ClassicWood™ Architectural Wood Columns Load Values & Plan Types

FULL COLUMN LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS
FULL COLUMN LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS
DIAMETER	STAVE THICKNESS		WOOD SPECIES
DIAMETER	PLAIN	FLUTED	PINE	REDWOOD
6"	2"	2"	2500	6,000
8"	2"	2"	4000	9,000
10"	2"	2"	5000	12,500
12"	2"	2"	6500	15,000
14"	2"	2"	11,000	17,000
16"	2"	2"	12,000	21,000
18"	2"	2"	14,000	24,500
20"	2"	2"	16,500	28,000
22"	2"	3"	18,000	32,000
24"	2"	3"	20,000	34,000
26"	3"	3"	22,000	39,500
28"	3"	3"	24,000	43,500
30"	3"	3"	25,500	47,500
32"	3"	3"	25,500	47,500
34"	3"	3"	25,500	47,500
36"	3"	3"	25,500	47,500
Recommended load values apply to full columns installed according to Melton Classics installation instructions. Split columns and pilasters are non-load bearing. Load is to be applied concentrically through the axis of column shaft. Loads valid only if applied uniformly between full area of column shaft ends. Loads are provided as a convenience and not an exact value.

Flute Types

Limited 10 Year Warranty

Melton Classics provides a 10-year limited warranty against decay and joint separation on Clear All Heart Redwood or Western Red Cedar Columns when used with fiberglass caps, bases and plinths and properly installed, ventilated and painted. For complete details of this ten-year warranty contact the company direct.