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CHADSWORTH COLUMNS
A COMPARISON OF OUR WOOD COLUMNS
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AUTHENTIC REPLICATION
(DESIGN SERIES 100) |
AUTHENTIC REPLICATION
ECONOMICAL LINE |
CLASSIC BUILDER GRADE
(DESIGN SERIES 300) |
COLONIAL BUILDER GRADE
(DESIGN SERIES 400) |
MATERIAL
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All species of wood |
Paint-grade wood, Cedar |
Paint-grade wood, Cedar |
Paint-grade wood, Cedar |
SHAFT DIAMETER
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Actual |
Actual |
Nominal |
Nominal |
STAVE/WALL THICKNESS BEFORE TURNING
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2" - 4"
Solid
4" - 5" Dia.
1" +/-
6" - 10" Dia.
1-9/16" +/-
12" - 22" Dia.
2" +/-
24" - 36" Dia.
3" +/-
30" - 36" Dia. Fluted
4"
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6" - 12" Dia.
1-5/16" +/-
14" - 18" Dia.
1-9/16" +/-
20" Dia. - 24" Dia.
2" +/-
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6" - 12" Dia.
1-5/16" +/-
14" - 18" Dia.
1-9/16" +/-
20" Dia. - 24" Dia.
2" +/-
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6" - 12" Dia.
1-5/16" +/-
14" - 18" Dia.
1-9/16" +/-
20" Dia. - 24" Dia.
2" +/-
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GLUE BOND |
TYPE 1 Waterproof
Casein Glue
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TYPE 1 Waterproof
Casein Glue
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TYPE 1 Waterproof
Casein Glue
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TYPE 1 Waterproof
Casein Glue
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PLAIN CAPITALS
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Design: Tuscan, Greek, & Roman Doric. Material: Wood, fiberglass, polyurethane.
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Design: Tuscan, Greek, & Roman Doric. Material: Wood, fiberglass, polyurethane.
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Design: Builder Grade
Material: Polyurethane or wood for an additional charge.
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Design: Builder Grade
Material: Polyurethane or wood for an additional charge.
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DECORATIVE CAPITALS
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Most styles available. Material: cast marble, Polyester resin, fiberglass, plaster & wood resin-stain grade plaster. |
Most styles available. Material: cast marble, Polyester resin, fiberglass, plaster & wood resin-stain grade plaster, cast marble. |
Available in most sizes, but may not fit properly. Material: Fiberglass/plaster, cast marble. |
Available in most sizes, but may not fit properly. Material: Fiberglass/plaster, cast marble. |
BASES
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Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric & Ionic (Attic). Material: Wood, marble composite, polyurethane, fiberglass.
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Design: Tuscan, Roman Doric & Ionic (Attic). Material: Wood, marble composite, polyurethane, fiberglass.
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Design: Builder Grade. Material: Polyurethane or Wood. |
Design: Builder Grade. Material: Polyurethane or Wood. |
PLINTHS |
Material: Wood, fiberglass, polyurethane, or cast aluminum for most column sizes.
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Material: Wood, fiberglass, polyurethane, or cast aluminum for most column sizes.
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Material: Polyurethane or Wood. |
Material: Polyurethane or Wood. |
TAPER
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Architecturally correct entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered or custom to your specifications. |
Architecturally correct entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered. |
Architectural entasis, bottom 1/3 straight, upper 2/3 tapered at standard heights. |
Straight taper full length of column shaft. |
ASTRAGAL
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Architecturally correct proportions & projections (bead molding). |
Architecturally correct proportions & projections (bead molding). |
Classic: Architecturally correct. |
Double bead. Not architecturally correct. |
FLUTES
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Architecturally correct Ionic & Doric flutes taper up the shaft in both width and depth. Extends approximately 1/2" from top and bottom of shaft and can be adjusted. |
Architecturally correct Ionic & Doric flutes taper up the shaft in both width and depth. Extends approximately 1/2" from top and bottom of shaft and can be adjusted. |
Flute dimensions remain constant entire length of column shaft. Fillet tapers. Flutes are more shallow than Authentic. Flutes may be altered. |
Flute dimensions remain constant entire length of column shaft. Fillet tapers. Flutes are shallow. Flutes may be altered.
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EXTERIOR COATING
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Three coats oil-base primer; hand sanded between coats. |
Three coats oil-base primer; hand sanded between coats. |
Finish sanding and priming optional. |
Finish sanding and priming optional. |
INTERIOR COATING |
Heavy asphaltum coating applied on the bottom edge and top of exterior columns. |
Heavy asphaltum coating applied on the bottom edge and top of exterior columns. |
Optional |
Optional |
LENGTH OF COLUMN
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Built to overall length desired. Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. |
Built to overall length desired. Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. |
Standard Lengths: Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. |
Standard Lengths: Overall length includes the capital, shaft, base molding & plinth. Column shaft can be cut in field. |
CRATING |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
Optional |
PLEASE CONTACT A CHADSWORTH SALES CONSULTANT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CUSTOMIZING YOUR WOOD COLUMNS 1-800-486-2118 or sales@columns.com
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