'm going to be pouring piers for posts for a patio. Am I better off using set in place anchors or are these sufficient?

[@chappledesign]

is it possible to use a wedge anchor on a Simpson post-base-bracket for an 8' awning post? I have to drill into existing old concrete due to location issue.

[@mxdaddy1]

can I use these to install a full on fence. there is a concrete slab running along the fence line where the existing fence was in the concrete. can I use these and will it be sturdy to hold up a whole fence?

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

At last, at last; someone that goes professional ! Lots of dudez stick posy in hole & pour concrete around post.

[@foggymtnbreakdown]

I believe that the the Simpson standoff says to use a 1/2 anchor, not necessarily a 1/2 inch wedge anchor. One-half inch J bolts, 1/2" wedge anchors, and 1/2" threaded rod with the right adhesive are all OK, correct?

[@coreyk2998]

Great video, love your content been watching them all. How do you properly line up 3-4 piers with those brackets if your doing footers right next to house for a ground level deck? I dont have enough vertical space for a post. How much do you recommend those round pier blocks you've talked about in other videos? Is that the "easy" way or do you think theyll hold up for 20-30 years? THanks again brother you are a great teacher.

[@bobbyfrisbee3627]

If you have a rotted post and cut it dig out the old post in the ground, can you attach a bracket to the post and pour your footer around the bracket attached to the supported post?

[@momo37219]

Should I use shorter anchor if the concrete footing is too shallow like 3 1/2 inch? Otherwise, I will penetrate the concreate slab and make it contact soil

[@gregorymosher5008]

Anyone know what pencil and retractable pencil lanyard he is using? I use a cheap pencil pull but only fits carpenter pencils and its kind of weak.

[@whales302]

So if you did have to level a beam in a post bracket how would you do it?

[@VillaLumina]

Thanks. I required this. Just strapped my tv onto the post using ZeboZAP gazebo tv mount. Feel secure that my tv is not flying anymore

[@iwemeada]

when should the ABU44Z to be used instead of this ABA44Z?

[@lynale990]

I use the ones that have legs. How thick or deep in the ground should the concrete base be ?

[@benharwood3698]

Is there any reason I couldn't do this on a large concrete patio pad? The deck wouldn't be tied to the house so it would be free to move with the pad without damaging the house (i.e. frost heave).

[@2searingfilms]

What did you use for the shim? Or did you use a manufactured beam? How did you get the beam to fit to the bracket when the true measurement of each beam is 1.5” wide making two 2x equal to 3”. I can’t find such brackets that perfectly fit my two 2x12 that attaches to concrete because all brackets equal 4” wide and not 3”. Seems like these brackets were made for 4 x 4, 4 x 6 or 6 x 6 post footings and for engineered beams, not 2x. Thanks for any feedback

[@user-pv2ef7zt9r]

I want to use these brackets for a shed, but drilling into rock. What kind of screw/bolt would I sink into the stone?

[@bigtime37ja]

I use those post stand offs all the time, when redoing front porch posts here in the south. Moisture destroys the posts quickly. Thanks for the video as always, very informative.

[@apilkey]

@bigtime37ja can you use these clips for fence posts? I was going to pour concrete 42” Deep and 12” in Diameter using Bigfoot Systems® Footing Form BF28 that has a 28” Diameter Bell end. Once the Concrete sets I was thinking of mounting these brackets to accept my fence posts. Or are these only good for decks?

[@PedroPerez-cp3on]

is safe for me to use those on my 4” inch concrete?

[@masucci61]

I’m building a deck on a slope and I was wondering if it would be preferable to set the post inside the concrete as opposed to using a Simpson tie Thanks

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Do as this fellow instructed, I did construction for 15 + yrs. I was always bewildered why contractors plant the posts into the concrete. Good question.

[@danvu9812]

Wouldn’t a corrosion resistant bracket be better on concrete so it won’t rust from the rain and snow?

[@chrishall5439]

Would be nice if the galvanized wedge anchors were more readily available.

[@hyfyre4704]

Was that drill going counterclockwise? What kind of bit did you use for the concrete?

