{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-column-cap-for-triple-2x-beam-6x-post-with-strong-drive-sds-screws-ccq4-62-5-50sds","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Column Cap for Triple-2x Beam, 6x Post with Strong-Drive SDS Screws (CCQ4.62-5.50SDS)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Uplift Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBuilt for demanding beam-to-post connections, this column cap has increased uplift capacity for wind and earthquake loading. That matters when the connection needs to resist pull-apart forces, not just carry weight straight down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSDS Screw Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ4.62-5.50SDS CCQ Column Cap installs with included Strong-Drive SDS connector screws instead of standard through-bolts. You get a lower-profile connection and faster installation with less hardware sticking out.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Bearing Seat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe extended seat adds bearing surface beyond each side of the post so beam loads are spread more effectively. In plain terms, it helps support the connection where the load is actually being transferred.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie CCQ4.62-5.50SDS CCQ Column Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a steel wood-to-wood connector for tying a triple 2x beam to a 6x post. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecolumn cap\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003estrong beam-to-post connections in wood construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eCCQ4.62-5.50SDS\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are building a structural post-and-beam connection and want a cleaner, lower-profile install than standard through-bolts, this is the hardware meant for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat sets this CCQ column cap apart is the way it combines load path strength with faster installation. It uses 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, and those screws are included with the connector. Compared with bolt-based connections, the SDS screw approach gives you a lower profile and cuts down on the extra hardware sticking past the post or beam faces. On a real build, that means less fuss during fit-up and a cleaner finished connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe seat is the part that matters here. Simpson designed the CCQ with an extended bearing seat that projects beyond each side of the post, giving the beam more supported surface area. That helps distribute the beam load into the post instead of concentrating it at a smaller contact point. For this specific model, the connector fits a 4-1\/2 inch beam width and a 6x post application, making it a good match for triple 2x beam assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor structural performance, this model carries published allowable loads of \u003cstrong\u003e6,785 lb uplift\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e30,940 lb download\u003c\/strong\u003e for DF\/SP conditions from the provided load table. Those are the numbers buyers actually care about because they tell you this is not just a decorative bracket. It is a load-rated structural connector built for real framing demands, especially where uplift resistance matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial and construction are straightforward and jobsite-focused. The CCQ4.62-5.50SDS is made from \u003cstrong\u003e7-gauge steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished in \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie gray paint\u003c\/strong\u003e. Certified welds add confidence where the straps and seat come together, and the diamond holes allow temporary fastening during setup. That makes layout and positioning easier before the full screw pattern is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInstallation is specific. Simpson states this connector should be fastened with the provided 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, and that lag screws will not achieve the same load. That is worth paying attention to. If you buy this connector for its published capacity, you want to install it with the hardware it was engineered around. For this model, the load table lists \u003cstrong\u003e16 screws total\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn practical use, this Simpson Strong-Tie column cap makes sense for decks, pavilions, covered outdoor structures, timber-style framing details, and other post-supported wood framing where you need a strong, code-minded beam connection. It is especially useful for builders who want structural capacity without the bulk and projection of traditional through-bolt hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you are a contractor, framer, deck builder, or serious DIYer working on a structural wood connection, this is the kind of connector you buy when the connection itself matters as much as the lumber. It is not general-purpose hardware. It is a purpose-built structural column cap for beam fastening and load transfer in wood construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Real Beam Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/quq1x6tqca\/jpeg\/C_CCQ3-6SDS25_InstIll_Ill_Instld_ColumnCap_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ4.62-5.50SDS CCQ Column Cap installation illustration showing a wood beam fastened to a wood post in structural framing\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis connector is made to do more than just wrap the joint. The extended seat supports the beam while the side straps tie the assembly together, so the load is transferred into the post in a more controlled way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood beam and post connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eExtended seat increases bearing area beyond each side of the post\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLower Profile, Faster Hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/nsaw3yekkq\/jpeg\/C_CCQ44SDS25_ProdPho_RI_Prod_ColumnCap_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"CCQ style steel column cap showing side straps, seat, and fastener holes for wood beam-to-post fastening on a clean background\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe SDS screw design is one of the big reasons to choose this style of connector. You get structural fastening with less projection than standard bolts, which helps when space, finish appearance, or install speed matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUses 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS connector screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDiamond holes help with temporary fastening during positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1) Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ4.62-5.50SDS CCQ Column Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(16) 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColumn Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood-to-Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 ga\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeam Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePost Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6x nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength (L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth (W1)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-5\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth (W2)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAllowable Uplift Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,785 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAllowable Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30,940 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie gray paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScrews Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Connected\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for wood-to-wood connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBeam and Post Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSized for a 4-1\/2 in. beam width and a 6x nominal post.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFastener System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eInstall with 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. Simpson notes lag screws will not achieve the same load.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOutdoor Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePost-and-Beam Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Wood Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf you are choosing between a bolt-style cap and this SDS version, remember the published performance depends on using the specified SDS connector screws. On retrofit or appearance-sensitive work, the lower-profile screw installation is usually the cleaner choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Simpson Strong-Tie CCQ4.62-5.50SDS CCQ Column Cap Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of hardware you buy when the connection is doing real structural work and you do not want to mess around with a generic bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders, framers, and serious DIYers putting a triple 2x beam on a 6x post in a structural wood framing application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extended seat, rated uplift capacity, certified welds, and SDS screw installation make it more purpose-built than a basic cap or improvised bracket setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specific-fit structural connector, not a universal bracket. Match the beam and post sizing correctly, and use the specified SDS screws if you want the rated performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this connector used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a wood-to-wood column cap for connecting a beam to a post in structural framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat beam size does this model fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is sized for a 4-1\/2 inch beam width, commonly described as a triple 2x beam application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat post size is it designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is intended for a 6x nominal post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre the installation screws included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The product data states it installs with 1\/4 inch x 2-1\/2 inch Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, and they are provided with the column cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999303233830,"sku":"CCQ4.62-5.50SDS","price":185.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/CCQ4.62-5.50SDS_00707392658702_Product_Photo_01_527020d7-625b-4fae-8edb-ab741bad4880.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-column-cap-for-triple-2x-beam-6x-post-with-strong-drive-sds-screws-ccq4-62-5-50sds","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}