{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-post-base-for-8x8-apvb88","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection ZMAX, Black Powder-Coated Post Base for 8x8 (APVB88)","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\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for 8x8 Posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie APVB88 adjustable post base is sized for nominal 8 x 8 posts and secures a post or column to concrete for pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported outdoor structures.\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\/anti-vibration.svg\" alt=\"anti-vibration\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Inch Standoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe built-in 1 inch standoff lifts the post off the concrete so the end grain is less likely to sit in moisture. That matters outdoors where trapped water can shorten post life.\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 plus a black powder coat gives this post base added corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood use, while matching the Outdoor Accents Avant hardware look.\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 Simpson Strong-Tie APVB88 adjustable post base is a decorative steel post base for securing a nominal 8 x 8 wood post or column to concrete. This is a post base designed for anchoring top-supported outdoor posts in pergolas, patio covers, and similar structures. Model Number: APVB88. If you want the clean black Outdoor Accents look but still need a connector that addresses real structural demands, this is the one in the Avant Collection built for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the APVB88 matter is that it is not just there to dress up the bottom of a post. It is designed to meet stringent building codes for seismic or high-wind events, and it is slotted for adjustability so you have some room to line things up during installation. That adjustability helps when concrete is not perfect, which is common in the real world. The fastener holes are also slightly offset to help reduce screw interference, so installation is less cramped and cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 1 inch standoff is one of the most important details here. Keeping the bottom of the post off the slab helps prevent rot at the post end by reducing direct moisture contact. On an outdoor build, that is not a small feature. It is the kind of detail that protects the structure over time, especially on exposed patio covers and pergolas where water and splash-back are part of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFrom a build standpoint, the APVB88 uses a 14-gauge steel base with 12-gauge straps. For the 8 x 8 version, the listed dimensions are 7-1\/2 inches wide, 7 inches long, and 9-7\/8 inches high. That gives you the scale needed for larger posts while keeping the connector profile in line with the Outdoor Accents Avant style. The black powder-coated finish over ZMAX galvanization gives it the decorative look people want on visible outdoor structures, but the finish is doing real work too by adding corrosion resistance for exterior and treated lumber applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis post base is part of Simpson Strong-Tie's Outdoor Accents system, so it fits into a broader family of matching hardware instead of looking like an industrial afterthought at the bottom of a finished project. Outdoor Accents side plates are available if you want to build out the look further, and Simpson also calls out compatible Outdoor Accents structural screws and STN22 hex-head washers for installation. For concrete anchorage, Simpson references Titen HD and SET-3G anchoring solutions in its load table notes, so there is a clear path if you are building to spec instead of piecing it together blindly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eJust as important, Simpson is clear about where this style of connector belongs. The APVB88 is intended for top-supported structures. It is a smart choice for pergolas, patio covers, and similar outdoor framing where the upper framing braces the posts. It is not recommended for installations that lack top support, such as fences or unbraced carports, because column bases like this do not provide enough resistance to keep members from rotating at the base on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Contractors and serious DIY builders putting up a visible outdoor structure where appearance and connector performance both matter. If you are using nominal 8 x 8 posts and want a black post base that looks finished without giving up practical jobsite adjustability, moisture separation, and code-focused design, the Simpson Strong-Tie APVB88 adjustable post base is a solid pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFits Outdoor Builds That Stay Visible\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 APVB88 adjustable post base used in an Outdoor Accents patio cover and pergola style outdoor structure on a residential project\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector that makes sense when the post base is out in the open and part of the finished look. It is built for structural anchoring to concrete, but it also matches exposed outdoor framing where standard galvanized hardware can look out of place.\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 pairs with the Outdoor Accents Avant hardware style\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\u003e8 x 8\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\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\u003e7 1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eLength (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e9 7\/8\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      \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\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Accents System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003ePart of the Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection.\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\u003eSide Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eOutdoor Accents side plates are available for this base. Simpson references APVBDSP.\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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eWood Fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSimpson specifies Outdoor Accents structural wood screws with STN22 hex-head washers for installation.\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\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eConcrete Anchorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eLoad table notes reference Titen HD mechanical anchors and SET-3G adhesive anchoring solutions for concrete anchorage design.\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\"\u003eTop-Supported Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOutdoor Living Projects\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\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 slot adjustability to your advantage when setting multiple posts on a slab, but keep this base for top-supported builds only. Simpson specifically notes these column bases are not recommended where the post lacks top support, like fences or unbraced carports.\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 APVB88 Adjustable Post Base That Looks Finished and Does Real Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie APVB88 is the kind of post base you buy when you do not want to choose between structural hardware and a clean finished look at the bottom of an 8 x 8 post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builders putting up pergolas, patio covers, and other top-supported outdoor structures with nominal 8 x 8 posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e You get adjustability, a 1 inch standoff to help manage moisture, code-focused design for seismic or high-wind conditions, and a black Outdoor Accents finish that belongs on exposed framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasteners are sold separately on the standard APVB88 listing, and this is not the right choice for freestanding posts that do not have top support.\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 is the APVB88 made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is sized for a nominal 8 x 8 post.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this post base adjustable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson lists the APVB series as slotted for adjustability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used outdoors with treated lumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Simpson specifies 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 prevent rot at the post end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good choice for freestanding fence posts?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Simpson states these column bases are not recommended for installations lacking top support.\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":52999303921958,"sku":"APVB88","price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/APVB88_00707392008170_Product_Photo_01_b6cdf090-a2e2-4cfc-9e59-708356068ba0.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-outdoor-accents-avant-collection-zmax-black-powder-coated-post-base-for-8x8-apvb88","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}