{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-post-base-for-10x10-rough-apvb1010r","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX, Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 10x10 Rough (APVB1010R)","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\u003eBuilt for Exterior Posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe black powder-coated and ZMAX-coated steel body is made for outdoor and treated-wood applications, so you get better corrosion resistance where moisture and weather are part of the job.\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\u003eFits 10x10 Rough Posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie APVB1010R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection adjustable post base is sized for 10x10 rough posts, making it a good fit for heavier outdoor timber builds like pergolas and patio covers.\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\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable and Code-Minded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe slotted design gives you some install adjustment, and the base is designed to meet stringent code requirements for seismic or high-wind conditions when properly specified.\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 APVB1010R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection adjustable post base\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative steel post base for anchoring a 10x10 rough wood post to concrete in outdoor structural projects. This is a \u003cstrong\u003epost base designed for securing a 10x10 rough wood post to concrete in top-supported outdoor structures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eAPVB1010R\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are building a pergola, patio cover, or another supported backyard structure and want the connection hardware to look clean instead of purely industrial, this is the kind of base that makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is not just that it holds a post. It is built around real outdoor framing needs. The base is slotted for adjustability, which gives you some room during layout and installation instead of forcing a perfect first shot on anchor placement. The built-in 1 inch standoff lifts the post off the concrete, which helps reduce trapped moisture at the end grain and lowers the chance of rot starting where the post meets the slab or pier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn material and finish, Simpson uses steel with a ZMAX galvanized layer under a black powder coat. That combination matters for exterior work and treated lumber because it adds corrosion resistance beyond a basic painted finish. The black finish also matches the Outdoor Accents hardware look, so the base does not stand out in a bad way on exposed pergola posts and other visible framing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe APVB1010R is sized specifically for a \u003cstrong\u003e10x10 rough post\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the manufacturer table, this version has an overall width of 10 inches, a length of 9 inches, and a height of 9-1\/2 inches. The base uses 14-gauge steel and the straps use 12-gauge steel. That heavier strap construction is important because this is not decorative sheet metal pretending to be structure. It is decorative hardware with structural intent, designed for demanding exterior applications and code-driven conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSimpson also calls out that the fastener holes are slightly offset to help reduce fastener interference. That is one of those small details that saves aggravation when you are driving structural wood screws into a large post connection. The company states this post base is designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events, which is a big reason builders choose engineered connectors over generic fabricated brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn real-world use, this post base is best for \u003cstrong\u003etop-supported structures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Think pergolas, patio covers, and similar outdoor wood construction where the post is braced by the structure above. Simpson specifically notes these column bases are not recommended for installations lacking top support, such as fences or unbraced carports, because they do not provide enough resistance to stop members from rotating at the base. That is an important buying point, and honestly, it is the kind of limitation you want spelled out before you order hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCompatibility is also part of the story. Simpson offers Outdoor Accents side plates for this system, and the manufacturer specifies installation with Outdoor Accents structural wood screws and STN22 hex-head washers, sold separately. That makes this a good choice if you are already building within the Outdoor Accents platform and want a consistent look across the whole project instead of mixing black decorative hardware with standard galvanized framing connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Contractors, deck and pergola builders, remodelers, and serious DIYers who want a cleaner-looking exposed post connection without giving up engineered hardware. If your project uses 10x10 rough posts on concrete and the base will stay visible, the Simpson Strong-Tie APVB1010R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection adjustable post base gives you the combination of structure, exterior durability, and finished appearance that cheap post hardware usually misses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for Visible Outdoor Timber Work\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\/gp8qmoskv9\/jpeg\/C_OA_InstPho_Pho_Instld_OutdoorAccentsAvant-Container-PatioCover_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie APVB1010R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection adjustable post base used in an outdoor pergola and patio cover setting with exposed wood posts on a finished residential project\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis post base is built for projects where the connection stays in sight. Instead of hiding the hardware, the black finish is meant to work with exposed wood framing on pergolas, patio covers, and other outdoor structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eClean black powder-coated finish for decorative exposed connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for top-supported outdoor structures such as pergolas\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\u003eHelps Protect the Post Bottom\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\/mkygcp0xdg\/jpeg\/C_APVB1010DSP-APVB1010_InstPho_RI_Instld_OutdoorAccentsAvant-SidePlate-PostBase_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie APVB1010R adjustable post base installed at the bottom of a large wood post on concrete with black hardware in an outdoor setting\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 1 inch standoff is a practical feature, not filler. Lifting the post off the concrete helps keep water from sitting at the end grain, which is one of the first places outdoor wood starts to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e1 inch standoff helps reduce moisture contact at the post end\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGood fit for long-term outdoor wood-to-concrete connections\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\u003eHeavy Steel Where It Counts\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\/srbsgsom1h\/jpeg\/C_APVB1010_ProdPho_RI_Prod_OutdoorAccentsAvant-AdjustablePostBase_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie APVB1010R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection adjustable post base product view showing the steel base and side straps for 10x10 rough post anchoring\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is not a light-duty trim piece. The base section uses 14-gauge steel and the straps use 12-gauge steel, giving you a connector that is made for structural wood post anchoring, not just appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBase: 14-gauge steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eStraps: 12-gauge steel with offset holes to help reduce fastener interference\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\u003e10 x 10 rough\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\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanized with black powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eBase Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e14 ga\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eStrap Gauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12 ga\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e10 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e9 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e9-1\/2 in.\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          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003ePost Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits 10 x 10 rough wood posts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eInstall with Simpson Outdoor Accents structural wood screws and STN22 hex-head washers. Fasteners are sold separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eAccessory System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eOutdoor Accents side plates are available for this system under model APVBDSP.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eIntended for wood-to-concrete connections in top-supported outdoor structures.\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\"\u003ePergolas\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePatio Covers\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOutdoor Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood to Concrete 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 laying out multiple post bases for a pergola, set your anchors with the slot adjustment in mind instead of dead-centering every base. That small bit of play can save time when you stand posts and start chasing beam alignment.\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\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie APVB1010R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection adjustable post base for clean-looking structural posts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you want your outdoor post connection to look finished without stepping down to flimsy decorative hardware, this is the right kind of base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders and serious DIYers using 10x10 rough posts for pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported outdoor framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get an engineered wood-to-concrete post base with adjustability, a 1 inch standoff, and a black Outdoor Accents finish that actually belongs on exposed work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasteners are sold separately, and this style of base is not the right choice for unsupported applications like fences or unbraced carports.\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 does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model fits a 10 x 10 rough wood post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It uses ZMAX galvanization with a black powder coat for exterior and treated-wood applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it keep the post off the concrete?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It has a 1 inch standoff to help reduce moisture contact at the post end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good choice for fences or freestanding posts without top support?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Simpson states these column bases are not recommended where the installation lacks top support because they do not provide enough resistance to prevent rotation at 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":52999305134374,"sku":"APVB1010R","price":173.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/APVB1010R_00707392008217_Product_Photo_01_79efb07d-c9a0-4985-b061-2f53068458ff.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-post-base-for-10x10-rough-apvb1010r","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}