• Bolted Column Caps

    Bolted Column Caps

    Bolted Column Caps

  • SDS Screw Column Caps

    SDS Screw Column Caps

    SDS Screw Column Caps

  • Lally/Steel Column Caps

    Lally/Steel Column Caps

    Lally/Steel Column Caps

  • GFCMU and Concrete Piers

    GFCMU and Concrete Piers

    GFCMU and Concrete Piers

Column Caps

  • Simpson CCQM5.50X-SDS Straight Column Cap for GFCMU
    SKU: CCQM5.50X-SDS

    Simpson CCQM5.50X-SDS Straight Column Cap for GFCMU and Concrete Piers 5.5" W/SDS Screws, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • Simpson CCQ5X-SDS2.5 Column Cap
    SKU: CCQ5X-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ5X-SDS2.5 Column Cap Gray Paint, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • Simpson CCQ44SDS2.5-R Column Cap
    SKU: CCQ44SDS2.5-R

    Simpson CCQ44SDS2.5-R Column Cap for 4X Beam, 4X Post

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  • Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ6X-SDS2.5 Custom Column Cap for 6X Beam
    SKU: CCQ6X-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ6X-SDS2.5 Column Cap for 6X Beam, Variable Post W/SDS Screws, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • ECCOQ End Column Cap Legs Omitted, Quick-Install Callout
    SKU: ECCOQ8-SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCOQ8-SDS2.5 End Column Cap Legs Omitted, Quick-Install

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection while the strapless design is intended for field welding to a steel column.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 8x beams and includes necessary SDS connector screws for a quick installation
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  • ECCOQ End Column Cap Legs Omitted, Quick-Install Callout
    SKU: ECCOQ7.12-SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCOQ7.12-SDS2.5 End Column Cap Legs Omitted, Quick-Install

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection while the strapless design is intended for field welding to a steel column.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 7-5/8x beams and includes necessary SDS connector screws for a quick installation
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  • Simpson ECCQ77SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ77SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ77SDS2.5 End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 6 3/4x beams and 6 7/8x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCLQM5.50-KT End Column Cap
    SKU: ECCLQM5.50-KT

    Simpson ECCLQM5.50-KT End Column Cap, L-Shaped for GFCMU and Concrete Piers

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams that form an "L" for GFCMU and concrete piers.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 5.5x beams.
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  • Simpson ECC44HDG End Column Cap Hot Dip Galvanized image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC44TC

    Simpson ECC44TC End Column Cap- Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 4x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC88PC End Column Cap - Black Powder Coated
    SKU: ECC88PC

    Simpson ECC88PC End Column Cap - Black Powder Coated

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 8x beams and 8x posts/columns.
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  • ECC End Column Cap, Quick-Install ECC48 shown
    SKU: ECC4.62-4.62

    Simpson ECC4.62-4.62 End Column Cap - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 4-1/2x beams and 5x posts/columns.
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  • ECCU Callout (ECCU44 has only 2 bolts to beam)
    SKU: ECCU44

    Simpson ECCU44 End Column Cap with Uplift

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams where additional uplift support is necessary and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 4x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • ECCO End Column Cap Legs Omitted - ECCO4/6 shown
    SKU: ECCO5 1/4HDG

    Simpson ECCO5 1/4HDG End Column Cap Legs Omitted, 7 Gauge

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection while the strapless design is intended for field welding to a steel column.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 5-1/4x beams.
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  • ECCO End Column Cap Legs Omitted - ECCO4/6 shown
    SKU: ECCO4.62

    Simpson ECCO4.62 End Column Cap Legs Omitted, 7 Gauge

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection while the strapless design is intended for field welding to a steel column.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 4-5/8x beams.
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  • Simpson ECC7 188 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC7 1/8-8

    Simpson ECC7 1/8-8 End Column Cap- Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 7x beams and 8x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC67 18 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC6-7 1/8

    Simpson ECC6-7 1/8 End Column Cap- Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 6x beams and 7x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC5 144HDG End Column Cap Hot Dip Galvanized image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC5 1/4-4HDG

    Simpson ECC5 1/4-4HDG End Column Cap - Hot Dip Galvanized

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 5-1/8x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC96ROT End Column Cap (90 Deg Rotated Straps) Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC96ROT

