Simpson Strong-Tie CB5-4.5 GLULAM 5 X 4.5 COLUMN BASE

Simpson Strong-Tie CB5-4.5

•STRUCTURAL COLUMN CONNECTION: The Simpson Strong-Tie CB Column Base is designed for Glulam 5 x 4.5 bases to secure wood posts or columns directly to concrete foundations. Its non-standoff, flush-mount design makes it ideal for decks, porches, and other structural framing applications.
• HEAVY-DUTY STEEL BUILD: Manufactured from durable, heavy-gauge steel, the CB column base provides reliable load-carrying performance and is engineered to help resist uplift and lateral forces commonly encountered in exterior and load-bearing builds.
• CODE-COMPLIANT FASTENER DESIGN: Precisely placed anchor bolt and fastener holes meet building code requirements, helping ensure proper installation, consistent anchorage to concrete, and dependable structural performance across a range of column sizes.
• DESIGNED FOR INTERIOR OR DRY USE: This CB column base, made from non-galvanized steel, is ideal for interior or protected applications where moisture exposure is minimal, providing reliable structural support without the need for corrosion-resistant coating.
• SIMPSON STRONG-TIE RELIABILITY: At Simpson Strong-Tie, our mission is to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation.

The CB is designed to connect posts to concrete foundations for a wide range of lumber, glulam, and engineered wood product sizes. This column base is either cast-in-place or wet set into the concrete where the bottom of the base plate sits flush with the concrete for full post bearing. The CB is ideal for columns that require high structural values and rugged performance.