Wood column base protection
Wood column base protection
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I have an exterior pavilion framed in pressure treated wood. My columns are not standard timber sizes, but are "built up" of nominal 2x members (2x10s, 2x6s, etc.). I plan to use steel base plates with 2" grout underneath and anchor rods into concrete footing. Then plates or angles welded to the base plate and bolted through the column. My question is moisture protection of the column bearing on the steel plate. It seems that water could sit on this plate and be in contact with the wood. How is this resolved? Is bottom of column coated with something? It appears that the IBC 2000 allows this condition with no additional protection beyond being preservative-treated wood. Any suggestions?






RE: Wood column base protection
RE: Wood column base protection
Thanks for your comments. Another question though - you briefly discuss providing and maintaining an adequate coating. What specific coating are you talking about? Is there a specific type or brand you recommend? I know the answer may depend on the other questions you have raised, but can you point me in the right direction?
RE: Wood column base protection
RE: Wood column base protection