{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-post-base-for-6x6-rough-apvb66r","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX, Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 6x6 Rough (APVB66R)","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 Rough 6x6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Simpson Strong-Tie post base is sized for a 6x6 rough post, so you get the fit you need for heavier outdoor timber work without shimming around a standard base.\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\/overload-protection.svg\" alt=\"overload-protection\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode-Focused Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eDesigned to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events. That matters when the post base is doing real structural work, not just dressing up the bottom of a column.\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\u003eExterior-Ready Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eZMAX galvanization under a black powder coat gives this base extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood use, while the 1 inch standoff helps keep the post end off wet concrete.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie APVB66R Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX, Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 6x6 Rough\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative structural post base made to secure a rough 6x6 wood post or column to concrete in top-supported outdoor builds. This is a post base designed for anchoring rough-sawn 6x6 posts to concrete in pergolas, patio covers, and similar outdoor framing. Model Number: APVB66R.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe big reason this base matters is simple: it handles structural duty while still looking clean enough for exposed work. Simpson Strong-Tie designed the APVB series to meet stringent building-code demands for seismic or high-wind events, so this is not just a cosmetic wrap around the bottom of a post. If you are building something people will actually see, but you still need real connector performance, this one makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor this APVB66R version, the fit is set up for a \u003cstrong\u003e6x6 rough\u003c\/strong\u003e post. The listed dimensions for this model are approximately 6 inches wide, 5 inches deep, and 6 9\/16 inches high, with 12-gauge steel construction. In practical terms, that gives you a heavier-duty post base with enough material thickness to feel like a real structural connector instead of light decorative hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOne of the better jobsite details here is the slotted design for adjustability. That gives you some room to fine-tune placement during installation instead of fighting a fixed connector when layout, anchor placement, or post alignment is slightly off. Simpson Strong-Tie also offsets the fastener holes slightly to help prevent fastener interference, which is the kind of small detail that saves aggravation when you are driving structural screws into a tight connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 1 inch standoff is another feature that matters more than it sounds like. Keeping the post end up off the concrete helps reduce moisture exposure at the bottom of the post, which helps limit rot over time. On outdoor work like pergolas and patio covers, that gap is not just a nice touch. It is one of the things that helps the finished build last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMaterial and finish are a strong part of the value here. The base is steel with ZMAX galvanization and a black powder coat for extra corrosion resistance in exterior and treated-wood applications. You get the darker decorative look the Outdoor Accents line is known for, but there is still real protection under it for outdoor service. That makes this a good fit when the hardware is going to stay visible instead of being buried behind trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOn compatibility, this wood-to-concrete retrofit base is meant to be installed with Outdoor Accents structural screws and STN22 hex-head washers, both sold separately. Outdoor Accents side plates are also available if you want a more finished built-up look around the post base. That makes the APVB66R part of a broader decorative hardware system instead of a one-off connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Contractors and serious DIYers building exposed outdoor structures from rough lumber. If you are putting up a pergola, patio cover, or another top-supported structure and do not want to hide the post hardware, this base is a solid choice. It is especially appealing when you want the cleaner black Outdoor Accents look but still need a connector built around actual structural demands.\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 Exposed Outdoor Posts\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 APVB66R post base used in an outdoor pergola and patio cover structure with exposed wood posts anchored to concrete\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis connector is built for projects where the base is going to stay visible. Instead of hiding hardware at the bottom of the post, you can use a structural post base that fits the look of a finished outdoor build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported outdoor structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBlack powder-coated finish gives the connection a cleaner finished look\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 Keep the Post Off Wet Concrete\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=\"installed black decorative post base and side plate hardware at the bottom of an outdoor wood post on a concrete slab\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 1 inch standoff is one of the most useful features on this base. It lifts the end of the post above the concrete surface, which helps reduce moisture contact where rot usually starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e1 inch standoff helps protect the post end from standing moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGood fit for outdoor framing with treated lumber and exposed bases\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 with Some Install Flex\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\/krix5lzhcz\/jpeg\/C_APVB66_ProdPho_RI_Prod_OutdoorAccentsAvant-AdjustablePostBase_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie APVB66R style black powder-coated post base shown as a steel connector for securing a 6x6 rough wood post to concrete\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is not light decorative sheet metal. The APVB66R uses 12-gauge steel and a slotted, adjustable design that makes layout a little easier when you are setting posts over concrete anchors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e12-gauge steel construction for a stronger wood-to-concrete connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSlotted for adjustability during installation\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 APVB66R post base\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStructural screws and STN22 hex-head washers are sold separately.\u003c\/p\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\u003ePost Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eNominal Post Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6x6 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\u003eGauge\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\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDepth (in)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight (in)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6 9\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight (lbs)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eZMAX galvanization with black powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eStandoff\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eYes\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-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-concrete retrofit applications.\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\u003eFasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eInstall with Outdoor Accents structural screws (SDWSDBB) 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          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/toolbox.svg\" alt=\"toolbox\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eAccessory System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eOutdoor Accents side plates are available for this post base system. See APVBDSP.\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\"\u003eTop-Supported Framing\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\"\u003eOrder your screws and STN22 washers at the same time as the base. This APVB66R is sold as the connector only, and on exposed Outdoor Accents work the matching hardware is part of both the strength and the finished look.\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 APVB66R post base for outdoor builds that need to look finished\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf you are building with rough 6x6 posts and do not want the base connection to look like an afterthought, this is the kind of hardware worth paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders, deck and patio contractors, and capable DIYers putting up pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported outdoor structures with exposed posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get real structural intent, a 1 inch standoff to help with moisture management, adjustable installation slots, and the black Outdoor Accents look in one part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a bare connector. Plan on buying the correct Outdoor Accents screws and STN22 washers separately, and remember these bases are not recommended for installations without top support, 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 post size does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This APVB66R model is made for a 6x6 rough post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is built for exterior use with ZMAX galvanization and a black powder coat for added corrosion resistance in exterior and treated-wood applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the base have any adjustability during installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The base is slotted for adjustability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good choice for free-standing or unbraced installations?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Simpson Strong-Tie notes that these column bases are not recommended for installations that lack top support, such as fences or unbraced carports.\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":52999304610086,"sku":"APVB66R","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/APVB66R_00707392008095_Product_Photo_01_39b76158-f503-4d1f-8862-db7da0a20d2e.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-post-base-for-6x6-rough-apvb66r","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}