How to install Perma-Column® precast concrete columns

Matt Gerber, licensed and certified distributor of Perma-Column, demonstrates how to properly install a permanent foundation for a post-frame building. Footing options are discussed, and then techniques for easy placement and finishing are shown. permacolumn.com/
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[@mp-xt2rg]

What's the advantage over filling a sonno tube with concrete and mounting a post to that? I'm legitimately curious because this seems more complex and expensive for the same result.

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

While that might be convenient and quick, I think I would much rather pour the footers and have a much larger bearing surface than those skinny precast units.

[@paulfromcda8440]

How do you level the posts ?! Or does it not matter and you cut the tops off at level?

[@gary24752]

So how does this work if you are building on a sloped site that has brought in fill?

[@waynes2183]

What do you fill the hole with once you get it level and square?

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

@DrDoge No, I'm pretty sure it's meant for you to fill that hole with concrete.

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

Happy thoughts and prayers

[@davidcaldwell7757]

What size auger bit is recommended?

[@davem3789]

Depends on the size of your building, does it have an attic load, and your location to determine the snow load. Also what kind of soil you have to support the footer. Most post frame videos I’ve seen have too small holes drilled.

[@froggey5689]

18” hole. Fill with concrete and wet set a bracket into concrete.

[@khandam7709]

that looks cool, but the insulation value of that cement pole is not that great. Why not use simpson strong tie connectors instead? the moment base connectors look very solid.