Winter Weather Is Coming: Strengthen Your Build with Simpson Strong-Tie
As winter approaches, changing temperatures, rain, wind, and unpredictable weather can put added demands on outdoor structures. While the right materials matter throughout the building process, the connections holding everything together deserve just as much attention.
For projects using wood columns and beams, Simpson Strong-Tie column caps provide an important connection point between these structural components. One option available from Framing Fasteners is the Simpson ECCLL666 End Column Cap, designed for end-of-beam applications where two beams meet in an “L” formation on top of a column.
Strength Where Your Structure Needs It
The Simpson ECCLL666 is made from heavy-gauge steel and is designed to provide a strong column-to-beam connection. Its extended seat provides additional bearing area to help distribute the load from the beam and support the connection. The ECCLL666 is intended for 6x posts or columns and 6x beams, with other sizes and configurations also available.
When you're preparing a project for the season ahead, choosing the right connection hardware is one more way to make sure the structural details are built with the project in mind.
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See Simpson Strong-Tie in Action
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Don't Overlook the Connections
When you look at a completed structure, the major components are easy to see—the posts, beams, decking, and roof. But the connections between those components are just as important to the overall assembly.
Simpson Strong-Tie offers a variety of column caps, post bases, joist hangers, straps, and other connectors for wood construction. Framing Fasteners carries a selection of these products to help you find the right connection for your next project.
Build for the Season Ahead
Winter weather is coming, and now is a good time to take a closer look at the structural connections in your next project. Whether you're building a new structure or preparing for the months ahead, having the right hardware on hand can help you approach each connection with confidence.
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