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Disaster waiting to happen? Using PVC for deck supports???
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Matt Whiting
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Disaster waiting to happen? Using PVC for deck supports???
Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
said something like:
...[snip]...
The concrete in steel lolly columns is to help keep them from
collapsing in a fire.
....so the preventing a dent thing is secondary, or not a concern...?
No, preventing buckling is a significant advantage provided by filling a
steel column.
Matt
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