Why choose U-boots?
U-boots were designed by a construction worker and architect, who has been in the field for over 30 years.

Design objectives were to engineer a column cap that has 100% contact to the beam, and can easily be installed using lags and/or nails. Engineered for bearing, uplift, lateral & transverse loads. Sealed calculations.

ONLY U-boot features:

  • 3 correctly fitting sizes for LVL

  • 10 gauge custom washers

  • Powder coated finish

  • Verified load capacities labeled on each boot

THE U-BOOT BOLTS DIRECTLY TO ANY 4” OR 3” AKRON FHA COLUMN OR EXTEND-O-POST.

FOR 2 PLY, 3 PLY, AND 4 PLY LVL BEAMS.

  • Bolts on to Column

  • Hardware Included

  • Lag or Nail to Beam

  • No Welding

  • No Grinding

  • No Red Flags

  • 2 PLY LVL BEAM

  • 14 GA STEEL

  • 3-9/16” WIDE

  • 4” HIGH

  • 8-3/4” LONG

  • LAG AND NAIL HOLES

U-BOOT 309a

24 per case

  • 3 PLY LVL BEAM

  • 14 GA STEEL

  • 5-7/16” WIDE

  • 4” HIGH

  • 8-3/4” LONG

  • LAG AND NAIL HOLES

U-BOOT 507a

16 per case

  • 4 PLY LVL BEAM

  • 7 GA STEEL GRADE 50

  • 7-1/4” WIDE

  • 4” HIGH

  • 8-3/4” LONG

  • LAG AND NAIL HOLES

U-BOOT 704a

8 per case

Call or email for orders by case.

Locan@solarus.net or 715-323-4758

Shear & Uplift assume (10) 16d nails. The use of (4) 1/4” lags alone reduces Uplift to 800lbs. Bearing assumes a Utility Grade Douglas Fir beam at 625 psi compressive strength perpendicular to the grain. **Maximum bearing is based on 1000 psi perpendicular. For larger load capacities consult with supplier.

Caution: Do not exceed the capacity of the supporting column.