• 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 ECCQ48SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ48SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ48SDS2.5 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 4x beams and 8x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCQ96SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ96SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ96SDS2.5 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 8-3/4x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC462550 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC4.62-5.50

    Simpson ECC4.62-5.50 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 5.5x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson CCQ58SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ5-8SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ5-8SDS2.5 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 8x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson ECC76 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC76

    Simpson ECC76 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 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson CCOS312 Steel Column Cap G90 Galvanized
    SKU: CCOS3.12

    Simpson CCOS3.12 Steel Column Cap - G90 Galvanized

    • 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 Double 2x10/12 beams.
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  • Simpson ECC7 186 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC7 1/8-6

    Simpson ECC7 1/8-6 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 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC3 146 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC3 1/4-6

    Simpson ECC3 1/4-6 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 3-1/8x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ7.12-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCOQ7.12-SDS2.5 Column Cap Only Quick-Install 3 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 7-1/8x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson CCQ98SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ98SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ98SDS2.5 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 9x beams and 8x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson CCQ86SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ86SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ86SDS2.5 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 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson ECCQ54SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ5-4SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ5-4SDS2.5 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 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCQ34SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ3-4SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ3-4SDS2.5 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 3-1/8x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLRQ666SDSHDG

    Simpson ECCLRQ666SDSHDG 6x6x6 End Column Cap L-Shaped Right, Quick-Install with Screws - HDG

    • 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 6x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS connector screws for quick installation.
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  • ECCO End Column Cap Legs Omitted - ECCO6 shown
    SKU: ECCO6

    Simpson ECCO6 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 6x beams.
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  • Simpson ECC5 146 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC5 1/4-6

    Simpson ECC5 1/4-6 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 5-1/8x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCLL666 6x6x6 L Shaped End Column Cap - Left
    SKU: ECCLL464

    Simpson ECCLL464 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, 6x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC5 146ROT End Column Cap (90 Deg Rotated Straps) Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC5 1/4-6ROT

    Simpson ECC5 1/4-6ROT 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 5-1/8x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson CCOS362 Steel Column Cap G90 Galvanized
    SKU: CCOS3.62

    Simpson CCOS3.62 Steel Column Cap - G90 Galvanized

    • 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 3.5LVL/PSL/LSL beams.
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  • Simpson LCC64 Lally Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: LCC6-4

    Simpson LCC6-4 Lally Column Cap - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection while the strapless design is intended for field welding to a steel column.
    • Column Size: Intended for use with 4-inch diameter lally columns and Quad 2x10/12 girders.
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  • Simpson ECCQ88SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ88SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ88SDS2.5 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 8x beams and 8x posts/columns.
    Made to Order
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  • Simpson ECCQ718SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ7.1-8SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ7.1-8SDS2.5 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 7x beams and 7 1/2x posts/columns.
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ7-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCOQ7-SDS2.5 Column Cap Only Quick-Install 3 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 7x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
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  • Simpson LCC735 Lally Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: LCC7-3.5

    Simpson LCC7-3.5 Lally Column Cap - Gray Paint

    • Connection Type: Provides strong column to beam connection while the strapless design is intended for field welding to a steel column.
    • Column Size: Intended for use with 3.5-inch diameter lally columns and 7 LVL/PSL/LSL girders.
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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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