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The Grabber Saddle Plate is designed to fit on top of Adjustable Steel Columns. The Saddle Plate supports the wood beam on the bottom and allows for the through connection of fasteners into the side of the beam. For laminated (LVL) or dimensional lumber beams required by code in some states, check with your local building code. Some municipalities require the use of a saddle plate for dimensional lumber or LVL beams in conjunction with Adjustable Steel Columns. Effective April 1, 2009 if you are using a laminated (LVL) or dimensional lumber beam, you must use a saddle plate in conjunction with Adjustable Steel Columns per Wisconsin UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code). Com21.22(3)(d) Lateral restraint for all wood beams shall be provided at all columns using a saddle plate or other approved connection where the beam meets one of the following conditions: 1. The beam is not restrained at both ends. 2. The beam is more than 11_ inches deep using actual measurement.