{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-l-shape-end-column-cap-for-4x-beams-6x-post-w-sds-screws-skewed-right-ecclrq464sds","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie L-Shape End Column Cap for 4x Beams, 6x Post w\/ SDS Screws, Skewed Right (ECCLRQ464SDS)","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\u003eBuilt for Uplift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe screw pattern is configured to deliver high uplift design values, which matters when you need a wood-to-wood beam-to-post connection that holds under real structural load.\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\u003eWelded Steel Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eCertified welds and 7-gauge steel give this connector the rigidity you want in a column cap, especially where two beams meet in an L-shaped end condition.\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\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast SDS Install\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLRQ464SDS end column cap installs with included Strong-Drive SDS connector screws, so you get faster install and a lower-profile connection than a bolted setup.\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 ECCLRQ464SDS end column cap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a right-oriented L-shape end column cap for connecting a 4x main beam and 4x side beam to a 6x post in wood construction. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecolumn cap connector\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewood-to-wood beam-to-post fastening in end-of-beam applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eECCLRQ464SDS\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are framing an L-shaped beam intersection on top of a post and want a cleaner, faster alternative to field-built hardware solutions, this connector is made for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this model matter is how it handles a tricky connection point. End-of-beam layouts where two beams intersect in an L formation can be awkward to tie together with generic brackets or improvised fastening. The ECCLQ series is purpose-built for that condition. On this specific model, the right-side orientation is already set, so you are not guessing at fitment. Simpson also calls out that the screws are configured to provide high uplift design values, which is one of the main reasons to use a dedicated structural connector here instead of trying to piece together a connection in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward because the connector is designed around \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws\u003c\/strong\u003e, and those screws are included. That saves time compared to a through-bolted connection and gives you a lower-profile finished assembly. Simpson specifically notes that lag screws will not achieve the same load, so this is one of those products where the fastener choice is part of the engineering, not an afterthought. The round holes are the required fastening points, and the diamond holes are there to help with temporary positioning before you fully secure the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFrom a build standpoint, this connector uses \u003cstrong\u003e7-gauge steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for this size range and comes with \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie gray paint\u003c\/strong\u003e. The steel thickness is important because this is not a light-duty trim connector. It is a structural framing bracket meant to manage beam and post loads at a critical joint. Certified welds add confidence that the cap is assembled consistently and built to carry the loads it was designed for. That is the kind of detail pros care about when the connection is doing real structural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn practical jobsite terms, the shape and preformed geometry take a lot of layout guesswork out of the install. The cap is made for nominal member sizes of a \u003cstrong\u003e4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam\u003c\/strong\u003e. Actual listed dimensions are about \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 in. deep\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e7.967 in. wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e15.67 in. high\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a listed weight of \u003cstrong\u003e14.22 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e. That gives you a sense of what you are handling on site: this is substantial hardware, not a light plate connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe ECCLRQ464SDS is a good fit for deck framing, pavilion builds, pergolas, timber-style connections, and other structural wood framing where beams bear on top of a post and one beam returns off the side in an L configuration. It is also useful in retrofit or repair work where you need a defined engineered connector instead of a custom field-fabricated approach. If your layout needs the opposite hand, Simpson offers a left-oriented version, but this SKU is specifically the \u003cstrong\u003eright-skewed\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBottom line: this is for builders, remodelers, deck crews, and serious DIY users who need a structural beam-to-post connector that is purpose-made for an L-shaped end condition. If your project calls for wood-to-wood fastening with tested hardware, included SDS screws, and known fitment for 4x beams on a 6x post, this Simpson Strong-Tie column cap is the right kind of solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSolve an Awkward Beam Intersection\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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497944879398_b33f47a6bdbb.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLRQ464SDS end column cap shown in an installed beam-to-post L-shaped wood framing connection with one main beam and one side beam over a post\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis connector is built for one specific structural problem: tying two wood beams into the top of a post when the framing turns in an L. That purpose-built shape is the whole advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for end-of-beam applications where two beams intersect in an L formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFits nominal 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam layout in right orientation\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\u003eFaster Structural Fastening\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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497944879398_08db8553950a.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLRQ464SDS end column cap product view showing steel body, welded corner, and screw hole layout for wood beam and post fastening\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe included SDS connector screws are a big part of why this hardware is appealing on site. You get a structural connection without moving into a bulkier through-bolt setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eInstalls with 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSimpson notes lag screws will not achieve the same load\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\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Like Real Structural 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:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497944879398_f8d18a6fefbc.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie ECCLRQ464SDS end column cap engineering illustration showing overall dimensions, beam widths, post width, and connector geometry for framing layout\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is not thin commodity bracket stock. The gauge, weld quality, and fixed geometry are what make it a reliable choice when the connection matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMade from 7-gauge steel for this size range\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCertified welds and gray painted finish for structural framing use\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 ECCLRQ464SDS end column cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStrong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in.\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\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eEnd column cap, right orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterials Connected\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWood to wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNominal Member Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4x main beam, 6x post, 4x side beam\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 gauge\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\u003eActual Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e8.5 in. D x 7.967 in. W x 15.67 in. H\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e14.22 lb\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\u003eFraming Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for a nominal 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam in a right-side L-shaped end condition.\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\u003eRequired Fastener System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eUses 1\/4 in. x 2-1\/2 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. Simpson states 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\"\u003eDeck Framing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePergolas\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePavilions\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOutdoor Structures\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\"\u003eSerious DIY \/ 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\"\u003eUse the diamond holes to hold alignment while you position the beams and post, then finish with the required SDS screws in all round holes. On this connector, the fastener schedule is part of the strength, so do not swap in lag screws.\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          Limited lifetime warranty.\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\" open\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 ECCLRQ464SDS End Column Cap for Clean L-Frame Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf your framing turns on top of a post and you need a real engineered answer, this connector does the job without the mess of trying to improvise it in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and deck crews handling 4x beam to 6x post connections where a side beam meets the main beam in a right-hand L layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is purpose-built for this exact connection, uses included SDS screws, and backs that up with certified welds and 7-gauge steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the right-oriented version only, and Simpson is clear that the specified SDS screws are part of 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 framing sizes is this connector made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for nominal 4x main beam, 6x post, and 4x side beam applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a left- or right-oriented cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e This SKU is the right-oriented version. Simpson notes that the left-oriented version is ordered as ECCLLQ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use lag screws instead of SDS connector screws?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Simpson specifically states that lag screws will not achieve the same load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of connection is it made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a wood-to-wood end column cap used where two beams intersect in an L formation on top of a post.\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":52999302283558,"sku":"ECCLRQ464SDS","price":341.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ECCLRQ464SDS_00707392394600_Product_Photo_01_d021f30b-d907-465a-b4ae-7eb3fcfb1763.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-l-shape-end-column-cap-for-4x-beams-6x-post-w-sds-screws-skewed-right-ecclrq464sds","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}