• 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

  • ECCO End Column Cap Legs Omitted - ECCO4/6 shown
    SKU: ECCO5 1/4

    Simpson ECCO5 1/4 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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  • Simpson ECC96 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC96

    Simpson ECC96 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 9x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECC74 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC74

    Simpson ECC74 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 ECC44HDG End Column Cap Hot Dip Galvanized image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC44HDG

    Simpson ECC44HDG 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 4x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ4-SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson CCOQ4-SDS2.5HDG Column Cap Only Quick-Install 7 Gauge - Hot Dip 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 4x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson CCQ5-6SDS2.5ROT Column Cap w/SDS Screws (90 Deg. Rotated Straps) - Gray Paint
    SKU: CCQ5-6SDS2.5ROT

    Simpson CCQ5-6SDS2.5ROT 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 5x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLLQ464HDG

    Simpson ECCLLQ464HDG 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 4x, 6x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCQ98SDS2.5ROT End Column Cap w/SDS Screws (90 Deg. Rotated Straps) - Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ98SDS2.5ROT

    Simpson ECCQ98SDS2.5ROT 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 8-3/4x beams and 8x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCQ96SDS25ROT End Column Cap wSDS Screws (90 Deg Rotated Straps) Gray Paint
    SKU: ECCQ96SDS2.5ROT

    Simpson ECCQ96SDS2.5ROT 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 8-3/4x beams and 6x posts/columns.
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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLRQ464HDG

    Simpson ECCLRQ464HDG 4x6x4 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, 6x beams and 4x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS connector screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson ECCLL666 6x6x6 L Shaped End Column Cap - Left
    SKU: ECCLL444TC

    Simpson ECCLL444TC Tall Corner 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.
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  • ECCO End Column Cap Legs Omitted - ECCO4/6 shown
    SKU: ECCO7 1/8

    Simpson ECCO7 1/8 End Column Cap Legs Omitted, 3 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 7-1/8x beams.
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  • ECCO End Column Cap Legs Omitted - ECCO6 shown
    SKU: ECCO3 1/4

    Simpson ECCO3 1/4 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 3-1/4x beams.
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  • Simpson ECC462362 End Column Cap Gray Paint image 1 of 2
    SKU: ECC4.62-3.62

    Simpson ECC4.62-3.62 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 4x posts/columns.
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ9-SDS2.5

    Simpson CCOQ9-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 9x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • CCOQ Column Cap Only, Quick-Install
    SKU: CCOQ6-SDS2.5HDG

    Simpson CCOQ6-SDS2.5HDG Column Cap Only Quick-Install 7 Gauge - Hot Dip 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 6x beams and includes necessary SDS screws for quick installation.
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  • Simpson CCTQ6X-SDS T-Shape Custom Column Cap for 6X Beam
    SKU: CCTQ6X-SDS

    Simpson CCTQ6X-SDS T-Shape Column Cap for 6X Beam W/SDS Screws, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • Simpson CCTQ4X-SDS T-Shape Column Cap
    SKU: CCTQ4X-SDS

    Simpson CCTQ4X-SDS T-Shape Column Cap for 4X Beam W/SDS Screws, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • ECCQ End Column Cap, Quick-Install - ECCQ71-6SDS25 shown
    SKU: ECCQ84SDS2.5

    Simpson ECCQ84SDS2.5 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 4x posts/columns.
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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLLQ444HDG

    Simpson ECCLLQ444HDG 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 4x beams and 4x posts/columns.
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  • Simpson ECCL6X L-Shape End Column Cap for 6X Beam
    SKU: ECCL6X

    Simpson ECCL6X L-Shape End Column Cap for 6X Beam, Custom Non-Returnable

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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLRQ3.25-6SDS

    Simpson ECCLRQ3.25-6SDS 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 3-1/4x beams and 6x posts/columns and includes necessary SDS connector screws for quick installation.
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  • ECCLQ End Column Cap L-Shaped, Quick-Install ECCLQL shown
    SKU: ECCLRQ444HDG

    Simpson ECCLRQ444HDG 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.
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  • Simpson ECCL4X L-Shape Column Cap
    SKU: ECCL4X

    Simpson ECCL4X L-Shape Column Cap for 4X Beam, 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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