Everyone needs support in their lives. Most homes in the northeast are built with columns (aka: lally columns). Installed for structural support and usually found in basements, the distinctive red poles are 16 or 11 gauge steel tubes filled with premium concrete. Portland Columns are used as structural members to transfer axial compressive loads, from steel or wood beams, to footings.

Portland Stone Ware has been a family owned and operated business dating back to its inception in 1847. Starting off as one of the largest manufactures of vitrified salt-glazed sewer pipe and firebrick on the east coast. By World War II, the industry changed. Moving away from clay products in the 1960s, PSW began to solely fabricate Portland concrete filled Columns by 1970s. House columns continue to be an important standard to most homes to help prevent homes from collapsing from extensive decay and fires. It’s been PSW’s commitment to provide the best quality concrete filled column to the enduring building industry.

Column Sizes & Codes

The 16 gauge steel columns ranging from 6’ to 12’ in height, sizes 3½” and 4” diameter are the most common sizes used in the industry. Columns are packaged 10 per bundle.

Column Diameter Lengths Available
3 1/2" 16 gauge 6' to 12' See ICC-ES Legacy Report No. 93.36.02
4" 16 gauge 6' to 14' See ICC-ES Legacy Report No. 93.36.02
4" 11 gauge 6' to 18'
6" 11 gauge 6' to 14'
Item Codes 3.5" Portland Red Column Sizes
B0801 6' x 3.5" 16 GA
B0803 7' x 3.5" 16 GA
B0804 7'6" x 3.5" 16 GA
B0806 8' X 3.5" 16 GA
B0807 8'6" X 3.5" 16 GA
B0808 9' X 3.5" 16 GA
B0809 10' X 3.5" 16 GA
B0810 12' X 3.5" 16 GA
Item Codes 4" Portland Red Column Sizes
B0901 6' x 4" 16 GA
B0904 7' x 4" 16 GA
B0906 7'6" x 4" 16 GA
B0907 8' X 4" 16 GA
B0908 8'6" X 4" 16 GA
B0909 9' X 4" 16 GA
B0911 10' X 4" 16 GA
B0913 12' X 4" 16 GA
B0914 14' X 4" 16 GA

Resources To Guide You

Portland Column Components

Portland Column

Portland Columns are used as structural members to transfer axial compressive loads, from steel or wood beams, to footings.

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Column Plates

Plates are your choice of securing a column to the beam.

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Testing

Portland Columns comply with ICC and BOCA regulations and are tested regularly by third party agencies.

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Custom Columns

PSW offers the ability to customize any column required for a project.

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Portland Columns are fabricated and distributed by Portland Stone Ware Co.