What is a perma post?

Perma-Column Posts are precast concrete columns that allow for a concrete foundation on your post frame building. They are 5′ precast concrete columns that keep the wood out of the ground, ensuring your building’s foundation will last.

How do I keep my porch posts from rotting?

Prevention. If you have a porch post with any surface that is prone to collect water, like a flat base, you should waterproof areas where rain can seep into the post. Use an exterior caulking sealant to lock out water around the base and to fill in any visible cracks.

Can PermaCast columns be painted?

A high quality acrylic exterior paint should be used to finish your PermaCast® columns. At least one coat of primer and two coats of the final paint should be used.

How are perma columns made?

Perma-Columns are poured in a controlled environment using the latest pre-casting and curing technology. Additives are incorporated to enhance strength, density, corrosion and freeze-thaw resistance, yielding a high density concrete that has a compression strength of 10,000 psi.

What is the difference between PermaCast and PermaLite?

HB&G PermaLite® columns are available in a square and recessed panel style. These lightweight fiberglass columns are great alternatives to the PermaCast® column and offer the same structural properties and aesthetic looks. PermaLite® columns are load bearing, low maintenance, and come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Are fiberglass porch columns load-bearing?

Fiberglass columns are a good choice if you need the columns to support the weight of a structure, like a porch roof. The term that refers to this ability is “load- bearing.” In addition to being load-bearing, most fiberglass columns are also weather resistant and insect proof.

What are permapost® porch posts?

These synthetic porch posts offer an insect and weatherproof alternative to a traditional wood porch posts. HB&G PermaPost ® products are also low maintenance and load bearing.

Are permapost posts load bearing?

PermaPost® – Load Bearing Exterior Columns For a warm and inviting decorative look for your front porch, choose from the Colonial, Chamfered, or Square PermaPost ®. These synthetic porch posts offer an insect and weatherproof alternative to a traditional wood porch posts. HB&G PermaPost ® products are also low maintenance and load bearing.

What is the square permapost® made from?

The Square PermaPost ® is made from low maintenance PVC porch column and is prefinished in a white capstock. All of the PermaPost ® options come with a 25-year Limited Warranty.

What are synthetic porch posts made of?

These synthetic porch posts offer an insect and weatherproof alternative to a traditional wood porch posts. HB&G PermaPost ® products are also low maintenance and load bearing. PemaPost ® options are composed of an outer shell that surrounds a galvanized steel pipe and polyurethane foam filler.