PERMA-COLUMN SYSTEM
PERMA-COLUMN SYSTEM
Precast Columns for Post-Frame Builders
Precast columns for post-frame builders let you offer a concrete foundation without changing how your crew builds. Perma-Column® precast columns set in the hole like a wood post, and the wood column bolts into a steel bracket above grade.
Precast Columns for Post-Frame Builders
Precast columns for post-frame builders let you offer a concrete foundation without changing how your crew builds. Perma-Column® precast columns set in the hole like a wood post, and the wood column bolts into a steel bracket above grade.
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
Why builders switch
- No wood in the ground, so no rot callbacks
- No concrete trucks to schedule for posts
- No waiting on concrete to cure before framing
- ICC-ES certified, which gives quicker permits and approvals
- A lifetime warranty you can pass to the owner
- A foundation upgrade you can sell on every bid
Specs
- 10,000 psi precast concrete with 60,000 psi rebar
- 1/4 inch powder-coated steel bracket, robotically welded to the rebar
- Corrosion inhibitor and freeze and thaw protection in the mix
Hardware and accessories
- Hardware sold individually or in kits
- Uplift anchor kits that bolt to the base of the column
- Column extenders for deeper embedment
Documents for your engineer and inspector
ICC-ES report ESR-4238, a design and use guide with calculations, an AIA short form specification, an installation guide, and DWG design files are free to download.
Why builders switch
- No wood in the ground, so no rot callbacks
- No concrete trucks to schedule for posts
- No waiting on concrete to cure before framing
- ICC-ES certified, which gives quicker permits and approvals
- A lifetime warranty you can pass to the owner
- A foundation upgrade you can sell on every bid
Specs
- 10,000 psi precast concrete with 60,000 psi rebar
- 1/4 inch powder-coated steel bracket, robotically welded to the rebar
- Corrosion inhibitor and freeze and thaw protection in the mix
Hardware and accessories
- Hardware sold individually or in kits
- Uplift anchor kits that bolt to the base of the column
- Column extenders for deeper embedment
Documents for your engineer and inspector
ICC-ES report ESR-4238, a design and use guide with calculations, an AIA short form specification, an installation guide, and DWG design files are free to download.
Installation
- Auger the holes. A laser level on the auger head keeps hole depth consistent.
- Place the same footing you would use under a wood column.
- Set the Perma-Column and backfill.
- Bolt the wood column into the bracket and frame as usual.
Splash boards fasten to the concrete with split-drive anchors in a 3/16 inch predrilled hole.
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
- Auger the holes. A laser level on the auger head keeps hole depth consistent.
- Place the same footing you would use under a wood column.
- Set the Perma-Column and backfill.
- Bolt the wood column into the bracket and frame as usual.
Splash boards fasten to the concrete with split-drive anchors in a 3/16 inch predrilled hole.
Common Questions
Do you offer builder pricing? Contact us with your expected volume and we will quote it.
Can I use it for repair jobs? Yes. Rotted posts can be cut off and set on new columns one after another, with no wait for concrete between posts.
What about slab and stem wall jobs? We carry Sturdi-Wall® brackets in drill-set and wet-set models.
What about high-moisture buildings? Place a barrier between the treated wood and the bracket and use stainless steel fasteners.
Common questions
Do you offer builder pricing? Contact us with your expected volume and we will quote it.
Can I use it for repair jobs? Yes. Rotted posts can be cut off and set on new columns one after another, with no wait for concrete between posts.
What about slab and stem wall jobs? We carry Sturdi-Wall® brackets in drill-set and wet-set models.
What about high-moisture buildings? Place a barrier between the treated wood and the bracket and use stainless steel fasteners.
Contact for pricing