Like the owt post base, The new 8×8 post base Laredo sunset owt-lite by OZCO is beautifully designed features some of the same patented features as The original.   It also features a 1 inch offset to meet international residential building code for installation using non-rot-resistant lumber.   The owt lite products are simplified versions of the original owt products designed to meet the minimum load requirements and are offered at a lower price point.   The main differences between owt-lite and original are the owt-lite version has plates on 2 sides instead of all 4 and is fabricated with steel that is percent thinner.