Design

Columns

1. Spacing -
   Examples: 8’, 9’, 10’, 12’
2. Type of Column -
   Examples: Solid Sawn, Nail Laminated, Glue Laminated, Nail & Glue Laminated, Concrete Base
3. Size -
   Examples: 4x6, 6x6, 3-ply 2x6, 4-ply 2x6, 3-ply 2x8, 4-ply 2x8
4. Species & Grade of Lumber -
   Examples: SYP, MSR, #1, #2, Select Structural
5. Treatment Levels -
   Examples: .40 Pcf, .60 Pcf, .80 Pcf
6. Treatment Use Group -
   Examples: Ground Contact (4A), Fresh Water/Ground Embedment (4B), Permanent Wood Foundation/Severe Environments (4C)
7. Type of Treatment -
   Examples: ACQ, Copper Azole, CCA
8. Length of Treatment -
   Examples: for Laminated Columns, 6’, 7’ or Full Column Treatment
9. Fabrication Requirements, for Field-Fabricated Columns
1. Fastener Type
2. Fastener Size
3. Fastener Spacing
10. Column Uplift Anchors -
    Examples: Treated Blocks, Tie Clips to Footings, etc.
11. Column Embedment -
    Examples: 4’ Deep, 5’ Deep

Design Note: Not all solid-sawn and laminated columns are equal toeach other