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Steel Tab - RC8503

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RC8503
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Steel Tab - RC8503

  • Width:1 1/2 in.
  • Height:2 3/4 in.
  • Thickness: 3/16 in. Flat.
  • One Hole Clip
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Steel Tab - RC8503   SKU: RC8503

  • What are steel base plates used for in ornamental iron work?

    Base plates are steel plates welded to the bottom of a post or baluster to spread the load over a larger surface area and provide a secure anchoring point to a concrete, masonry, or structural wood surface. They are a key component in post installations w...
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  • What are weld tabs used for?

    Weld tabs are small steel flat bar sections welded to a picket, baluster, or frame member to create an anchoring surface for fastening to concrete, masonry, or another metal component. They are used when a full base plate would be too large or visually ob...
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  • How are base plates anchored to concrete?

    Base plates are typically anchored to concrete with wedge anchors, sleeve anchors, or epoxy anchors through pre-punched or field-drilled holes in the plate. For heavy posts, a minimum of four anchors is recommended, sized for the expected load per the anc...
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  • Should base plate installations be kept sealed from moisture?

    Yes. The joint between the base plate and the concrete or masonry should be caulked or grouted with non-shrink epoxy grout after anchor installation. This prevents moisture from wicking under the plate and accelerating corrosion at the steel-to-concrete i...
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Steel Tab - RC8503

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