Hi, A simple (I presume) question here: What is the best way to attach wooden members to poured concrete piers? I know I could use a steel fasteners, called a Post Base (I think). I also know I could put a J-Bolt in the pier, put down a layer or two of roofing felt, and then bolt down a scrap of pressure treated wood, of which on top of sits my girders. Are there more options? What works best? Also, in the option you describe as working best, what are all the materials needed? Will be doing this next week, so am trying to figure out soon. Thank you all, Dan

use the post base. bolt the PB to the pier, fasten it to the girder, done. One problem with using "scrap of PT" is that it will shrink across the grain, and/or eventually rot. (it does rot). the PB has an air space under the girder; it's pretty cheap & works well.

Dan;

roofing felt is all that is needed (t separate from concrete)

Check Simpson Strong Ties www.simpsonanchors.com

Posted By danf26 on 19 May 2011 10:52 AM
Hi, A simple (I presume) question here: What is the best way to attach wooden members to poured concrete piers? I know I could use a steel fasteners, called a Post Base (I think). I also know I could put a J-Bolt in the pier, put down a layer or two of roofing felt, and then bolt down a scrap of pressure treated wood, of which on top of sits my girders. Are there more options? What works best? Also, in the option you describe as working best, what are all the materials needed? Will be doing this next week, so am trying to figure out soon. Thank you all, Dan

Well according to me, the best best way to goo about is using nail along with a drill machine and a hammer or going with the option of using glue.....

SO, with the Simpson Strong Ties, where two girders are meeting over the same pier, should I have two strong ties, each connected to the pier with separate bolts, to catch each one individually? Or do I have the butt ends meet in the middle of one of the ties?

You can use one if it is applicable for the load and size of framing members.

Posted By acwizard on 28 May 2011 12:32 AM
You can use one if it is applicable for the load and size of framing members.

Seems to be a nice idea for sure...... :)

The post base, poured in place, is indeed the best way to go.

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