| Materials | Stave/Wall Thickness | Glue Bond | Plain Capitals | Decorative Capitals | Bases | Plinths | Taper | Astragal | Flutes | Exterior Coating | Interior Coating | Shaft Diameter | Length of Column | Lead Time | Crafting |
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All Species of wood |
TYPE 1 Waterproof Casein glue |
Design: Tuscan, Greek & Roman Doric Material: Wood, Fiberglass, Polyurethane |
All styles available. Material: Fiberglass, Plasser & Wood Resin-Stain Grade |
Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric, Attic Material: Wood, Fiberglass, Marble Composite, Polyurethane |
Material: Wood, Fiberglass, Polyurethane or Cast Aluminum For all column sizes. |
Architectural entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered |
Architecturally correct proportions & projections |
Architecturally correct Ionic & Doric flutes taper up the shaft in both width & depth. Extends approx. 1/2" from top & bottom of shaft. |
Three coasts oil-base primer; hand sanded between coats. |
Heavy asphaltum coating applied on the bottom edge and 2' up the column shaft on 12" dia. columns & smaller. Coated full length of shaft on 14" dia. & larger. |
Actual |
Built to overall length desired. Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plint. |
4-5 weeks |
Standard |
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Paint Grade Wood Redwood / Cedar |
TYPE 1 Waterproof Casein glue |
Design: Stock Material: Polyurethane or Wood |
Available in most sizes, but may not fit properly. Material: Fiberglass/Plaster |
Design: Stock Material: Polyurethane or Wood |
Material: Polyurethane or Wood | Architectural entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered | Classic | Flute dimensions remain constant entire length of column shaft. Fillet tapers. Flutes are shallow. | Finish sanding & priming optional. | Optional | Nominal | Standard Lengths: Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. |
72-hour quick ship program (small only) 3-4 wks: 6" - 12" dia. w/ lengths 12' or less. 4-5 wks: 6" - 12" dia. w/ lengths greater than 12', and 14" dia. & larger |
Optional | |
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Paint Grade Wood Redwood / Cedar |
TYPE 1 Waterproof Casein Glue |
Design: Stock Material: Polyurethane or Wood |
Available in most sizes, but may not fit properly. Materials: Fiberglass/Plaster |
Design: Stock Material: Polyurethane or Wood |
Material: Polyurethane or Wood | Straight taper full lenght of column shaft | Double bead | Flute dimensions remain constant entire length of column shaft. Fillet tapers. Flutes are shallow. | Finish sanding and priming optional. | Optional | Nominal | Standard Lengths: Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. |
72-hour quick ship program (small only) 3-4 wks: 6" - 12" dia. w/ lengths 12' or less. 4-5 wks: 6" - 12" dia. w/ lengths greater than 12', and 14" dia. & larger |
Optional | |
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Polyester resin, fiberglass and marble dust |
Unnecessary |
Design: Tuscan Material: Reinforced polyester resin, fiberglass and marble dust composite |
Available in most sizes but may not fit properly. Material: Fiberglass/Plaster |
Design: Tuscan Material: Reinforced polyester resin, fiberglass & marble dust |
Material: Reinforced polyester resin, fiberglass & marble dust | Architectural entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, top 2/3 tapered | Classic | Tapered architecturally correct flutes. | Requires priming & painting | Unnecessary | Actual | Overal length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. | 3-4 Weeks | Standard | |
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Fiberglass reinforce polymers |
Unnecessary |
Design: Tuscan Material: Depends on size. Cast fiber, polyurethane, or fiberglass |
Available in most sizes but may not fit properly. Material: Fiberglass/Plaster |
Design: Tuscan Material: Depends on size. Cast fiber, polyurethane, or fiberglass |
Material: Depends on size. Cast fiber, polyurethane, or fiberglass | Architectural entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, top 2/3 tapered | Classic | Flute dimensions remain constant entire length of column shaft. Flutes are shallow. | Requires priming & painting | Unnecessary | Nominal | Overall lenght includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. |
72-hr Quick-ship program (small only) 3-4 wks |
Optional |