Column CutsService Options

For aluminum columns, the following services are available:

  • Round and square columns modified to wrap-around an existing structural post. See chart below.
  • Round and square shafts cut to specific lengths.

SHAFTS

  • Round and square columns may be split for pilasters.
  • Round and square columns may be modified for wrap-around installation.
  • All shafts may be cut to specific length. (charges apply)
  • All aluminum cap and base sets must be modified for wrap-around applications. (charges apply)
COLUMNS TO SURROUND STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
Size No. of
Staves Per
Column
Largest
Round
Support
Largest
Square
Support
Load
Bearing
Plate
Fluted Aluminum
6" Round 3 4-1/2" 3-1/2" A
8" Round 3 6-1/4" 4-1/2" C
10" Round 4 7-3/4" 6" E
12" Round 5 9-3/4" 7-1/2" N/A
15" Round 5 12" 9" N/A
18" Round 6 15" 11" N/A
24" Round 6 22" 15" N/A
4" Square 2 3" 3" N/A
6" Square 4 4-7/8" 4-1/2" B
8" Square 4 6-7/8" 6-1/2" D
10" Square 4 8-1/2" 8-1/2" E
12" Square 8 10" 10" N/A
Wellington Aluminum
6" 4 5" 4-1/2" B
8" 4 6" 5-1/2" D
9" 4 8" 7" E
Empire Aluminum
6" 4 5" 4-1/2" B
8" 4 6"   D
9" 4 8" 7" E
Acadian Aluminum
6" 4 4-1/2" 4-1/2" A
8" 4 5-3/4" 5-3/4" D
Craftsman Aluminum
6" 4 5" 4" N/A

 

Load Bearing Plate Size Codes
Size Code
7-3/16" x 7-3/16" A
7-7/8" x 7-7/8" B
9" x 9" C
9-5/8" x 9-5/8" D
10-3/4" x 10-3/4" E