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CCRR-1102
Issue Date: 12-20-2017
Renewal Date: 01-01-2019
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DIVISION: 06 00 00 - WOOD, PLASTIC, AND COMPOSITES
Section: 06 11 13 Engineered Wood Products
REPORT HOLDER:
Woodtone Specialties Inc.
4175 Crozier Road
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B6
Canada
www.woodtonespecialties.com
REPORT SUBJECT:
RealPost™ and AbsolutePost™
1.0 SCOPE OF EVALUATION
1.1 This Research Report addresses compliance with the
following Codes:
• 2015 and 2012 International Building Code® (IBC)
• 2015 and 2012 International Residential Code® (IRC)
NOTE: This report references 2015 Code sections with
[2012] Code sections shown in brackets where they differ.
1.2 RealPost and AbsolutePost have been evaluated for
the following properties (see Table 1):
• Structural
1.3 RealPost and AbsolutePost have been evaluated for
the following uses (see Table 1):
• Structural wood-based products as alternative to sawn
lumber
• Columns for load-bearing and non-load-bearing
applications
2.0 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
RealPost and AbsolutePost comply with the Codes listed in
Section 1.1, for the properties stated in Section 1.2, and uses
stated in Section 1.3, when installed as described in this
report, including the Conditions of Use stated in Section 6.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 RealPost and Absolute Post: RealPost columns are
manufactured from SPF and AbsolutePost from Western
red cedar lumber that has been finger-jointed, edge-
laminated, and pressed into columns. The columns are
offered in nominal sizes of 4 × 4, 6 × 6, and 8 × 8 inches,
with actual dimensions, respectively, of 3-1/2 × 3-1/2,
5-1/2 × 5-1/2, and 7-1/4 × 7-1/4 inches. The columns have
lengths up to 40 feet. The adhesives used for finger-jointing
lumber and laminating of posts conform with ASTM D2559
and ASTM D7247.
4.0 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
4.1 Structural Load-Bearing: Columns were tested for
compression parallel to the grain. Calculated allowable
column loads are based upon ANSI/AWC NDS-2015
National Design Specification (NDS) Chapter 3.6
Compression Members.
5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 General: RealPost and AbsolutePost must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s published
installation instructions, the applicable Code, and this
Research Report. A copy of the manufacturer’s instructions
must be available on the jobsite during installation.
5.2 Application: RealPost and AbsolutePost are intended
to be used as light structural columns for load-bearing and
non-load-bearing columns in buildings of combustible
construction under normal temperature service conditions
where the moisture content in use will be a maximum of
19%, regardless of the moisture content at the time of
manufacture. Allowable design loads for axial capacity are
shown in Tables 2 and 3. Structural load-bearing columns
are limited to the sizes and lengths shown in Tables 2 and
3, intended for axial loading only. Non-load-bearing
columns may be any size and length manufactured for
architectural appearance around structural supports.
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6.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
6.1 Installation must comply with this Research Report,
the manufacturer’s published installation instructions, and
the applicable Code. In the event of a conflict, this report
governs.
6.2 Allowable loads in Tables 2 and 3 assume untreated
application and normal temperature where the moisture
content in use will be a maximum of 19%, with factors
being 1.00. For other conditions see NDS-2015. No further
increases are permitted for other load duration factors.
Structural design must be in accordance with Section 4.1 of
this report where design loads determined in accordance
with the IBC and IRC, as applicable, must not exceed the
loads show in Tables 2 and 3.
6.3 RealPost and AbsolutePost are for above ground use.
Wet service conditions are beyond the scope of this report.
Columns are used only in buildings of Type V-B
construction under the IBC, and buildings constructed
under the IRC; and for Type III-B construction under the IBC
where combustible building elements are allowed.
6.4 Columns are manufactured under a quality control
program with inspections by Intertek Testing Services NA,
Inc. (AA-647).
7.0 SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
7.1 Reports of tests in accordance with ASTM D5456.
7.2 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
for Structural Wood-Based Products AC47 – June 2017 for
Advanced Engineered Lumber.
8.0 IDENTIFICATION
Columns are identified with the manufacturer’s name
(Woodtone), address and telephone number, the product
name (RealPost or AbsolutePost), the Intertek Mark as shown
below, and the Code Compliance Research Report number
(CCRR-1102).
9.0 OTHER CODES
This section is not applicable.
10.0 CODE COMPLIANCE RESEARCH REPORT USE
10.1 Approval of building products and/or materials can
only be granted by a building official having legal authority
in the specific jurisdiction where approval is sought.
10.2 Code Compliance Research Reports shall not be used
in any manner that implies an endorsement of the product
by Intertek.
10.3 Reference to the https://bpdirectory.intertek.com is
recommended to ascertain the current version and status
of this report.
This Code Compliance Research Report (“Report”) is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and
its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than
to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this Report. Only the Client is authorized to permit
copying or distribution of this Report and then only in its entirety, and the Client shall not use the Report in a misleading manner. Client further agrees and
understands that reliance upon the Report is limited to the representations made therein. The Report is not an endorsement or recommendation for use of
the subject and/or product described herein. This Report is not the Intertek Listing Report covering the subject product and utilized for Intertek Certification
and this Report does not represent authorization for the use of any Intertek certification marks. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or
advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek.
