{"product_id":"timco-quick-fit-bolt-down-post-shoe-red-100mm-x-100mm","title":"TIMco Quick Fit Bolt Down Post Shoe Red 100mm x 100mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TIMco Quick Fit Bolt Down Post Shoe in red is a galvanised steel post support designed to anchor 100mm x 100mm timber posts directly to concrete, paving slabs, or other hard surfaces, keeping timber clear of the ground and significantly reducing the risk of rot at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed (size identification)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm x 100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixing Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt down to hard surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTIMco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecuring 100mm x 100mm fence posts to concrete bases, driveways, or paved surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting structural timber uprights in garden structures such as pergolas, carports, and gazebos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstalling gate posts on hard standings where digging in is not possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacing damaged or rotten post bases without disturbing the surrounding surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the shoe on a clean, level surface and mark the fixing holes before drilling. Use suitable anchor bolts rated for the load, and check the shoe is perfectly plumb before tightening fully. Store unused shoes in a dry location to prevent surface corrosion before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the red colour mean on a TIMco bolt down post shoe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red finish is a size indicator used by TIMco to identify the 100mm x 100mm fitting at a glance on site, reducing the chance of picking the wrong size from a mixed stock of post shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this post shoe on an existing concrete base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The bolt down design is specifically intended for fixing into existing concrete or solid hard surfaces using suitable masonry anchor bolts, making it a practical option where digging in a post is not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this post shoe suitable for a 4x4 fence post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100mm x 100mm post shoe corresponds to a nominal 4 inch x 4 inch (4x4) post, which is a standard size for garden fence posts, gate posts, and pergola uprights in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What does the red colour mean on a TIMco bolt down post shoe?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The red finish is a size indicator used by TIMco to identify the 100mm x 100mm fitting at a glance on site, reducing the chance of picking the wrong size from a mixed stock of post shoes.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I use this post shoe on an existing concrete base?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The bolt down design is specifically intended for fixing into existing concrete or solid hard surfaces using suitable masonry anchor bolts, making it a practical option where digging in a post is not possible.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this post shoe suitable for a 4x4 fence post?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A 100mm x 100mm post shoe corresponds to a nominal 4 inch x 4 inch (4x4) post, which is a standard size for garden fence posts, gate posts, and pergola uprights in the UK.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair this post shoe with treated timber uprights from the Nottage Timber Merchants \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fence-posts\"\u003efence posts collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We offer competitive trade pricing and fast dispatch to Bridgend, Cardiff, Swansea, and across South Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottage Timber Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52982721085777,"sku":null,"price":8.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1467\/1697\/files\/quickfit.jpg?v=1770277991","url":"https:\/\/www.timberonline.co.uk\/products\/timco-quick-fit-bolt-down-post-shoe-red-100mm-x-100mm","provider":"Nottage Timber Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}