    Simpson ECC96ROT End Column Cap (90 Deg. Rotated Straps)- Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 9x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC77 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC77

    Simpson ECC77 End Column Cap- Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 7x beams and 7x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson Strong-Tie CCT4X T-Shape Custom Column Cap for 4X Beam
    SKU: CCT4X

    Simpson CCT4X T-Shape Column Cap for 4X Beam, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • Simpson CCQ3-4HDG-SDS Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Hot Dip Galvanized
    SKU: CCQ3-4HDG-SDS

    Simpson CCQ3-4HDG-SDS Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Hot Dip Galvanized

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 3-1/8x beams and 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson CCQ5-6SDS2.5HDG Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Hot Dip Galvanized
    SKU: CCQ5-6SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson CCQ5-6SDS2.5HDG Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Hot Dip Galvanized

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 5x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • CCQ Column Cap Quick Install CCQ462-550SDS shown
    SKU: CCQ84SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ84SDS2.5 Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection and the extended area of the column seat offers additional surface area of bearing to distribute the load.
    • Lumber Size: Intended for use with 8x beams and 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson CCT68 Column Cap Configuration
    SKU: CCT68

    Simpson CCT68 Column Cap Configuration

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Simpson Column Caps

Column caps cover the tops of columns, distributing loads effectively between columns and beams or rafters, ensuring improved load distribution and stability in large outdoor structures. This guide explores various types of column caps and their specific applications, including popular options like the steel column cap, lally column cap, and bolted column cap.

Types of Column Caps

  • Bolted Column Caps: Enhance column-to-beam connections, increasing load transfer with added bearing area.
  • SDS Screw Column Caps: Utilize Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for quick installation and a sleeker profile.
  • Lally/Steel Column Caps: Secure steel beams to lally columns, ensuring structural integrity and stability.

Simpson Bolted Column Caps

  • CC Column Caps: Strengthen column-beam connections, featuring an extended bearing surface for load distribution and support, with certified welds for strength and reliability.
  • CCC Cross Column Caps: Enhance column-to-beam connections where multiple beams intersect, efficiently distributing the load across intersecting beams for stability.
  • CCT T-Style Column Caps: Strengthen column-to-beam connections in a "T" formation, effectively distributing the load from intersecting beams for enhanced support.
  • ECC End Column Caps: Designed for robust column-beam connections at the end of beams, featuring an extended bearing surface for load distribution and support.
  • ECCL L-Shaped End Column Caps: Enhance column-to-beam connections in an "L" formation, distributing the load from beams and reinforcing the stability of the connection.

Simpson SDS Screw Column Caps

  • CCQ Column Caps: Designed for robust column-beam connections, enhancing support with an extended bearing surface for load distribution, utilizing Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for fast installation.
  • CCQM/CCTQM/CCCQM Column Caps:
    • CCQM: For floor support beams in non-corner locations, ensuring secure, flush installation.
    • CCTQM: For floor support beams in non-corner locations, featuring a side stirrup for intermediate beams.
    • CCCQM: Accommodates floor support beams and intermediate beams at 90° angles.
  • ECCLQ/CCCQ/CCTQ Column Caps:
    • ECCLQ: For strong column-beam connections in "L" formation applications.
    • CCCQ: For effective column-to-beam connections with multiple wood beams atop a column.
    • CCTQ: For strong column-to-beam connections in a "T" formation.
  • ECCQ End Column Caps: Designed for robust column-beam connections at the end of beams, featuring an extended bearing surface for load distribution and support, utilizing Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for fast installation.

Simpson Steel & Lally Column Caps

  • LCC/CCOS Lally & Steel Column Caps: Securely attach steel beams to lally columns, ensuring strong and stable connections, adaptable to various beam sizes and layouts.
    • CCOS: High-capacity solution for column-to-beam connections, designed for field welding to steel columns.
    • LCC: Welds directly to lally columns, securing beams with side plates for a safer installation.

Further Questions About Column Caps

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a wide variety of column caps and it can be daunting to decide which product best suits your needs. Our team of experts has a depth of knowledge in the fastener industry. If you have any additional questions check out our guide to Simpson Post Brackets, or be sure to reach out and we'll be glad to help.

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