Simpson Strong-Tie CPT44SS Description

The CPT44SS is a stainless-steel concealed post base designed for 4×4 posts, offering durability and aesthetic appeal for deck and post-to-footing applications.

Simpson Strong-Tie CPT44SS Includes

• (1) Stainless-Steel Concealed Post Base for 4×4

Simpson Strong-Tie CPT44SS Features

• Durable stainless-steel construction
• Concealed design for aesthetic appeal
• Suitable for 4×4 posts
• Includes knife plate, washers, and standoff base
• Mechanically galvanized drift dowels

Simpson Strong-Tie CPT44SS Applications

• Decks: Securely connects posts to footings
• Post-to-Footings: Provides stable and durable connections

Simpson Strong-Tie CPT44SS Installation Overview

1. Use knife blade portion of CPTZ as a template to mark dowel/bolt locations on post.
2. Drill 1/2″-diameter holes perpendicular to post at marked locations.
3. Cut a 3/16″-wide slot in the end of the post adjacent to the holes.
4. Install the knife blade portion of the connector on the anchor bolts.
5. Place the supplied washers over the connector tabs and anchor bolt.
6. Attach the knife blade and washers to the anchors using nuts.
7. Slide the standoff base onto the knife blade assembly.
8. Stand the post on the knife blade and drive in the dowels supplied with the connector.

Simpson Strong-Tie CPT44SS Specifications

NOTE: Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non-top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports).