Use and Care Manual

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Caps & Bases
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
PBC Post Beam Corner Connectors
The PBC series is a one-piece connector designed to secure two
mitered beams on a corner post while providing uplift capacity.
Materials: 18 gauge
Finish: G-185 galvanizing
Codes: IBC, FL, LA
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 18.
• Install PBC on outside corner of post forming tabs to inner side of post.
• Assumes beam members are bevel cut at corner.
Typical PBC
installation
PBC
Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2
W L Qty Type Qty Type 160% 160% 160% 160% 160% 160%
4 x 4 PBC44-TZ -- 18 4-15/16 6-1/2 8 16d HDG 8 16d HDG
1765 1520 1520 1525 1275 1275
6 x 6 PBC66-TZ -- 18 6-15/16 6-1/2 8 16d HDG 8 16d HDG
1765 1520 1520 1525 1275 1275
1) Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2)
NAILS:
16d nails are 0.162" dia. x 3-1/2" long.
New products or updated product information are designated in
blue font
.
Code
Ref.
IBC,
FL,
LA
Post
Size
MiTek USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Corrosion
Finish
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
S-P-F
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
Dimensions (in)
Fastener Schedule
2
Post Beam
Ref.
No.
W
L
W
Corrosion Finish
Stainless Steel Gold Coat
HDG Triple Zinc
Corrosion Finish Stainless Steel Gold Coat HDG Triple Zinc
Corrosion
Finish
Stainless Steel
Gold Coat
HDG
Triple Zinc
F2
F2
Uplift
F1
F1