Installing Fiberglass Columns

artisanstone

Installing 20' by 18" columns for a friend of the family. I need to know how heavy these things are so I know how many guys I need out there. I cannot use equipment as it's existing home, existing landscape. Any experience out there?

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Bill Baddorf
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painterman

I have installed 10 foot x 8 inch and that was heavy enough for 2 guys. I would want 4 or 5 bodys there. Make sure you have a good set of eyes spotting for you...just in case.

genecarp

Definately four guys, 5 would be best.

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Tom M

I manhandled a 10" pair 8 ft long. It was tough I didnt realize the weight either. I would say about 200lb each @ 8ft so 25lbs per ft ought to be close if not overkill. I would think your in the 450lb range. We did a pair like yours a while back we used a mason scaffold set-up and a pulley attachement at the top. Worked like a charm with 3 guys 4 should be safe.

artisanstone

Thank you all, very much. The scaffold with pulley was exactly what I was thinking.

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Dave R

We just installed some 20' ones. Used one man on the scaffold and two on the ground. We really needed at least one more man. They were heavy.

MCerminaro

I just finished up installing 34 10" x 8' fiberglass columns. I was able to carry them by myself but would not recommend it, or should I say my back would not recommend it. For that size I would have to agree 4-5 guys. Better to have too many than not enough. And hell if it is dropped and damaged they are pretty pricey!!