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Architectural
Columns & Fiberglass Columns
The Leader in Fine Architectural Columns
with Fiberglass , Concrete, Stone, Composites, Gypsum, Polyurethane
and Wood Columns Choices.
Architectural columns have been used in great architecture for
thousands of years. Columns are valued for their form and
function as they provide structural support to buildings and structures
while enhancing its beauty and aesthetics. The most important
surviving building of Classical Greek Columns, The Parthenon is
a famous example of the ancient Greeks' development and use of architectural
columns in their architecture. The Parthenon, which stands
on the Acropolis of Athens or Sacred Rock, is a temple built for
the Greek Goddess Athena. This temple is considered to be
the finest Doric temple ever built.
Drawing on the great history of historic structures like the Parthenon,
architects have been using architectural columns throughout the
world to epitomize strength, stature, and beauty. When you
think about the design and function of your home, office, or other
commercial development, adding architectural columns is proof that
your project is timeless and beautiful. Today's columns are
available in many styles, types, sizes, and materials. Here
are just a few.
Decorative Columns, Structural, Non-Structural
Columns & Capital Covers
Fiberglass (FRP) columns offer the most versatility on
the market today. Fiberglass columns can be manufactured
in virtually any shape and style in a variety of finishes,
and installation costs for fiberglass columns are lower
than for many other alternatives.
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Fiberglass composite
columns are fairly new to the architectural building
world. Architectural columns have been an essential part
of architectural design since before the Roman Empire.
However, the architects of the twentieth century have taken
the old style columns of wood; stone and concrete, and added
new polymer materials.
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Fiberglass wound or filament wound column provides load-bearing,
architectural filament-wound columns are for the commercial
and industrial industries.
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Decorative columns make stunning design statements but
are not suitable for load-bearing duty. Decorative columns
are available in fiberglass, gypsum, glass fiber-reinforced
concrete and polyurethane, in any shape or style.
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Glassfibre reinforced cement (GFRC) columns
are a sturdy exterior column. Manufactured with cementitious
material reinforced with fiberglass, GFRC columns are utilized
in high traffic areas in an exterior application to withstand
abuse. (specs)
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Polymer/Steel tapered columns are made in a unique process
that encases a load bearing galvanized steel pipe in an
architectural shape of high density polymer. Round
smooth polyurethane architectural columns are available split
for reassembly around structural steel or wood supports.
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Capital column covers are the icing to any column or support
posts for all building or home projects. Decorative
column capitals like Roman Ionic, Roman Corinthian, Scamozzi,
and Temple of the Winds column covers require an Attic Column
Base, while more basic or standard column styles are supplied
with Tuscan column cover and base.
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June 30, 2009
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