Metal Column Covers

Metal column covers are made by Petersen under the PAC-CLAD name. They are round or square covers for structural columns, interior or exterior. Round covers are the 1000 series and square covers are the 2000 series. Each series has caulk (C), flush (F) and reveal (R) versions: PAC-1000C, PAC-1000F, PAC-1000R, PAC-2000C, PAC-2000F and PAC-2000R.

The three vertical joint treatments are different.

• Flush Joint. The sections lock together with a rivnut and keyhole system. The joint shows only a hairline, a tight and inconspicuous vertical seam.
• Caulk Joint. The sections leave a small open vertical gap where they meet. Backer rod and caulk are applied to the gap.
• PAC Reveal Joint. The sections leave a small open vertical gap. A metal channel filler fits into the joint and is set in sealant.

Covers are fabricated from aluminum in standard and custom colors, anodized aluminum, aluminum composite, stainless steel or copper. Gauges and thicknesses on the PAC-1000F and PAC-2000C pages are:

• 16 gauge stainless steel
• .090 aluminum
• .125 aluminum

Other materials are available through custom fabrication.

The PAC-1000F page lists the flush joint round cover, and the PAC-2000C page lists the caulk joint square cover, with the same 16 gauge stainless steel, .090 aluminum and .125 aluminum.

Aluminum is offered in a wide range of standard and custom colors. Anodized aluminum is also offered. Single-skin colors are Kynar-based 70% PVDF coatings in standard, metallic, cool and additional color families.

Covers are fabricated to various diameters for round columns and to custom widths for square columns. The 2000 Caulk Joint drawing is published with exterior and interior joint views. A spec sheet and a quote worksheet are published for each cover.

Column covers are fabricated architectural finishes for beams and columns, and they sit beside metal wall panels and flush panel cladding in the same building envelope.