interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
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I'm searching for reference details/ideas for concealing a connection on an interior 8" round timber column bearing on concrete. Client wants an apparent direct wood to concrete connection with no visible fasteners. Column supports loft above.
I keep thinking of a baseplate with vertical fin through the center of the post with throughbolts that are plugged.
suggestions?
thanks.
I keep thinking of a baseplate with vertical fin through the center of the post with throughbolts that are plugged.
suggestions?
thanks.






RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
That said - check out Simpson (strongtie.com) or USP (USPconnectors.com). You might find something that will work.
RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
By the way, plan examiners here in the midwest do not like embedded wood members into concrete or masonry, I think they are right, wood will might eventually get rotten at the bases.
My 2 cents
Rarebug
RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
thanks
RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
Dik
RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection
And RareBug, regarding the wood bearing on Concrete or CMU in a wall pocket, no problem here so long as it rests on an embedded metal bearing plate and there is a 1/2" air gap all around the end of the member.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: interior timber column to concrete concealed connection