{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-non-standoff-post-base-for-6x6-pb66","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Galvanized Non-Standoff Post Base for 6x6 (PB66)","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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast-In Place Hold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis post base embeds in wet concrete and installs flush with the slab or pier surface, giving you a clean wood-to-concrete connection for new deck and patio cover posts.\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\/strength.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe embossed seat adds strength, while stress-relief holes under the base help resist tearing under load. That matters when the connector is carrying real structural work, not just decoration.\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\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for 6x6 Posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie PB66 non-standoff post base is sized for nominal 6x6 posts and can be installed with either 0.162 x 3-1\/2 inch nails or 1\/2 inch bolts on the PB66 model.\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\"\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 PB66 Non-Standoff Post Base\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cast-in-place post base for connecting a nominal 6x6 wood post to concrete in decks, patio covers, and other top-supported structures. This is a \u003cstrong\u003epost base\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003efastening wood to concrete or masonry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003ePB66\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are pouring concrete and want the post connection built into the pour instead of added later, this is the style you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the PB66 matter is that it is meant to be embedded in wet concrete after the pour and finished flush with the concrete surface. That gives you a direct, purpose-built connection point for the post without needing a separate standoff bracket anchored later. For new construction where the concrete work and framing are being planned together, that can simplify the sequence and give you a cleaner finished look at the base of the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe connector is made from 12-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish. In practical terms, that means you are getting a structural steel connector with standard corrosion protection for typical applications. The embossed seat is there for a reason: it increases strength in the base area where loads are concentrated. Simpson also adds stress-relief holes under the base to help resist tearing during loading, which is one of those details you do not always notice until you compare connector designs side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor sizing, the PB66 is built for a nominal 6x6 post and uses a 5-1\/2 inch width and 5-1\/4 inch length. That fit matters because a sloppy post base fit can create extra movement during layout and fastening. This one is designed around the post size it is meant to carry, so you are not forcing a near-fit connector into structural work where alignment counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eInstallation flexibility is another practical advantage of the PB66. Simpson specifies that this model can be installed with either 0.162 inch x 3-1\/2 inch nails or 1\/2 inch bolts. That gives you options depending on the job, the inspection requirements, and the hardware plan. The installation notes also call for a 2 inch minimum side cover to achieve full load, which is an important detail when you are laying out piers or edge distances before the pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThere is one limitation worth stating clearly because it affects application choice. Post bases in this series do not provide adequate resistance to keep members from rotating about the base, so they are not recommended for non-top-supported installations such as fences or unbraced carports. In other words, this is the right connector when the structure above ties everything together. It is not the right fix when the post has to resist rotation on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe PB series is aimed at builders, deck crews, general contractors, and serious DIY users working on properly supported exterior structures. If you are setting 6x6 posts for a deck, patio cover, or similar framed assembly and want a cast-in-place wood-to-concrete post connection from a trusted structural hardware brand, the PB66 is a straightforward, job-proven option.\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 Into the Pour\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\/7xmmvr5yeg\/jpeg\/C_PB44_InstPho_Pho_Instld_PostBase_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie PB66 Non-Standoff Post Base shown in installed use supporting a wood post at a concrete slab surface on a deck or patio structure\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIf you are planning the post connection before the concrete cures, this style makes sense. The base is embedded into wet concrete and finishes flush with the surface, so the post lands where you planned it instead of relying on a later retrofit anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood-to-concrete or masonry applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eUsed for decks, patio covers, and other top-supported structures\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\u003eStrength Where the Load Hits\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\/nlym5d9n6d\/jpeg\/C_PB66_ProdIll_Ill_Prod_PostBase_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie PB66 Non-Standoff Post Base product illustration showing the 6x6 cast-in-place steel connector used for deck and patio post anchoring in concrete\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe PB66 is not just bent steel with holes in it. Simpson adds an embossed seat for greater strength and stress-relief holes under the base to resist tearing during loading. Those details are there to help the connector handle structural demands more reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e12-gauge steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eEmbossed seat and stress-relief holes are built into the design\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-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLayout Matters at the Concrete Stage\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\/gc1vsrxf3e\/jpeg\/C_PB44_InstIll_Ill_Instld_PostBase_CY.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"PB series non-standoff post base installation diagram showing concrete embedment and 2 inch minimum side cover for wood post support in a concrete pier\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is one of those connectors where concrete layout affects final performance. Simpson calls for a 2 inch minimum side cover to obtain the full load, so your pier size and placement need to be right before the pour is locked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e2 inch minimum side cover required for full load\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePB66 can be installed with nails or 1\/2 inch bolts\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-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\u003eNominal Post Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6 x 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWood to Concrete \/ Masonry\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12-gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZinc Galvanized, G90\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFastener Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails or 1\/2 in. bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\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\"\u003eDeck Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePatio Covers\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTop-Supported Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\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\"\u003eOn the PB66, make sure your pier layout gives you the full 2 inch minimum side cover before the concrete sets. This is also not the connector to use when the post has to stand on its own without top support, because the base is not designed to stop rotation by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Warranty: None listed.\n        \u003c\/div\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\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie PB66 Non-Standoff Post Base for Planned Concrete Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are pouring new concrete for 6x6 posts, this is the kind of connector that keeps the job clean and straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and homeowners setting 6x6 posts for decks, patio covers, and similar framed structures that are supported at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a simple cast-in-place design with the right structural details, including an embossed seat for added strength and stress-relief holes to resist tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PB66 installs flush and works well when planned into the pour, but it is not meant for free-standing applications where post rotation has to be resisted at the base.\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 size post is the PB66 made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is sized for a nominal 6 x 6 wood post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this post base be used in existing cured concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The PB66 is designed to embed in wet concrete after the pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners does the PB66 use at the post?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simpson lists either 0.162 inch x 3-1\/2 inch nails or 1\/2 inch bolts for the PB66.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for a fence or other unsupported post?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not recommended for non-top-supported installations because the base does not provide adequate resistance to prevent rotation about the base.\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":52999303627046,"sku":"PB66","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/PB66_00044315785405_Main_Image_7f364770-20e0-4597-b724-64a6aba9e850.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-galvanized-non-standoff-post-base-for-6x6-pb66","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}