Architectural
Hardwood Columns |
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| The Classic
Standard Giacomo Barozzio da Vignola wrote Manuals
for the Five Orders of Architecture in 1562, setting down in minute detail the
correct proportions of the Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite orders of
columns and entablatures.
The book became the standard text for architects for the
next three centuries, and Vignola's proportions for the relative dimensions of a column's
base, shaft diameter and length, and capital are still the accepted standard today. |
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Tuscan
Tuscan is the Latin order Vignola put first for its massive simplicity.
It comprises the fewest parts and appears capable of bearing the heaviest loads.
Classically, the shaft length is seven times its diameter and plain rather than
fluted. |
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The
Technologically Advanced Execution Vignola
could not have envisioned the computerized numerically controlled (CNC) profiler that
Dixie-Pacific uses to taper and angle the staves that make up their columns. |
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| Their CNC profiler
is the most accurate milling machine in existence. It is also expensive.
However, it ensures that the staves align perfectly when assembled into shafts, and that
the correct entasis, or curvature, is machined into each stave to conform to the slightly
bowed taper of the Vignola standard. The lathe then follows the same curve when
turning the entire shaft, allowing each stave to be equally thick throughout its
length. The result is that these columns, when properly maintained, can endure
almost as long as Vignola's standards for them. We happen to think these are the
best hardwood columns you can buy. |
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Doric
The Doric column is next in strength and simplicity to the Tuscan.
Quite often it is seen without a base, in imitation of trees. Classically,
the shaft length is eight times its bottom diameter. Doric shafts may be plain or
fluted by 20 shallow channels. The Romans adapted this Greek order by creating more
decorative bases and capitals. |
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Superior
gluing comes both from the quality of the glue and the time and care invested in
its use. Dixie-Pacific uses only the highest grade of Type 1 waterproof glue. During the gluing process, each clamp on the shaft is hand torqued to
ensure equal pressure along the shaft, and clamps are left in place for a full 16 hours.
Meticulous finishing ensures that our
columns perform to your expectations. All shafts that are to be used on exteriors
are painted inside with asphaltum; pine columns are treated with a wood preservative.
Columns to be painted are primed after turning and sanding with an oil-based
primer. Each coat of primer is sanded to give an excellent surface for your final
coats.
Ease of installation is assured.
Complete instructions are shipped with each order. When you receive our columns,
they must be stored in a cool, dry place. We provide a metal flashing to protect the
top of each wooden capital. Before installation, columns must be painted with two
coats of an oil-based paint to prevent any moisture from entering the shaft once they are
installed. |
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Ionic
The classicially correct Ionic column shaft is slightly more than nine
times its bottom diameter in length, so it is more graceful than the Doric. Its
easily recognizable capital is decorated with spiral volutes both in the original Greek
and adapted Roman design. The shaft is often decorated with 24 semi-circular flutes
separated by flag edges or fillets. |
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Flexibility
of Design Custom Columns
Dixie-Pacific has produced many columns to the custom designs of architects, and we
have the custom capabilities to match existing columns. We invite you to submit your
own designs to us.
Pilasters
Generally, pilasters are decorative, non load-bearing columns attached to a wall.
Dixie-Pacific manufactures pilasters in plans and styles to match full-round
columns, and of course we at Lynn Lumber carry the full line of available sizes and
styles.
Square Columns
Dixie-Pacific manufactures square columns and pilasters to your specifications
using the same materials as our other columns. Square pilasters usually do not
diminish in width at the top, leaving their capitals one-fifth broader than those of
columns.
