About this asset

This Full Stirrup Post Anchor is a structural Revit family designed for securing vertical timber posts to concrete foundations. The component features a U-shaped stirrup cradle, providing lateral support for timber posts, welded to a central circular steel stem and a flat bottom base plate. The vertical plates of the stirrup include pre-drilled holes for mechanical fasteners, ensuring a secure connection between the steel and the wood member. The design prioritises structural integrity and corrosion resistance, suitable for external or load-bearing applications. The geometry is clean and precise, reflecting standard manufactured steel hardware used in residential framing and deck construction to isolate timber from direct ground contact.

The download is a 205 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

In Revit, this family is typically hosted on a structural foundation or concrete slab. Users can insert the component into the project, then align the base plate with the top of the foundation. The family allows for adjustment of dimensions to match specific post sizes and anchor requirements.

This anchor is essential for timber-frame residential projects, decks, pergolas, and light commercial structures where posts meet concrete. It is used by structural engineers and designers to ensure code-compliant load paths and to prevent moisture wicking into timber members. Professionals searching for this component will typically look for post bases, stirrup anchors, or structural steel connections to detail connections in building sections and structural plans. It pairs well with standard timber post schedules and concrete foundation details in construction documentation.