TL;DR
A post base connector is the structural bracket in a deck's load path that joins post to footing with rated fasteners, resisting not just gravity but the uplift and lateral forces that wind and occupant loading put on the frame. Manufacturers such as Simpson Strong-Tie publish load tables for each model, and inspectors look for the right connector with all nail or screw holes filled.
What it means
A post base connector is the structural bracket in a deck's load path that joins post to footing with rated fasteners, resisting not just gravity but the uplift and lateral forces that wind and occupant loading put on the frame. Manufacturers such as Simpson Strong-Tie publish load tables for each model, and inspectors look for the right connector with all nail or screw holes filled. Toe-nailed posts with no hardware are a classic deck-failure finding.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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