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Reddit mentions of 12 Pack Simpson Strong Tie ABU44 4x4 Standoff Post Base
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- Material - Sport Leather
- Color - Brown
- Buckle Type - Standard Buckle
- Long or Extra Long - Long
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Yes you need standoff bases of some kind. Over time even pressure treated lumber will lose to water and concrete... every time... eventually.
To be honest, I never liked the concrete pier post bases for a few reasons. If they get a cold rain and a quick freeze, they can crack. They can also crack from kids (or adults for that matter) running and jumping around on the deck (especially if there is any play at all in the deck system - think of dropping a brick), and you still have the issue of wood against the cement pier post bases. In addition to all that, you want your bases anchored to the substrate. Hard to do with those. Not impossible, but difficult, and you could end up cracking them in the process if you are not extremely careful. To me they are a cheap and inexpensive fix or install that may not be heirloom quality (putting it nicely). I can understand their use though. Inexpensive, quick and easy solution.
What we use are heavy duty hot-dipped galvanized standoff bases. A professional foundation - as it were. Simpsons are my favorite for strength, quality and durability for ultimate longevity that will literally last for generations when installed properly.
The best of the best is Simpson Strong Tie ABU44Z ZMax Hot Dipped Galvanized per ASTM A653 for the longest lasting anchor and deck stability and longesvity. These are our go-to offset post base anchoring system.
But some clients are price conscious, so we offer the same post base without the extra hot dipped ZMax protection called the Simpson Strong Tie ABU44.
We have also used the Simpson Strong Tie FPBB44 E-Z Base for customers who had open under deck areas where they did not want the shiny metal look (they are black powder coated finish).
There are many more lower priced lower quality offset post bases available, but please be very careful of cheap crap that may rust within a couple years. Please choose a high quality galvanized base if at all possible. I can't even count the number of repairs I've done on decks that involved replacement of cheap post bases. It is a very expensive repair for the owner.
No matter what you choose, you want that deck anchored to that concrete.
Good luck.