Colonial Porch Post - 5"x8' (4-1/4" x 96") - Galvanized Steel Pipe Inside Synthetic Shell - Load Bearing. Unfinished and ready to paint. Structural, these posts can bear a load of up to 2000lbs. Inside are galvanized steel pipes. Durable, our porch posts are crafted with the elements in mind and come with a generous warranty. Quality, made of the best materials and produced with superior technology. Quick and easy to install. Maintenance free. Will not rot, bow, or crack.