[@andyprairiedog4829]

Video effects on the camera/frame speed makes it look like rotating objects are going the opposite direction...impact wrenches, helicopter rotors (still or seems slower) etc. The bit he is using is a 1/2" rotary hammer drill bit for concrete. I started out with a 20volt hammer drill but those rotary hammers and their concrete bits are on another level.

[@nuggets.6774]

In Australia, if you were doing that outside and worried about dust extraction, you'd be the butt of everyone's jokes. But maybe we're just careless and heading to an early grave?

[@leestebbins5051]

How do you evacuate the dust before setting the anchor? Straw?

[@AustinAkin]

The dust extraction isn’t necessarily for safety reasons, you have to get all dust and debris out of the hole or it won’t work properly as he stated in the video especially if your using epoxy in the hole before putting in the anchor

[@nuggets.6774]

@@AustinAkin I agree. It's important to clean out your hole. He did, however, talk about HEPA filters earlier, which suggests the 'hot topic' relates to the possible health implications from ingesting dust. It's just getting to the stage where it's almost impossible to do simple jobs these days. Australia's a nanny state. Our most recognisable sport, Aussie Rules, is being ruined by overly officious wankers trying to make it as safe as possible. It's supposed to be a contact sport! Rant over!

[@adammorgan9304]

@@nuggets.6774”wanker” lol. I hear ya about people freaking out about safety. Some of these things are no brainers but some are a bit extreme.

[@Discovery123.]

If the foundation is not level, how do you shim that beam bracket? Thanks

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Most of time there is a post between anchor boot & beam. If not up to 1 " should be fudgeable, w pt ( pressure treated). I would lay it flat.

[@matthewstevenson7666]

Just used my first ABU44Z. All fasteners are tight, 4X4 secure in it, but lots of swaying back and forth when pushed. Is this normal or is it supposed to be taut and immoblie?

[@joshroberts8881]

I’m in the process and have the same worry. Did you figure this out or was it more stable as more work was added?

[@HotspotToolkit-sd7vs]

It’s really just sheet metal so there will be some flex which in many cases is preferable to avoid things snapping. However once the weight of the deck is on it it’ll be minimal.

[@Paintballsfreak]

Dumb question, but can you use 3/8” wedge anchors?

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

5/8 is even better.

[@joehiatt1992]

Are they rust resistant if not the weight will collapse them if they do rust

[@patty109109]

They are galvanized. Will take many, many years to rust out.

[@TheChupacabra]

Bring your sawzall to the site as well, be prepared to have at least one anchor not go down far enough and have to cut the top of the bolt off to get the post to sit flat.

[@andyprairiedog4829]

Very true to bring tools to help fix some unexpected issues. My circular saw battery died but thankfully I had already done all the major cuttings and needed smaller cuts to make. Jigsaw and recip saw to the rescue 😁

[@whitebread940]

I just want to know what drill you used . This is hardest part so far .

[@tanhtran8192]

👍

[@drumswest5035]

Make sure you have a washer under the nut, didnt see one

[@angetodac]

can I place the anchor in wet concrete one hour after I pour it?

[@Charles0511]

No.

[@idahomike100]

What do you do if your post is bigger than that bracket. My posts are 8". If you tighten the bolt before you install the post you cant use the slot to level the post.

[@KenDebono]

Buy a standoff having the right dimensions. They sell standoffs for 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8. Install all the standoffs, then with a chalk line or string, ensure they are in a straight line. As he stated, loosed nuts to move any standoff out of alignment of the other ones. The slot is not meant for allowing you to plumb the post - to do that use shim(s).

[@johnvalencia7488]

Try using a brass punch.

[@awf118]

“If you don’t clean out your hole before you insert your bolt…” truer words never spoken Dr.

[@EverythingSpicy]

All I heard was "Clean out your hole really good before putting your wedge anchor in." Dirty mind I know.

[@strokerace4765]

No way a bracket provides the same lateral strength that burying the post in three feet of cement does!

[@driveman6490]

And when your post rots, you'll wish you had used a stand off bracket.

[@MissChiVUs1]

I have to tell you that when I glanced at the cover image of this video... it looked like a bleeding hand. Sorry, I just thought it was funny. Great video, though!

[@miguelcorral7637]

thanks excelent video

[@sherriberkley188]

Great information, thanks

[@erikele7138]

Nice work Doc