Column Caps

Simpson Column Caps

Column caps cover the tops of columns, distributing loads effectively between columns and beams or rafters, ensuring improved load distribution and stability in large outdoor structures. This guide explores various types of column caps and their specific applications, including popular options like the steel column cap, lally column cap, and bolted column cap.

Types of Column Caps

• Bolted Column Caps: Enhance column-to-beam connections, increasing load transfer with added bearing area.
• SDS Screw Column Caps: Utilize Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for quick installation and a sleeker profile.
• Lally/Steel Column Caps: Secure steel beams to lally columns, ensuring structural integrity and stability.

Simpson Bolted Column Caps

• CC Column Caps: Strengthen column-beam connections, featuring an extended bearing surface for load distribution and support, with certified welds for strength and reliability.
• CCC Cross Column Caps: Enhance column-to-beam connections where multiple beams intersect, efficiently distributing the load across intersecting beams for stability.
• CCT T-Style Column Caps: Strengthen column-to-beam connections in a "T" formation, effectively distributing the load from intersecting beams for enhanced support.
• ECC End Column Caps: Designed for robust column-beam connections at the end of beams, featuring an extended bearing surface for load distribution and support.
• ECCL L-Shaped End Column Caps: Enhance column-to-beam connections in an "L" formation, distributing the load from beams and reinforcing the stability of the connection.

Simpson SDS Screw Column Caps

• CCQ Column Caps: Designed for robust column-beam connections, enhancing support with an extended bearing surface for load distribution, utilizing Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for fast installation.
• CCQM/CCTQM/CCCQM Column Caps:
  • CCQM: For floor support beams in non-corner locations, ensuring secure, flush installation.
  • CCTQM: For floor support beams in non-corner locations, featuring a side stirrup for intermediate beams.
  • CCCQM: Accommodates floor support beams and intermediate beams at 90° angles.
• ECCLQ/CCCQ/CCTQ Column Caps:
  • ECCLQ: For strong column-beam connections in "L" formation applications.
  • CCCQ: For effective column-to-beam connections with multiple wood beams atop a column.
  • CCTQ: For strong column-to-beam connections in a "T" formation.
• ECCQ End Column Caps: Designed for robust column-beam connections at the end of beams, featuring an extended bearing surface for load distribution and support, utilizing Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for fast installation.

Simpson Steel & Lally Column Caps

• LCC/CCOS Lally & Steel Column Caps: Securely attach steel beams to lally columns, ensuring strong and stable connections, adaptable to various beam sizes and layouts.
  • CCOS: High-capacity solution for column-to-beam connections, designed for field welding to steel columns.
  • LCC: Welds directly to lally columns, securing beams with side plates for a safer installation.

Further Questions About Column Caps

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a wide variety of column caps and it can be daunting to decide which product best suits your needs. Our team of experts has a depth of knowledge in the fastener industry. If you have any additional questions check out our guide to Simpson Post Brackets, or be sure to reach out and we'll be glad to help.