REDWooD AccENr coruMNs

BEAUTIFUL Simpson REDWOOD ACCENT COLUMNS are an easv ano economical way to add interest, emphasis and extra appeal to both exteriois and interiors. The attractive vertical V-groove detailing is a traditional motif rn a thoroughly contemporary application.

vERSATILE There are literally dozens of places where the genuine california redwood columns can be used to add heft, detailing, contrast or coror, conceal pipes and wires, support porch roofs and garden shelters, and serve an unlimited number of decorative and functional purposes in and around the home.

oulcK & EASY simpson REDWooD AccENT coLUMNS assemble easilv from pre-cut, V-grooved and self-aligning T&G redwood stock. Ready to assembie. the columns come in 4",6" and S" widths in 8'and lO, lengths. Matching bases and caps are available for each size.

EcoNoMlcAL The special r&G pattern permits easy assembly and insures square alignment. Assembled 4" columns correspond to 4" x 4,,finished dimen_ sions and will enclose a2" o.d. pipe or conduit. The 6" columns are designed to enclose a 4" x 4" finished post if desired. The S" columns will enclose a 6" x6" finished post.

FlNlsHlNG The s4s redwood is ready to finish without further treatment. The columns may be painted, stained, tfeated with a water repellent preservative or left to weather naturally.

Applications for REDWOOD ACCENT COLUMNS are as wide as the imagination and include supports and posts for porches, breezeways, entries, garden shelters, carports, garages, and patios, as well as fence and ooolside posts, name and light standards, lamp posts, balusters, room dividers, table legs, umbrella stands, built-ins and fireplace decoration. sELF-ALIGNING special milling provides a self -aligning tongue and groove pattern, precision milled to fit snugly together. Vertical V-grooving on the outside surface is primarily a design detail but also serves to hide the tongue and groove joint.

ToP ouALlrY simpson REDWooD AccENT coLUMNS are manufactureo from certified kiln-dried california redwood, long recognized for its dimensionar stability, durability and natural beauty. They are available in clear all heart grade where durability is a factor, or in Aye grade for added economy. The column itocr is paper wrapped for protection against moisture, dirt, scratches and marrinq untal unwrapped at the site.

ASSEMBLY STEPS Assemble two sections, each made up of two pieces, as shown at left. Use galvanized ring shank nails 2" in length or glue along the length of the T&G groove. Join the two sections as indicated by arrows, igain using nails or glue. Place nails 3/"" Irom the edge, countersinking or leavrng flush as desired. space nails 12" apart and no closer than 6" from either end.

DEsIG N LoAD DATA Allowable loads may be applied axially or with eccentricity up to .60" for the 4" x 4" column, up to .875" for the 6" x 6" column and uo to 1 .21 ,. forthe B" x 8" column. (This is at a point d/3 where d equals width of column.)

Modulus of elasticity

Compression parallel to grain

Compression perpendicular to grain Fiber stress in bending 4" column 6" column

Distributed hy:

ARIZONA

Mollco Distribuiors

P.O. Box 4157

Phoenix, Arizonq 85030

Phone: (602) 252-4961

CALIFORNIA

Inlond tumber Compony

FLOOR DISPLAY

This sales-making, traffic-stopping 5-foot high display ol an actual column, complete with bracket, signs, cap and base, is furnished with literature rack and supply of literature on column uses. The display is included free with each initial order of 25 columns. Order from your regular Simpson redwood supplier. Offer good for a limited time only.

P.O. Box 325

Riolto, Colifornio 92376

Phone: (Zl4) 877-2OO1

Simpson Wholesole Compony

P.O. Box HH

Arcoto, Coliforniq 95521

Phoner (7071 822-0371

Simpson Wholesole Compony 1730 West l39lh Street Gordeno, Colilornio 90247

Phoner (213) 321-9202

Simpson Wholesole Compony 500 Mothews Sfreet Sonlo Cloro, Colifornio 95050

Phone: (408) 296-0407

OREGON

[umber Products 2 1 80 Cross Street Eugene, Oregon 97402

Phone: (503) 688-51 I I

Lumber Producls 721 S. Brood Street

Klomolh Folls, Oregon 97501

Phone: (503) 884-7761

[umber Producls 753 South Grope Street

Medford, Oregon 97501

Phone: (503) 773-3696

E:1,320,000 p.s.i, c: '1,1 00 p.s.i. ca: lumber Producls 2l l6 Northwest 2Oh Ave.

Porlfond, Oregon 97209

Phone: (503) 223-8175

Lumber Producls l5Z0 Front Northeost

Solem, Oregon 97301

Phone: (503) 364-8443

WASHINGTON

Simpson Building Supply Co.

P. O. Box 500

Kirklond, Woshington 98033

Phone: (206) VA 2-6041

Simpson Building Supply Co.

P. O. Box 159

Shelton, Woshinglon 98584

Phone (206) 426-2671