Post Frame Column Base

A connection between a supported structural member and a supporting structural member, the connection made with a connector and back fastenings, side fastenings and flange fastenings, the connection comprising:

• a. the supported structural member including a base, a back face, and first and second side faces;
• b. the supporting structural member including a support surface;
• c. the connector including a back member with at least a portion of the back member being in registration with the back face of the post, the connector also including a first side member connected to the back member and the first side member extending from the back member at an angle thereto with the first side member having at least a portion that interfaces with the first side face of the post, the connector also including a second side member connected to the back member and the second side member extends from the back member at an angle thereto with the second side member having at least a portion that interfaces with the second side face of the post, the connector also including a first foot flange connected to the first side member and disposed at an angle thereto, at least a portion of the first foot flange interfacing with the support surface of the supporting member, the connector also including a second foot flange connected to the second side member and disposed at an angle thereto, at least a portion of the second foot flange interfacing with the support surface of the supporting member;
• d. the back fastenings passing through the back member and entering the back face of the supported structural member;
• e. the side fastenings passing through the first and second side members and entering the first and second side faces of the supported structural member respectively;
• and
• f. the foot fastenings passing through the first and second foot members and entering the support surface of the supporting structural member.