Bridgeport prefabricated fireproof columns are designed to help you cut installation costs and minimize installation time.
Our columns are delivered ready for erection and attachment to structural members. No trades other than the steel erector are needed. Bridgeport columns are fireproofed at the factory and do not require expensive field finishing. |
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Uses and Applications
Functional, aesthetically designed, built to last. Ideal for both architectural and structural applications. The clean, smooth round, square, and rectangular shapes are ideal for window wall construction in schools, shopping centers, etc., to complement a wide variety of designs.
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Materials, Finishes/Coatings and Surfacing
Structural steel WF and H shapes, pipe and rectangular tubing will meet ASTM.
Every column will receive one coat of standard metal primer unless specified otherwise. Foreign material including dirt, rust and loose mill scale shall be removed before the priming coat is applied.
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Assembly and Installation
Bridgeport columns should be erected to meet the most current requirement of the American Institute of Steel Construction. Care should be taken not to disfigure or damage protective shells on Bridgeport columns.
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Maintenance
Durable and maintenance free. The durable steel shell on Bridgeport columns is an exclusive feature of this column development. The shell acts like a protective guard during handling and erection. It provides a large degree of ruggedness not available in ordinary columns. The unique Bridgeport column can be exposed to weather with just normal paint. Due to the steel strength, Bridgeport columns are utilized in parking garages and garage doorways with added protective sheaths.
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Codes and Certifications
Each Bridgeport column is UL labeled and rated for the inspection manifest and fire-retardant classification of 2, 3 and 4 hours. Bridgeport columns are fabricated to conform with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. requirements. |
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Availability
BlackRock Column, Inc. maintains trucking facilities to service a network of structural steel fabricators, lumber, masonry and building supply outlets. |
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