• 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 CCQ4.62-5.50SDS Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint
    SKU: CCQ4.62-5.50SDS

    Simpson CCQ4.62-5.50SDS 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 4-1/2x beams and 5-1/2x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $180.59
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  • Simpson ECCQ66SDS25HDG End Column Cap wSDS Screws Hot Dip Galvanized
    SKU: ECCQ66-SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson ECCQ66-SDS2.5HDG End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - 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 6x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    $177.31
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  • Simpson ECCQ56SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ5-6SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ5-6SDS2.5 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 5-1/8x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    $159.12
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  • Simpson ECC66ROT End Column Cap (90 Deg Rotated Straps) Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC66ROT

    Simpson ECC66ROT 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 6x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    Made to Order
    $104.67
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  • Simpson ECC44 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC44

    Simpson ECC44 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.
    $56.44
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  • Simpson ECCQ4.62-5.50SDS End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ4.62-5.50SDS

    Simpson ECCQ4.62-5.50SDS 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 4-1/2x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    $180.59
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ4-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCOQ4-SDS2.5 Column Cap Only Quick-Install 7 Gauge - No Coating

    • 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 4x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $79.22
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  • Simpson ECCLRQ444SDS 4x4x4 L Shaped End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Right
    SKU: ECCLRQ444SDS

    Simpson ECCLRQ444SDS 4x4x4 End Column Cap L-Shaped Right, Quick-Install with Screws

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams that form an "L" 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 and includes necessary SDS connector screws for quick installation.
    $285.69
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  • Simpson CCQ64SDS2.5 Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint
    SKU: CCQ64SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ64SDS2.5 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 6x beams and 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $120.54
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  • Simpson ECC44ROT End Column Cap (90 Deg Rotated Straps) Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC44ROT

    Simpson ECC44ROT 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 4x beams and 4x posts/columns.
    $66.60
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  • Simpson ECCLLQ444SDS 4x4x4 L Shaped End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Left
    SKU: ECCLLQ444SDS

    Simpson ECCLLQ444SDS End Column Cap L-Shaped Left Quick-Install with Screws - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams that form an "L" 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.
    $285.69
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  • Simpson CCQ5-6SDS2.5 Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint
    SKU: CCQ5-6SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ5-6SDS2.5 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 5x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $142.96
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  • Simpson CCQ44SDS2.5ROT Column Cap w/SDS Screws (90 Deg. Rotated Straps) - Gray Paint
    SKU: CCQ44SDS2.5ROT

    Simpson CCQ44SDS2.5ROT Column Cap w/SDS Screws (90 Deg. Rotated Straps) - 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 4x beams and 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Made to Order
    $120.54
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  • Simpson CCQ36SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ3-6SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ3-6SDS2.5 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 3-1/8x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $129.43
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  • Simpson ECCLL444 End Column Cap Left Direction - Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCLL444

    Simpson ECCLL444 End Column Cap Left Direction - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams that form an "L" 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.
    $240.49
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  • Simpson ECC64 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC64

    Simpson ECC64 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 4x posts/columns.
    $104.67
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  • Simpson CCQ54SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ5-4SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ5-4SDS2.5 Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Gray Paint , Made to Order Non-Returnable

    • 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 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $142.96
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  • Simpson CCQ4.62-5.50HDG Column Cap w/ SDS Screws
    SKU: CCQ4.62-5.50HDG

    Simpson CCQ4.62-5.50HDG 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 4-1/2x beams and 5-1/2x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $218.67
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  • Simpson ECCQ68SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ68SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ68SDS2.5 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 6x beams and 8x posts/columns.
    $113.91
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  • Simpson ECCLR444 4x4x4 L Shaped End Column Cap - Right
    SKU: ECCLR444

    Simpson ECCLR444 4x4x4 End Column Cap Right Direction - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong end-of-beam connection for column-to-beams that form an "L" 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.
    $240.49
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  • Simpson ECCQ46SDS25HDG End Column Cap wSDS Screws Hot Dip Galvanized
    SKU: ECCQ46-SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson ECCQ46-SDS2.5HDG End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - 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 4x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    $150.28
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  • Simpson ECCQ76SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ76SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ76SDS2.5 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 6x posts/columns.
    $165.34
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  • Simpson CCQ76SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ76SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ76SDS2.5 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 7x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $165.34
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  • Simpson CCQ34SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ3-4SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ3-4SDS2.5 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 3-1/8x beams and 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    $129.43
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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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