What is this Called

[Brian E. Kelly]

I called it Metal Base?

[jvaagen]

what is this part of? a car port, or a railing?

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Well, 1 out of 3 ain't bad.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Post base.

http://www.strongtie.com/products/ca...html#capsbases

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jjonas

Post base.

http://www.strongtie.com/products/ca...html#capsbases

Cool I will edit my Report..

(Kinda what I was thinking Marcel )

I will post the Mushroom on the Eaves when I get home later.

[Mark S. Tyson]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

I called it Metal Base?

Standoff Post Base Anchor

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mtyson

Standoff Post Base Anchor

The 3rd pic looks to be a "stand-off" base, but pic's 1 & 2 do not.

Generically, they are all "post bases".

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by mtyson

Standoff Post Base Anchor

Perfect.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

That is what Jeff referred to and that is what is installed in picture 3

The AB is an adjustable post base which offers moisture protection and finished hardware appearance. These post bases feature 1" standoff height above concrete floors, code-required when supporting permanent structures that are exposed to the weather or water splash, or in basements. They reduce the potential for decay at post and column ends.
Material: AB – 12 gauge plates;16 gauge base cover; all others – see table.
Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information.

[Brian E. Kelly]

the same Post Base "WAS" installed in all three pictures.

Just for some of you less seasoned guys, when the base rusts/deteriorates the weight of whatever the post is holding up pushes the post down.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Were they buried, we don't see them.

[Bob Elliott]

I can not help but notice how more and more of these posts are getting cryptic as if guys are not sure and just make joking or generic statements to cover their bases.
Someone please speak English about what is wrong here and the correction as that it why we are all here.

Marcel says 1 out of 3 ain't bad.
What was that (reference to a Meatloaf song)?

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by belliott

I can not help but notice how more and more of these posts are getting cryptic as if guys are not sure and just make joking or generic statements to cover their bases.
Someone please speak English about what is wrong here and the correction as that it why we are all here.

Marcel says 1 out of 3 ain't bad.
What was that (reference to a Meatloaf song)?

Marcel and Jeffrey were spot on as usual. Mark Tyson is probably the most correct.

2 out of three of the Metal Post Bases were rusted/deteriorated and need to be replaced.

1 Metal Post Base is still functioning as intended.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Marcel and Jeffrey were spot on as usual. Mark Tyson is probably the most correct.

2 out of three of the Metal Post Bases were rusted/deteriorated and need to be replaced.

1 Metal Post Base is still functioning as intended.

OK there ya go.
I had no idea those were 3 separate posts and had no idea if the issue involved lack of a poured footing,or wrong bracket as I simply noticed wood rot and was looking to see if the concrete apron was cracked being near a corner.

[James F. McKee]

well Robert seems to be in a pissy mood today.....I thought You guys don't get any moisture in death valley....did these people have a large male dog perhaps?