TL;DR
A post-to-beam connector is the galvanized cap or T-bracket that ties the top of a deck post to the beam it supports, replacing notched-and-bolted joints with tested hardware that resists uplift and rotation. Common versions cradle a doubled 2x beam atop a 6x6 post, with rated fasteners filling every hole.
What it means
A post-to-beam connector is the galvanized cap or T-bracket that ties the top of a deck post to the beam it supports, replacing notched-and-bolted joints with tested hardware that resists uplift and rotation. Common versions cradle a doubled 2x beam atop a 6x6 post, with rated fasteners filling every hole. Inspectors flag beams merely toe-nailed or resting on posts, since wind and lateral sway can walk an unconnected beam off its bearing.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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