Perma-Column®

Perma-Column® is the future of post-frame construction – available to you now. Made from precast concrete columns, Perma-Column® is your answer to eliminating rot by elevating wood columns out of the ground. They ensure the structural integrity of your building’s foundation, are quick and easy to install, and provide an efficient and economical concrete construction method without the mess or cure time.

Benefits of Perma-Column®

There are several key advantages to using Perma-Column® over preservative-treated lumber. Keep these benefits in mind to protect your investment or that of your client.

  • The Green Alternative – Installing Perma-Column® is the environmentally friendly solution to your structural needs. The precast concrete columns are made from 100% recycled materials, are chemical free and do not rot. You can have peace of mind putting Perma-Column® into the ground.
  • 3x Stronger Than Standard Concrete – Perma-Column® posts are reinforced with 60,000 psi rebar that is welded to a ¼” steel bracket. The powder-coated steel bracket provides a durable connection for wood columns.  Additionally, a corrosion inhibitor protects the rebar reinforcement from rusting and a final admixture is applied for freeze and thaw protection.
  • Engineered To Last – Perma-Column® uses the latest in SCC precasting technology. Within the precast columns are microfibers to add shock resistance and durability, as well as microsilica to enhance compressive strength and erosion resistance. All steel used is U.S. premium, high-strength alloy that has been tested to exceed 2,500 salt spray hours. This patented design is guaranteed for a lifetime of durability, making it the perfect fit for all types of homes, as well as all municipal, commercial, and agricultural building applications.

Common Uses For Perma-Column®

There is a practical use for Perma-Column® for just about any project’s foundation you can think of. Below are the most common scenarios where Perma-Column® is used to provide a permanent foundation for the life of a building – and the investment made into it.

  • Post Frame Foundation – The patented foundation of the Perma-Column® system raises wood columns out of the ground, protecting the overall structural integrity of a building for the duration of its life. Using your current post-frame building methods, Perma-Column® installs quickly and easily, and is the product builders and consumers trust most as the engineered foundation solution that combines the economy of post-frame construction with the durability of a concrete foundation. To top it off, this system is backed by a lifetime warranty. 
  • Concrete Foundation – When adding supports and columns to an already poured concrete foundation, Sturdi-Wall® anchor brackets are designed and engineered to provide the fastest and most durable connection for building post-frame structures. They are available in drill-set and wet-set models, and can be applied to monolithic slabs, formed walls, and existing concrete pads. Sturdi-Wall® Plus provides the highest strength to a foundation, with their robotically welded rebar that is installed while the concrete is still wet. Both models are the perfect solution for new construction, post repair, renovations, and more. 
  • Deck Posts – Enjoy building decks without the worry of its foundation and support ever failing you when you add in Perma-Column® for your deck posts. Eliminate concrete pours, extend your deck-building season, and provide a permanent solution and peace of mind to your customers. Perma-Column® deck posts are ICC-ES certified and guaranteed to last generations.
  • Post Repair – Wood posts that have been worn by time and damaged by nature, undermine the structural integrity of post-frame foundations. Replace them with a permanent solution by installing either the Perma-Column® foundation system or Sturdi-Wall® Plus heavy-duty anchor brackets. Repair. Replace. Restore for life.

Perma-Column® Pricing

Perma-Column® products are one of the most affordable alternatives to treated wood ground posts. Pricing can vary depending on the model you choose and the quantity required. Stop in our store today to see pricing for the varying Perma-Column® and Sturdi-Wall® styles and options we have available.

Ask An Expert

Have questions about the Perma-Column® foundation system, uses, specs, or anything else? Ask one of our Experts today. We are more than happy to help you get started today, building the strongest foundations possible with Perma-Column®.

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