MPdesign Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Can a 5-1/4" wide beam be supported by a 4x4 with column cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Bearing on wood is 2" in general, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcyr Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Can a 5-1/4" wide beam be supported by a 4x4 with column cap? Depending on the tributary loading of the post and the proper post to beam connector, yes. A picture would help along with more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 It can be done. The Simpson PC64-16 connects a 3-1/2" post to a 5-1/2" beam. W1=5-1/2", W2=3-9/16". Simpson makes some other stuff for this also. Click to Enlarge 14.77 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 As long as the connection is proper it could be fine. But, it would depend on the load as to whether there is enough bearing area, and also whether the 4x4 has enough capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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