SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Laminated & Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Laminated & Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Laminated & Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Laminated & Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Laminated & Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

SCI Laminated Columns

We Manufacture Glue Laminated & Glue Nail Laminated Columns used mostly for Post Frame, Free Stall, and Barn Buildings. Bringing on Dealers, Truss Companies & Lumber Yard Resellers Today!

Column Section Dimensions

Column Width (in) x Depth (in) Cross Sectional Area (in 2 )
3-ply 2x6 4- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2 24.75
4-ply 2x6 6 x 5- 1 / 2 33.00
5-ply 2x6 7- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2 41.25
3-ply 2x8 4- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4 33.75
4-ply 2x8 6 x 7- 1 / 4 43.50
5-ply 2x8 7- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4 54.38

ALLOWABLE VERTICAL LOADS

Column Width (in) x Depth (in)
Column Width (in) x Depth (in)
3-ply 2x6 4- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2
4-ply 2x6 6 x 5- 1 / 2
5-ply 2x6 7- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2
3-ply 2x8 4- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4
4-ply 2x8 6 x 7- 1 / 4
5-ply 2x8 7- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4
Column Cross Sectional Area (in 2 )
Column Cross Sectional Area (in 2 )
3-ply 2x6 24.75
4-ply 2x6 33.00
5-ply 2x6 41.25
3-ply 2x8 33.75
4-ply 2x8 43.50
5-ply 2x8 54.38

FINGER JOINTED SPLICE

LONG LASTING QUALITY

ALLOWABLE VERTICAL LOADS

Allowable Vertical Load (lbs) for SCI Laminated Columns 8ft O/C Under Constant Wind Load of 96 lb/ft
Using ASCE 7-05 Load Combinations and 160 lb/ft Using ASCE 7-10 Load Combinations

Sidewall Height (ft)1214161820222426
3 ply 2x612,7007,2002,450n/an/an/an/an/a
4 ply 2x620,15013,2008,0004,250n/an/an/an/a
5 ply 2x624,20017,10011,9008,500n/an/an/an/a
3 ply 2x821,0022,00015,7509,9504,050n/an/an/a
4 ply 2x842,95032,00023,60017,40012,1509,0006,500n/a
5 ply 2x854,20041,80030,65022,95017,35012,6009,4007,250
6 ply 2x865,65050,50038,85029,20022,30016,70012,9509,900