Connectors for Masonry, Timber and Steel Construction

PBWS

PBWS Folded postbase

PBWS is single-piece, non-welded post base for connecting timber to concrete. An engineered solution, this connector requires up to 45% less steel than a traditionally designed post base.

Technical Data Sheet

CE Marking

ETA

Service class 3

Outdoor

ZPRO

Product Details

Images

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PBWS post installation using 4 x CSA connector screws.

PBWS post installation using 2 x SSH hex head screws.

PBWS beam installation.

Features

Material

Steel:

S250GD + ZPRO

Corrosion protection:

ZPRO coating - corresponding to a zinc layer of approx. 55 μm

Advantages

Light and easy to handle
No pre-drilling required
Reduced environmental impact due to material reduction
Flexible fastening options

Features

Built to last, the surface of the PBWS is protected using our ZPRO coating for improved resistance to corrosion compared with conventionally coated galvanised steel. This makes the PBWS a good choice for a wide variety of outdoor projects including pergolas, decking, car ports, fencing and sheds.

Optional hole patterns mean it can be fastened to the timber post using either 4 x CSA connector screws or 2 x SSH Hex Head screws, no pre-drilling is required.

Reduced Environmental Impact

PBWS offers the same load-rated capacity as standard post bases, yet due to it's unique folded build, requires up to half as much steel material to produce, making it better for the environment and easier to handle.

Extend the life of outdoor structures

Our innovative ZPRO coating provides additional corrosion resistance for structural steel connections typically used in outdoor settings such as car ports and gardens.

It provides the same protection against the elements as a hot dip galvanised coating (corrosion category C3 EN ISO 12944) however ZPRO has a much neater, shinier finish.

Economical too, ZPRO bridges the gap between standard glavanised steel and the considerably more expensive stainless steel material.

Application

Suitable on

Supporting member: concrete,
Supported member: solid timber, glulam...

Suitable For

Pergolas
Decking
Porches
Car ports

Not Recomended for installations where the top of the post/column is not restrained (eg fence posts)

Technical Data

Dimensions

Product dimensions

References	Product dimensions [mm]							Top part holes		Box Quantity
References	A	B	C	E	F	G	t	Ø5	Ø8,5	Box Quantity
PBWS45Z	45	40	99.5	50	150	22	3	4	2	20
PBWS48Z	48	40	98	50	150	22	3	4	2	20
PBWS70Z	70	40	87	50	150	22	3	4	2	20
PBWS73Z	73	40	85.5	50	150	22	3	4	2	20
PBWS90Z	90	40	77	50	150	22	3	4	2	20
PBWS98Z	98	40	73	50	150	22	3	4	2	20
PBWS100Z	100	40	72	50	150	22	3	4	2	20

Product capacities

References	Product capacities - Timber to Concrete
	Fasteners		Characteristic capacities - Timber C24 [kN]
	On post		R_1,k	R_2,k
	Qty	Type	R_1,k	R_2,k
PBWS45Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5
PBWS48Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5
PBWS70Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5
PBWS73Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5
PBWS90Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5
PBWS98Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5
PBWS100Z	4	CSA5,0x40Z	20.2	2.5

*Minimum concrete strengt C12/15

Product capacities - Ø8 Connector screw

References	Product capacities - Timber to Concrete - Ø8 Connector screw
	Fasteners		Characteristic capacities - Timber C24 [kN]
	On post		R_1,k	R_2,k
	Qty	Type	R_1,k	R_2,k
PBWS45Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5
PBWS48Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5
PBWS70Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5
PBWS73Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5
PBWS90Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5
PBWS98Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5
PBWS100Z	2	SSH8x40	20.2	2.5