Column Cap Steel:35 3/16" steel is a good

3/16" steel is a good choice for purely decorative plates

1" tie rods are the most common choice for residential architecture when structural components are needed

3/4" tie rods are the lightest-weight tie rods we recommend for most structural purposes

Call us for larger-diameter options

Column Cap Steel:35 3/16" steel is a goodOur column caps are made from 3 16" A36 plate and are for connecting your posts to your horizontal beams. You can use them to connect two beams over the center of a post or for one beam that extends over the post. If you need any help ordering, call us. We will be happy to walk you through the process or provide customizations.