I have the following set concrete posts in my yard. They reach 20" above grade and are 42+" below grade. For the following span, what kind of connectors can I use for the beam to concrete post connection? I tried finding the connectors in the pic displayed below but my google skills failed me. I also have a question about how to connect the beams at midspan specifically. I was thinking about using Strongtie's ABA44Z since the posts already have J-bolts installed and also bolting the beams together at midspan. ABA44Z appear to be strictly a base connector for a post so that idea seems uncertain. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Great help. Got the ledger board done today. However, I'm still unsure about the 2-beam splice at midspan with this type of connector (ABA44Z) on 12"-diameter footings. Any advice is appreciated.
No worries. Build your beam as shown on page 6, figure 4. I use a laminated beam (2- 2x's with 1/2" pressure treated plywood sandwiched between). Before the joists are installed, I use self sticking window flashing on top of beam to keep water out of the "sandwich".
As for the splice, 1 beam on each half of the base, then shoot a few nails to hold them together. No special requirements here. The joists will hold everything straight and together.
Make sure you use the recommended fasteners with the post bases.
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