9. Round Fluted Columns
• 6” round in 8’, 9’, & 10’ lengths---3 staves per column
• 8” round in 8’, 9’, 10’, 12’, 16’, 18’, & 20’ lengths---3 staves per column
• 10” round in 8’, 9’, 10’,12’, 16’, 18’, & 20’ lengths---4 staves per column
• 12” round in 8’, 9’, 10’, 12’, 16’, 18’, 20’, & 24’ lengths---5 staves per column
• 15” round in 12’, 16’, 18’, 20’, & 24’ lengths---5 staves per column
• 18” round in 16’, 18’, 20’ & 24’ lengths---6 staves per column
• 24” round in 18’, 20’, & 24’ lengths---6 staves per column
10. • 6”---3 stave column max 4 ½” dia. or 3 ½” square
• 8”---3 stave column max 6 ¼” dia. or 4 ½” square
• NOTE---Existing post optional
11. • 10”--4 stave column-max 7 ¾” dia., 6” square
• 12”--5 stave column-max 9 ¾” dia., 7 ½” square
• 15”--5 stave column-max 12” dia., 9” square
• 18”--6 stave column-max 15” dia., 11” square
• 24”--6 stave column-max 21” dia., 14” square
• NOTE: all columns are slide together. The last
stave can be made snap together by trimming
the lip as shown.
• NOTE; Existing post is optional
12. Standard Capital
Standard Bases
Scamozzi Capital Corinthian Capital
Capitals and Bases can be ordered split, for wrap around
installation on all models, sizes, and styles
14. Square Fluted Columns
• 4” square in 8’ lengths---2 staves per column
• 6” square in 8’, 9’, & 10’ lengths---4 staves per column
• 8” square in 8’, 9’, 10’, & 12’ lengths---4 staves per column
• 10” square in 8’, 9’, 10’, 12’, 16’, 18’, & 20’ lengths---4 staves per column
• 12” square in 8’, 10’, 12’, 16’, 18’, & 20’ lengths---8 staves per column
15. • 4”---2 stave column, 3” maximum post size
• 6”---4 stave column, maximum post size
4 7/8” diameter, 4 ½” square
• 8”---4 stave column, maximum post size
6 7/8” diameter, 6 ½” square
• 10”---4 stave column, maximum post size
8 ½” diameter, 8 ½” square
• Note: Existing post
optional
16. • 12” ---8 stave column, maximum post size
10” diameter, 10” square
• NOTE: Existing post is optional
25. Quick Ship Models And Sizes
DSI 102 White Only
Round Fluted
• 6” x 8’
• 6” x 9’
• 6” x 10’
• 8” x 8’
• 8” x 9’
• 8” x 10’
Square Fluted
4” x 8’
6” x 8’
6” x 9’
6” x 10’
8” x 8’
8” x 9’
8” x 10’
Square Smooth
6” x 8’
6” x 9’
8” x 8’
• Quick ship from Bremen, IN and Valdosta, GA
26. Column Box Includes Capitol and Base
Round Fluted
6” x 8’
6” x 9’
6” x 10’
8” x 8’
8” x 9’
8” x 10’
Square Fluted
4” x 8’
4” X 9’
4” X 10’
6” x 8’
6” x 9’
6” x 10’
8” x 8’
8” x 9’
8” x 10’
Square Recessed
6” x 8’
6” x 9’
6” x 10’
8” x 8’
8” x 9’
8” x 10’
Square Smooth
6” x 8’
6” x 9’
6” x 10’
8” x 8’
8” x 9’
8” x 10’
Capitals and Bases sold separately on all other models and sizes
28. Warranty
Digger Specialties, Inc. warrants to the purchaser that its DSI Column Products
are free of defects in workmanship and materials and that, in the course of normal
and proper use, its DSI Column Products will not crack, peel, blister, flake or rust,
nor be subject to abnormal weathering per AAMA 2604 Specifications
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
NOTE; Under limitations and conditions there will be a clause stating aluminum
die cast components will be subject to a 5 year (60 month) powder coating
warranty.
29. Table Top Displays
Available in the following models
• 8” Round Fluted W/Railing Mounts
• 6” Square Smooth W/Astragal
• 6” Square Fluted
• 6” Square Smooth
• 6” Round Fluted
• 6” Square Recessed
31. DSI Column Facts
• A good rule of thumb is a column should be 1” wide (or diameter) for
every foot in height
• An “architecturally correct” column is 1 ¾” wide (diameter) for
every foot in height.
• 4” and 6” columns exist for price purposes
• Aluminum columns do not taper.
• Aluminum column flutes run the full length of the column
• Do not sell aluminum columns for historical preservation projects.
The flutes for historic columns end prior to the base and capital
32. Installation
• Columns need to be attached to the surface and header with L clips or
hurricane mounts
• A balcony cannot be attached or hung on the outside face of a column
• A balcony beam may be placed inside a properly sized column, if approved
by architect or engineer
• A small hole can be created in the column for an electrical outlet
• Railing can be attached directly to the column with self tapping stainless
steel screws
• Do not pour concrete inside the column
• Do not install on dirt
33. Installation
• Aluminum columns can be installed as a decorative covering for structural
weight bearing members
•Aluminum columns can be installed with out structural weight bearing members
in dead load and vertical load installations. Live loads and lateral loads require
additional structural weight bearing members
• A live load may be defined as a second story deck supported by aluminum columns.
The walking surface and movement would define this as a live load
• A lateral load (carport or gazebo) would be defined as a load that would have
potential lateral movement with no attachment to a stationary building
34. Installation
• An eccentric load is a load applied unevenly to all column staves. This will
cause staves to bend and bow under load
• A concentric load is when weight is applied evenly to all columns staves
• Load bearing plates are available
• A properly installed column will:
• Carry a concentric load top and bottom
• Staves at the base may be cut to match porch slope
• All staves will be the same length unless porch slopes
• Joist/Header to be in contact with all staves
• Columns will be attached at the top and bottom
