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CHADSWORTH COLUMNS
A COMPARISON OF OUR COMPOSITE COLUMNS
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POLYSTONE® |
COLOSSAL |
POLY-COMPOSITE |
FRP (12) |
FRP (5) |
CLASSIC STONE
COMPOSITE |
MATERIAL
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Composite
Fiberglass/Polymers;
Marble Dust |
Fiberglass
Reinforced Polymers/Chop
& Spray/Spray Up |
Composite
Fiberglass/ Polymer Resin |
Composite/Fiberglass Reinforced
Polymers |
Composite/Fiberglass Reinforced
Polymers |
Textured / Colored
Fiber Reinforced Polymers |
SHAFT
DIAMETER
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Nominal |
Actual |
Nominal |
Nominal |
Nominal |
Nominal |
WALL
THICKNESS
BEFORE
TURNING
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6" - 14" Dia.
3/8" +/-
16" - 24" Dia. min.
1/2" to 5/8" +/-
32" - 36" Dia. min.
1-1/4" +/-
(can be thicker)
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14" - 36" Diameter
1/4" +/-
(many custom sizes available)
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6" - 28" |
6" - 16" |
6" - 30" |
6" - 28" |
PLAIN
CAPITALS
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Design: Tuscan & Roman Doric. Material: Depends on size. Cast Marble, Polyurethane, or Injected Molded Plastic.
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Design: Tuscan & Roman Doric Material: Fiberglass.
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Design: Tuscan & Tuscan All Round Material: Poly-Composite. |
Design: Tuscan (optional drop-down) Material: Furniture-Grade Polyurethane. |
Design: Tuscan & Roman Doric. Material: Polyurethane |
Design: Tuscan & Tuscan Round Material: All the same material.
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DECORATIVE
CAPITALS
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Available in most sizes and designs. Material: PolyStone®, cast resin. |
Available in many sizes and designs. Material: Fiberglass. |
Available in most sizes: Roman Corinthian, Tower of the Winds, Scamozzi, & Roman Ionic. |
Available in most sizes - Rom. Corin., T.O.W., Rom. Ion., & Scamoz. Material: Composite fiberglass. |
Available in a variety of styles & sizes. |
Available in most sizes: Roman Corinthian, Tower of the Winds, Scamozzi, & Roman Ionic. |
BASES
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Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric & Ionic (Attic). Material: Depends on size - cast marble, polyurethane, or IMP. |
Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric & Ionic Material: Fiberglass.
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Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric, Tuscan Round, Ionic (Attic) & All Ionic (Attic) Round. Material: Poly-Composite. |
Design: Tuscan, Attic & Colonial Style Material: Furniture-Grade Polyurethane. |
Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric, Ionic (Attic) & Colonial. Material: Polyurethane. |
Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric, Tuscan Round, Ionic (Attic) & Ionic (Attic) Round. Material: All the same material.
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TAPER
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Architecturally correct entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered at standard mold sizes. |
Architectural entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered at all sizes. |
Architecturally correct entasis, Bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered at standard mold sizes. |
Varies |
Architecturally correct entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered at standard mold sizes. |
Architecturally correct entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered at standard mold sizes. |
ASTRAGAL
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Classic |
Classic |
Classic |
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Flying Saucer |
Classic |
FLUTES
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Flute dimensions remain constant entire length of column shaft. Auto-flute available up to 12". |
Custom: Are modified to your specific length. |
Custom: Can be modified to your specific length. |
Architectural: Cannot be altered (8" x 8' - 16" x 18').
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Custom: Auto flute available up to 12".
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Custom: Modified to your specific length. |
EXTERIOR
COATING
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Ready for priming & painting on site (light sanding & washing required). |
Gel primer coat included - requires painting. |
Requires priming & painting (light sand & wash too). |
Painting is required (no dark colors). Prime with top quality exterior latex primer, or an oil-based primer. |
Ready to paint. Remove excess dust or dirt before painting. |
Color integral with uv inhibitors.
Does not require painting.
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LENGTH OF
COLUMN
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Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. |
Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Made to OAH. |
Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut. |
Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut. |
Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut. |
Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut. |
PLEASE CONTACT A CHADSWORTH SALES CONSULTANT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CUSTOMIZING YOUR COMPOSITE COLUMNS
1-800-486-2118 or sales@columns.com
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