Columns
Columns
Spectis columns, caps, and bases are factory primed polyurethane. They are made to order.
What a column is for
A column on this page is the shaft. The cap and the base are separate pieces, sized by the hole that fits the shaft. This page does not give a load rating. Call before you use a column to carry weight.
How to measure
Measure the height from the floor to the beam, and the shaft diameter you want. A 12 by 144 column is a 12 inch shaft, 144 inches long. The cap and base must match that shaft. The hole size is printed on the cap and the base.
How it is made
These are high density polyurethane. Spectis cuts, nails, and glues like wood, and the same piece is used inside and outside. It ships double primed white, ready to paint or stain. A specialty paint finish can make a primed piece look like wood. Installed correctly, it will not rot, warp, or crack.
How to install
Use PL Premium on every bedding joint and every butt joint. Other adhesives can damage the urethane. Finish nails or screws hold the piece while the adhesive cures. Adhesive, nails, and finish are sold separately. If the product or the installation steps are changed, that is on the installer.
How long it takes
Pieces are made for the order, so they are not returnable. The order goes to the Spectis plant in Manitoba the same day. Most orders ship in 2 to 3 weeks. Larger orders can take up to 4 weeks. Confirm the SKU, the size, and the quantity before you buy.
Shipping a long piece
Anything over 72 inches ships by freight. A 12 foot piece ships in a wooden crate. On a smaller order we can cut a long piece in half. The shipping prices on the site are for a commercial address. A residence costs more after checkout. Call 800-986-1250 before a large order. Shipping is often lower, and on some orders it is free.
Use PL Premium on every joint. Pieces over 7 feet ship by freight. Shop columns and posts or call 800-986-1250.