6" x 8 foot HB&G Chamfered composite Porch Post. Made with the latest material and technology. Includes mounting plates, hardware and metal inserts. Load bearing and backed by a limited 5-year warranty. 5000 lbs load-bearing capacity. Two (2) Post Fasteners are shipped inside each postPermaPost® is made from super low-maintenance polyethylene and is finished white to be left unpainted. For a warm and inviting decorative look for your front porch, choose from either the 5" or 6" Colonial post, the 5" square post, or the new 6" Chamfered post. The pipe in the center is designed to allow a wire to be easily installed. The 2-7/8" pipe fits most outdoor lamp fixtures. The PermaPost® is composed of a polyethylene shell that surrounds a galvanized steel pipe (20 gauge for the 5" post, 13 gauge for the 6" post) and polyurethane foam filler. The 6" PermaPost® is tested to carry a load of up to 5,000 lbs, and the 5" post is rated at 1,300 lbs. (ASTM A500 (40 K.S.I.)Warranty: HB&G warrants that for twenty-five (25) years, the PermaPost porch or lamp post is free from defects in material and workmanship. See warranty forms for all details.
