PERMA-COLUMN SYSTEM
PERMA-COLUMN SYSTEM
Concrete Pole Barn Posts for Wet Soil
Concrete pole barn posts for wet soil solve the problem wood posts cannot: ground that never dries out. Perma-Column® puts reinforced precast concrete in the soil and holds each wood post above grade in a steel bracket, so no wood sits in wet ground.
Concrete Pole Barn Posts for Wet Soil
Concrete pole barn posts for wet soil solve the problem wood posts cannot: ground that never dries out. Perma-Column® puts reinforced precast concrete in the soil and holds each wood post above grade in a steel bracket, so no wood sits in wet ground.
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
Why wet soil ruins wood posts
How Perma-Column is built for wet ground
- 10,000 psi precast concrete, three times stronger than standard concrete
- Microsilica in the mix for erosion resistance
- Corrosion inhibitor to protect the rebar from rust
- Admixture for freeze and thaw protection
- 60,000 psi rebar running the full length
- 1/4 inch steel bracket with a powder coat tested past 2,500 salt spray hours
- Lifetime warranty
Why wet soil ruins wood posts
How Perma-Column is built for wet ground
- 10,000 psi precast concrete, three times stronger than standard concrete
- Microsilica in the mix for erosion resistance
- Corrosion inhibitor to protect the rebar from rust
- Admixture for freeze and thaw protection
- 60,000 psi rebar running the full length
- 1/4 inch steel bracket with a powder coat tested past 2,500 salt spray hours
- Lifetime warranty
Installation
The columns set in augered holes the same way wood posts do. There is no concrete truck for the posts and no cure time before framing. Use the same type and size of footing your plans call for under a wood post.
Setup for high-moisture sites
- Place a barrier between the treated wood post and the steel bracket.
- Use stainless steel fasteners in the bracket and on splash boards.
- Backfill the bottom of each hole with tamped stone before setting the column.
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
The columns set in augered holes the same way wood posts do. There is no concrete truck for the posts and no cure time before framing. Use the same type and size of footing your plans call for under a wood post.
Setup for high-moisture sites
- Place a barrier between the treated wood post and the steel bracket.
- Use stainless steel fasteners in the bracket and on splash boards.
- Backfill the bottom of each hole with tamped stone before setting the column.
Common Questions
Will the concrete break down in wet soil? The mix is made for it, with a rebar corrosion inhibitor and freeze and thaw protection.
Does any wood touch the ground? No. The wood post starts at the bracket, above grade.
What if I need more depth? Column extenders attach to the base of the column to add embedment.
Does treated wood leach into wet soil? Not with Perma-Column. No treated wood is buried.
My posts have already rotted. Can I fix them? Yes. Rotted posts can be cut off and set on new precast columns.
Is it code approved? Yes. Perma-Column is ICC-ES certified under report ESR-4238.
Common questions
Will the concrete break down in wet soil? The mix is made for it, with a rebar corrosion inhibitor and freeze and thaw protection.
Does any wood touch the ground? No. The wood post starts at the bracket, above grade.
What if I need more depth? Column extenders attach to the base of the column to add embedment.
Does treated wood leach into wet soil? Not with Perma-Column. No treated wood is buried.
My posts have already rotted. Can I fix them? Yes. Rotted posts can be cut off and set on new precast columns.
Is it code approved? Yes. Perma-Column is ICC-ES certified under report ESR-4238.
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