• 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

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Column Caps

  • Simpson ECC7 184 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC7 1/8-4

    Simpson ECC7 1/8-4 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 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC5 144 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC5 1/4-4

    Simpson ECC5 1/4-4 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 4x posts/columns.
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    152.08
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  • Simpson ECCQ4.62-5.50HDG End Column Cap w/SDS Screws - Hot Dip Galvanized
    SKU: ECCQ4.62-5.50HDG

    Simpson ECCQ4.62-5.50HDG 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 4-1/2x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    Ships in 21-28 business days.
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  • Simpson Column Cap T Configuration, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCTQ666SDS

    Simpson CCTQ666SDS T-Shape Column Cap for 6X Beam, 6X Post

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  • Simpson CCQ36SDS25HDG Column Cap wSDS Screws Hot Dip Galvanized image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ3-6SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson CCQ3-6SDS2.5HDG 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 3-1/8x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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    174.28
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  • Simpson CCQ7171SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ7.1-7.1SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ7.1-7.1SDS2.5 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 7x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Ships in 2-3 business days.
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  • Simpson ECCQ86SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ86SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ86SDS2.5 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 6x posts/columns.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
    186.89
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  • Simpson ECCQ76SDS2.5ROT End Column Cap w/SDS Screws (90 Deg. Rotated Straps) - Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ76SDS2.5ROT

    Simpson ECCQ76SDS2.5ROT End Column Cap w/SDS Screws (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 6-3/4x beams and 6x posts/columns.
    Made to Order
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    174.28
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  • Simpson ECCQ64SDS2.5ROT End Column Cap w/SDS Screws (90 Deg. Rotated Straps) - Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ64SDS2.5ROT

    Simpson ECCQ64SDS2.5ROT End Column Cap w/SDS Screws (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 4x posts/columns.
    Made to Order
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    120.54
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  • Simpson ECC3 144 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC3 1/4-4

    Simpson ECC3 1/4-4 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 4x posts/columns.
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    191.54
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  • Simpson CCQ6713SDS25 Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ6-7.13SDS2.5

    Simpson CCQ6-7.13SDS2.5 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 7x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
    120.54
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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLLQ666SDSHDG

    Simpson ECCLLQ666SDSHDG End Column Cap L-Shaped Left 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.
    Ships in 21-28 business days.
    423.53
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  • Simpson ECCQ58SDS25 End Column Cap wSDS Screws Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ5-8SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ5-8SDS2.5 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 5-1/8x beams and 8x posts/columns.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
    142.96
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  • Simpson ECCLR444 4x4x4 L Shaped End Column Cap - Right
    SKU: ECCLR464

    Simpson ECCLR464 4x6x4 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, 6x beams and 4x posts/columns.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
    255.54
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  • Simpson ECCLR666 6x6x6 L Shaped End Column Cap - Right
    SKU: ECCLR666HDG

    Simpson ECCLR666HDG 6x6x6 End Column Cap Right Direction - Hot Dip Galvanized

    • 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.
    Made to Order
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    375.68
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ4.62-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCOQ4.62-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 4-5/8x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
    158.40
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  • Simpson LCC635 Lally Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: LCC6-3.5

    Simpson LCC6-3.5 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 Quad 2x10/12 girders.
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    103.49
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  • ECCOQ End Column Cap Legs Omitted, Quick-Install Callout
    SKU: ECCOQ4-SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCOQ4-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 4x beams and includes necessary SDS connector screws for a quick installation
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
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  • Simpson ECC78 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC78

    Simpson ECC78 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.
    Made to Order
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    147.40
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ3-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCOQ3-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 3x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Ships Dec 12 when you order now
    110.97
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  • Simpson CCQ68SDS25HDG Column Cap wSDS Screws Hot Dip Galvanized image 1 of 2
    SKU: CCQ68SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson CCQ68SDS2.5HDG 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 6x beams and 8x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
    Made to Order
    Ships in 21-28 business days.
    186.89
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  • Simpson ECCQ44SDS25HDG End Column Cap wSDS Screws Hot Dip Galvanized
    SKU: ECCQ44-SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson ECCQ44-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 4x posts/columns.
    Made to Order
    Ships in 21-28 business days.
    150.28
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  • Simpson ECCLL666 6x6x6 L Shaped End Column Cap - Left
    SKU: ECCLL666HDG

    Simpson ECCLL666HDG End Column Cap Left Direction - Hot Dip Galvanized

    • 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.
    Made to Order
    Ships in 21-28 business days.
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  • Simpson ECCLQ4X-SDS L-Shape End Column Cap for 4X Beam
    SKU: ECCLQ4X-SDS

    Simpson ECCLQ4X-SDS L-Shape End Column Cap for 4X Beam W/SDS Screws, Custom Non-Returnable

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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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