Fixings & Metalwork

A post support fitting for installing timber posts. The post sits on the socket out of ground contact, which prevents the timber from rotting due to moisture from the ground. It is suitable for structurally supported timber posts that need to last a long time e.g. for a basic timber porch or lean-to. Not recommended for free standing posts e.g. fence posts.

Installation: drill an 18mm diameter hole in the end of the timber post for the Ground Socket to fit into, the hole needs to be at least 155mm deep for the post to sit firmly over the metal dowel down to the square support plate. The bottom of the ground socket is designed to be concreted into the ground, the cross bar ensures a secure fixing within the concrete.

- Welded construction, galvanised steel
- Total length - 600mm
- Fixing Dowel - 18mm diameter x 150mm
- Square support plate 100 x 100mm x 10mm
- Concrete-in section below support plate - 18mm diameter x 450mm
- Concrete-in 'cross bar' - 9mm diameter x 110mm across full width

The Simpson Strong-Tie ABR90 (previously E2/2.5/7090) is a heavy-duty reinforced angle bracket (reinforced in corner) for many applications. Galvanised for corrosion resistance.

Measurements (Ref. image 2):
A: 90mm
B: 90mm
C: 65mm
Thickness: 2.5mm
Fixing Holes: 11.5mm (x2) + 5.0mm (x20)

The Simpson Strong-Tie EA554, is a light yet sturdy Reinforced Angle Bracket (reinforced in corner). A metal bracket for strengthening corners and connecting a wide range items. Galvanised for corrosion resistance.

Thickness: 2.0mm
Width: 40mm
Length: 53mm x 53mm
Fixing Holes: 11.0mm (x2) + 5.0mm (x8)

Mild steel threaded bar / studding.

- M10 (metric 10mm) thread diameter
- 1.0m length
- Mild steel grade 4.6
- Bright Zinc Plated finish (BZP)
- Nuts & washers sold separately

High tensile threaded bar / studding.

- M10 (metric 10mm) thread diameter
- 1.0m length
- High tensile steel grade 8.8
- Bright Zinc Plated finish (BZP)
- Nuts & washers sold separately

* This is a special order item, typically available within 1-2 working days