Colors shown are for reference only. Actual color may vary. Please request actual color samples through our samples form for a true color representation.
Steel Structure Color Options
Colors shown are for reference only. Actual color may vary. Please request actual color samples for a true color representation at samples@portercorp.com.
Poli-5000 Powder Coat – The most durable powder coat finish system in the industry. Steel is shot blasted to a near white condition, given a phosphate wash, coated with an epoxy primer, and then followed with a coat of polyester TGIC powder formulated for maximum UV protection, adhesion, and fade resistance. The Poligon Poli-5000 process is a completely in-house system and is available in a wide range of smooth, textured, and metallic colors.
Additional benefits include:
Higher surface hardness/scratch resistance than common liquid coatings
Reduced chance of damage to coating during installation
High resistance to cleaners and chemicals
High resistance to wind-borne abrasives
Certified by the Powder Coating Institute as PCI-4000
Powder Coat Primer – is electrostatically applied when field paint is required and provides a good base for other paints. The corrosion of Polyester TGIC powder coat primer is superior to typical water-based red oxide primers.
Galvanized – A basic, long-accepted method of protecting steel from corrosion, galvanizing is the process of coating steel with zinc using a hot bath process. Galvanizing is considered the best corrosion protection process available for steel components and is commonly used where exposure to salt air is anticipated. The galvanizing process results in a random, spangled finish that can also have alternating areas of haze and sheen.
Additional benefits include:
The zinc finish causes a cathodic process, protecting the steel substrate
The zinc corrodes very slowly giving long lasting protection
The complete dip coverage of zinc gives 100% protection of steel components
Extremely durable, with little or no maintenance required
The best and toughest protection available
Powder Coat over Galvanized – The combination of hot dip galvanizing with TGIC powder coating combines the ultimate corrosion protection with the color selection of super-durable powder coating. This long-sought combination has been difficult to successfully achieve but a new proprietary process is now making this finish combination available. Due to the galvanizing process, there will be noticeable texture areas in the final powder coat finish.
Additional benefits include:
All of the powder coat and galvanized benefits combined together
Longer lasting than any other finish alone – “synergistic effect”
Powder coat layer acts as a barrier to protect the galvanized layer
Galvanized layer prevents moisture from getting under powder coat layer
Largest selection of powder coat colors and textures for finished look
Columns
Select a Column Style
Plain Square
Windsor
Round
Wooster
Alma
Neo Classic
Westminster
Winchester
Columns come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Oversized square, round and rectangular columns are available with or without accent bands
Not all columns are available on all shelters. Consult Poligon for building specifics
Columns shown are for illustration only and are not meant to be standards. Bands can be placed in any quantity and most locations on any of the columns
The maximum height for the column base access holes is 11” (center). Band location must allow the access hole to be placed within the lower 11” of the column
Column sizes can often be oversized for look but cannot be undersized because of structural requirements
Stub columns are available for mounting on masonry, bricks or pieces designed by others
Electrical Cutouts
When electrical access is requested, a 1-1/8” diameter hole is provided through the column baseplate and ¾” diameter holes are provided through connection plates to allow wire access through columns, trusses, and into the compression ring/tube or ridge beam. Electrical cutouts are round or rectangular holes in structural members required for installation of electrical fixtures or additional wire access. All cutout requests must be reviewed by our engineering department as their placement may affect structural integrity. Poligon is not responsible for unauthorized cutouts made in the field. Unauthorized electrical cutouts made in the field will void the shelter’s warranty.
Typical cutout locations:
Outlet cutouts are typically placed 18” above grade on the inside face of the column
Light switch cutouts are typically located 48” above grade on the inside face of the column
All cutouts are at least 12” from any structural joints
All cutouts are typically centered on the member wall and not close to the corners
Cutouts can be located through cover plates, such as the bottom of a juncture column
The standard rectangular cutout size is 2 3/8” x 4” and round cutout size is 3/4” diameter
Low reveal clerestory is available on many products instead of the standard height. A low reveal will reduce birds roosting in the clerestory area and provide a more streamlined look to your building.
Baseplate covers are a great way to cover exposed anchor bolts at the base of steel columns when using external anchor bolts at finish grade.
Baseplate covers are made of steel and are finished with Poli-5000, our exclusive powder coat finishing system. Covers come in 2 pieces and are secured with sheet metal screws.
