PERMA-COLUMN SYSTEM
PERMA-COLUMN SYSTEM
Concrete Columns for Machine Sheds
Concrete columns for machine sheds replace the buried section of each wood post with reinforced precast concrete, so nothing in the ground can rot. With Perma-Column®, the wood column bolts into a steel bracket above grade and the shed frames up like any post-frame building.
Concrete Columns for Machine Sheds
Concrete columns for machine sheds replace the buried section of each wood post with reinforced precast concrete, so nothing in the ground can rot. With Perma-Column®, the wood column bolts into a steel bracket above grade and the shed frames up like any post-frame building.
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
Why machine sheds need it
What Perma-Column gives you
- Concrete in the ground, wood above it
- 10,000 psi concrete with 60,000 psi rebar
- 1/4 inch powder-coated steel bracket welded to full-length rebar
- Freeze and thaw protection in the concrete mix
- No treated wood in the soil around stalls and paddocks
- ICC-ES certified (ESR-4238), which speeds up permits
- Lifetime warranty
Why machine sheds need it
What Perma-Column gives you
- Concrete in the ground, wood above it
- 10,000 psi concrete with 60,000 psi rebar
- 1/4 inch powder-coated steel bracket welded to full-length rebar
- Freeze and thaw protection in the concrete mix
- No treated wood in the soil around stalls and paddocks
- ICC-ES certified (ESR-4238), which speeds up permits
- Lifetime warranty
Installation
Perma-Columns set in augered holes the same way wood posts do. No concrete truck is needed and there is no cure time before framing. Use the same footing your plans call for under a wood column.
Options for wind and depth
- Uplift anchors bolt to the base of the column. Use them on open-front sheds and beside large door openings.
- Column extenders attach to the base when your design needs more embedment than the standard column. Concrete poured around the extender forms a combined footing and uplift anchor.
Perma-Column Available Sizes
| Column | Total Length |
Concrete Length |
Bracket Height |
Item Weight |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC6300 | 73" | 59 3/4" | 13" | 165 lbs |
4-5/8" pocket fits 3 ply 2x6 |
| PC6400 | 78 1/2" | 60" | 18" | 215 lbs |
6-1/8" pocket fits 4 ply 2x6 or 6x6 post |
| PC8300 | 78" | 59 3/4" | 18" | 235 lbs |
4-5/8" pocket fits 3 ply 2x8 |
| PC8400 | 77 3/4" | 59 1/2" | 18" | 290 lbs |
6-1/8" pocket fits 4 ply 2x8 or 6x8 post |
| PC8500 | 78 3/4" | 60" | 18" | 345 lbs |
7-5/8" pocket fits 5 ply 2x8 |
AVAILABLE SIZES
|
Model |
Fits |
|---|---|
|
PC6300 |
3-ply 2x6 |
|
PC6400 |
4-ply 2x6 or 6x6 post |
|
PC8300 |
3-ply 2x8 |
|
PC8400 |
4-ply 2x8 or 6x8 post |
|
PC8500 |
5-ply 2x8 |
INSTALLATION
Perma-Columns set in augered holes the same way wood posts do. No concrete truck is needed and there is no cure time before framing. Use the same footing your plans call for under a wood column.
In stalls and wash bays, place a barrier between the treated wood and the steel bracket and use stainless steel fasteners.
Options for wind and depth
- Uplift anchors bolt to the base of the column. Use them on open-front sheds and beside large door openings.
- Column extenders attach to the base when your design needs more embedment than the standard column. Concrete poured around the extender forms a combined footing and uplift anchor.
Common Questions
Do I need a different footing? No. Use the same type and size of footing you would use under a wood column.
How heavy are the columns? 165 to 345 pounds each, depending on the model. Most crews set them with a skid steer or loader.
Can I pour a floor later? Yes. The slab pours against the concrete columns.
Will it work with my builder's shed package? Yes. Give your builder the model that matches the column size on your plans.
Are design files available? Yes. DWG files and a design guide with calculations are free to download for your engineer.
Can it repair an older shed? Yes. Rotted posts can be cut off and set on new precast columns.
Common questions
Do I need a different footing? No. Use the same type and size of footing you would use under a wood column.
How heavy are the columns? 165 to 345 pounds each, depending on the model. Most crews set them with a skid steer or loader.
Can I pour a floor later? Yes. The slab pours against the concrete columns.
Will it work with my builder's shed package? Yes. Give your builder the model that matches the column size on your plans.
Are design files available? Yes. DWG files and a design guide with calculations are free to download for your engineer.
Can it repair an older shed? Yes. Rotted posts can be cut off and set on new precast columns.
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