Q. Is standard concrete used in making PERMA-COLUMNS?

Q. How is the steel “U” bracket attached to the concrete?

Q. How do you set Perma-Columns so they are all level?

Q. Will treated wood corrode Perma-Column brackets and fasteners prematurely?

Q. How is the treated splash board attached to the concrete?

Q. How deep should PERMA-COLUMNS be placed in the ground?

Q. Do PERMA-COLUMNS need to sit on a concrete footing?
A. It is recommended that the same type and size of footing used for a wood support column be used as a footing for a PERMA-COLUMN to insure that proper load-bearing requirements are achieved.

Q. How are the galvanized uplift anchors connected to the PERMA-COLUMN?
A. A steel pipe is welded to the base of the four vertical reinforcing rods creating a sleeve in the base of the PERMA-COLUMN that accommodates the bolt-on uplift anchors.

Q. What if the embedment depth exceed the 5’ length of a standard PERMA-COLUMN?
A. A column extender (stilt) is connected to the base of the PERMA-COLUMN lifting the columns to the desired height. Concrete is then poured around this extender, creating a combination footing and uplift anchor.

Q. How do PERMA-COLUMNS compare in cost to other concrete foundation alternatives?
A. PERMA-COLUMNS provide the quickest and least expensive concrete foundation for post frame construction. There is no waiting on a concrete sub-contractor to complete his work before the builder moves in. Unlike a monolithic slab, the structure won’t “float”. Finally, the steel bracket to wood connection is elevated 12” to 16” above the floor ending all possibility of rotten posts!