AbsoluteCedar™
AbsolutePost™
Absolute Post™ Western Red Cedar hollow , engineered, solid structural Cedar post bring natural warmth and beauty to your home’s exterior. This column is structurally certified in both the US and Canada and has a hollow core, ideal for lighting cords. The kiln-drying process significantly reduces splitting, warping or twisting.
Substrate:
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WRC Resawn
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WRC Smooth
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WRC Rougher-head
Profiles Available:
- 4x4
- 6x6
- 8x8
Specifications
Why AbsolutePost™?
- 20-year warranty against manufacturer’s defect
- Structurally certified in Canada and US
- Protects against warping, twisting and cracking
- AbsolutePost™ and the entire AbsoluteCedar™ program are all manufactured with Exterior structurally rated glues
- Available in FinishReady™ (raw)
Applications
- Porch/deck posts
- Gazebos and pergolas
- Decorative posts
- Interior Columns
Structural Certifications
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Structural Certification: Intertek CCRR 1102 Report
Dimensions
| Profile | Actual | Lengths | Pack Size |
| 4×4 | 3.5 x 3.5 | 8′, 10′, 12′ | 112 |
| 6×6 | 5.5 x 5.5 | 10′, 12′ | 45 |
| 8×8 | 7.25 x 7.25 | 10′, 12′ | 28 |
Load Table
| Profile | 4″x4″ | 6″x6″ | 8″x8″ |
| 10′ | 3,537 lbs | 11,877 lbs | 20,458 lbs |
| 12′ | 2,685 lbs | 9,713 lbs | 18,068 lbs |
Load table is based on allowable eccentrical loads at a moisture content of 19%.
Important Notes
- All solid AbsolutePostsTM are 1 inch shorter than ordered, i.e. an 8′ post is 7’11”.
- AbsolutePostsTM products are only available in select markets. For more information please contact us.
- AbsolutePostsTM are available uncoated, an onsite topcoat is required for warranty to remain intact.
- All material must be reviewed prior to installation. Woodtone will consider the installation of the product as final acceptance and will not honor any claims regarding said product.