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TABLE 1 - PROPERTIES EVALUATED
PROPERTY 2015 IBC SECTION1 2015 IRC SECTION1
Compression parallel to the grain 2303.1.10 R502.1.5, R602.1.5, R802.1.4
1 Section numbers may be different for earlier versions of the International codes.
TABLE 2 – COLUMN CENTRICAL AXIAL ALLOWABLE LOAD (LBS), NORMAL DURATION (100%)1, 2, 3
Moisture Content 12%
Length
(ft)
SPF Western Red Cedar
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 18016 39999 56386
19509 44171 62288
6 11228 36247 51633
11719 39676 56661
8 6744 30415 44642
6980 32552 48078
10 4409 23063 35044
4553 24167 36888
12 3092 17068 26366
3190 17731 27447
14 2284 12902 20064
2355 13357 20793
16 1755 10031 15646
1809 10366 16181
18 1390 7999 12500
1432 8259 12911
20 1127 6519 10197
1162 6727 10525
22 n/a 5410 8469
n/a 5581 8738
24 n/a 4560 7142
n/a 4703 7366
Moisture Content 15%
Length
(ft)
SPF Western Red Cedar
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 16691 36209 51010
18247 40280 56788
6 10976 33130 47068
11510 36581 52084
8 6692 28591 41633
6935 30910 45288
10 4392 22387 33768
4538 23609 35820
12 3085 16823 25893
3184 17527 27054
14 2280 12795 19860
2352 13267 20622
16 1753 9976 15545
1807 10320 16095
18 1388 7968 12443
1431 8233 12862
20 1126 6500 10162
1161 6710 10496
22 n/a 5398 8446
n/a 5570 8718
24 n/a 4552 7126
n/a 4695 7353
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TABLE 2 - CONTINUED1, 2, 3
Moisture Content 19%
Length
(ft)
SPF Western Red Cedar
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 14912 31577 44442
16234 34745 48919
6 10544 29177 41360
11089 31965 45362
8 6603 25956 37451
6848 28054 40639
10 4363 21253 31684
4509 22490 33723
12 3072 16398 25074
3171 17116 26259
14 2274 12614 19512
2346 13088 20283
16 1749 9885 15374
1803 10230 15926
18 1386 7917 12348
1429 8182 12768
20 1125 6469 10106
1160 6679 10439
22 n/a 5378 8410
n/a 5550 8682
24 n/a 4538 7102
n/a 4682 7328
1 The cross-sectional areas for the columns are as follows: 4 × 4 = 11.79 in2; 6 × 6 = 23.00 in2; 8 × 8 = 23.94 in2
2 Horizontal loading is not permitted
3Allowable loads assume untreated application and normal temperature service conditions where the
moisture content in use will be a maximum of 19%, with factors being 1.00. For other conditions see NDS-
2015. No further increases are permitted for other load duration factors.
TABLE 3 – COLUMN ECCENTRICAL AXIAL ALLOWABLE LOAD (LBS), NORMAL DURATION (100%)1, 2, 3
Moisture Content 12%
Length
(ft)
SPF Western Red Cedar
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 9062 19556 28098
9264 20077 28890
6 6696 17288 26090
6804 17684 26804
8 4767 14630 23763
4850 14898 24337
10 3485 11937 21148
3553 12130 21575
12 2637 9658 18376
2693 9821 18680
14 2057 7882 15726
2103 8025 15983
16 1646 6514 13437
1684 6641 13666
18 1345 5455 11538
1377 5568 11746
20 1118 4627 9969
1146 4726 10156
22 n/a 3968 8336
n/a 4056 8551
24 n/a 3436 7082
n/a 3516 7269
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TABLE 3 - CONTINUED1, 2, 3
Moisture Content 15%
Length
(ft)
SPF Western Red Cedar
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 8814 18836 26969
9062 19469 27936
6 6628 16782 25148
6753 17270 26002
8 4749 14364 23054
4836 14691 23733
10 3479 11831 20672
3547 12050 21198
12 2634 9614 18109
2691 9786 18484
14 2055 7860 15591
2101 8008 15885
16 1644 6501 13371
1683 6630 13614
18 1344 5447 11499
1377 5561 11715
20 1118 4621 9944
1146 4722 10136
22 n/a 3964 8336
n/a 4053 8549
24 n/a 3433 7082
n/a 3514 7267
Moisture Content 19%
Length
(ft)
SPF Western Red Cedar
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 × 4 6 × 6 8 ×8
4 8426 17771 25319
8684 18404 26281
6 6504 16000 23723
6642 16506 24582
8 4718 13906 21939
4807 14270 22651
10 3467 11638 19894
3537 11877 20458
12 2629 9534 17652
2685 9713 18068
14 2052 7821 15359
2098 7971 15668
16 1643 6480 13251
1681 6610 13499
18 1343 5434 11429
1375 5549 11651
20 1117 4613 9902
1145 4713 10096
22 n/a 3958 8336
n/a 4047 8547
24 n/a 3429 7082
n/a 3509 7265
1 The cross-sectional areas for the columns are as follows: 4 × 4 = 11.79 in2; 6 × 6 = 23.00 in2; 8 × 8 = 23.94 in2
2 Horizontal loading is not permitted. End loads are limited to a max. eccentricity of 0.60 in. for 4 × 4 column, 1.06 in. for 6
× 6, and 1.49 in. for 8 × 8 column.
3 Allowable loads assume untreated application and normal temperature service conditions where the moisture content in
use will be a maximum of 19%, with factors being 1.00. For other conditions see NDS-2015. No further increases are
permitted for other load duration factors.