Columns That Surround a Structural Support
If your columns are used strictly as decoration around a structural support, we can
manufacture them in halves and include our exclusive spline joint for aligning the halves. |
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Corinthian
The most slender (ten times the bottom diameter) belongs to the Greek
Corinthian order and its adaptation, the Latin Composite. The Corinthian order
features an inverted bell capital decorated with two tiers of eight stylized acanthus
leaves, topped by volutes. The shaft is plain or fluted in the Ionic style.Composite
This order is the Roman adaptation of the Corinthian order, with an even
more ornate capital. It uses the same proportions for base, shaft, capital and
entablature as the Corinthian order, the shaft, again, is plain or fluted in the Ionic
style. |
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Columns - Specifications |
| Cap: Tuscan, Base:
Tuscan
Column Design: 10-P (plain) or 10-F (Ionic flutes)
Sizes in inches
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Bottom
Dia |
Top
Dia |
Plinth |
Base
Mold |
Cap
Square |
Cap Round |
| A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
J |
K |
| 8 |
6-1/2 |
10-3/4 |
1-7/8 |
2-3/8 |
9-3/8 |
1-3/8 |
1 |
1-5/8 |
1 |
| 10 |
8-1/2 |
13-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
2-7/8 |
12-1/8 |
1-3/4 |
1-1/4 |
2-1/16 |
1-1/4 |
| 12 |
10 |
16-1/8 |
2-3/4 |
3-1/4 |
14-3/8 |
2 |
1-3/8 |
2-1/2 |
1-3/8 |
| 14 |
12 |
18-3/4 |
3-3/8 |
4 |
17-1/8 |
2-3/8 |
1-5/8 |
2-7/8 |
1-1/2 |
| 16 |
13-1/2 |
21-1/2 |
3-7/8 |
4-1/2 |
19-1/4 |
2-3/4 |
1-7/8 |
3-3/8 |
2 |
| 18 |
15 |
24-1/4 |
4-1/4 |
5-3/8 |
21-1/2 |
3 |
2-1/8 |
3-3/4 |
2-1/8 |
| 20 |
17 |
27 |
4-3/4 |
6 |
24-1/4 |
3-3/8 |
2-1/4 |
4-1/8 |
2-1/4 |
| 22 |
18-1/2 |
29-3/4 |
5-1/4 |
6-7/8 |
26-1/2 |
3-3/4 |
2-1/2 |
4-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
| 24 |
20 |
32-1/2 |
5-3/4 |
7-1/2 |
28-3/4 |
4-1/8 |
2-3/4 |
5 |
2-5/8 |
| 26 |
22 |
35 |
6-1/4 |
8-3/8 |
31-1/2 |
4-3/8 |
3 |
5-3/8 |
2-7/8 |
| 28 |
23-1/2 |
38 |
6-3/4 |
8-3/4 |
33-3/8 |
4-3/4 |
3-1/4 |
5-7/8 |
3 |
| 30 |
25 |
40-1/2 |
7-1/4 |
9-1/4 |
35-3/4 |
5-1/8 |
3-1/2 |
6-1/4 |
3-1/2 |
| 32 |
27 |
43-3/8 |
7-3/4 |
10 |
37-5/8 |
5-1/2 |
3-3/4 |
6-5/8 |
3-5/8 |
| 34 |
28-1/2 |
46 |
8-1/4 |
10-7/8 |
41 |
5-3/4 |
3-7/8 |
7-1/8 |
3-3/4 |
| 36 |
30 |
48-3/4 |
8-3/4 |
11-3/8 |
42-3/4 |
6-1/4 |
4-1/4 |
7-1/2 |
4 |
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| Greek Doric, Base:
None
Column Design: 20-P (plain) or 20-F (Doric flutes)
Sizes in inches
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Bottom
Dia |
Top
Dia |
Cap
Height |
Cap
Breath |
| Square |
Round |
Neck |
Square |
| A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
| 8 |
6-1/2 |
1-3/8 |
1-5/8 |
1/2 |
9-1/4 |
| 10 |
8-1/4 |
1-3/4 |
2-1/16 |
5/8 |
11-5/8 |
| 12 |
9-3/4 |
2-1/8 |
2-9/16 |
3/4 |
13-3/4 |
| 14 |
11-1/4 |
2-7/16 |
2-13/16 |
1 |
16 |
| 16 |
12-3/4 |
2-13/16 |
3-3/8 |
1-1/8 |
18-1/8 |
| 18 |
14-1/2 |
3-1/8 |
3-11/16 |
1-1/4 |
20-1/2 |
| 20 |
16 |
3-1/2 |
4-1/16 |
1-7/16 |
22-5/8 |
| 22 |
18 |
3-3/4 |
4-3/8 |
1-9/16 |
25-1/4 |
| 24 |
19-1/2 |
4-1/4 |
4-7/8 |
1-3/4 |
27-1/8 |
| 26 |
20-1/2 |
4-9/16 |
5-5/16 |
1-7/8 |
29 |
| 28 |
22-1/2 |
4-7/8 |
5-3/4 |
2 |
31-3/4 |
| 30 |
24 |
4-1/4 |
6-1/8 |
2-1/8 |
34 |
| 32 |
26 |
5-5/8 |
6-9/16 |
2-1/4 |
36-3/4 |
| 34 |
27-1/4 |
5-7/8 |
6-7/8 |
2-3/8 |
38-3/4 |
| 36 |
29 |
8-1/4 |
7-3/8 |
2-1/2 |
41 |
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| Cap: Roman Doric,
Base: Roman Doric
Column Design: 30-P (plain) or 30-F (Doric flutes)
Sizes in inches
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Bottom
Dia |
Top
Dia |
Plinth |
Base
Mold |
Cap
Square |
Cap Round |
| A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
J |
K |
| 8 |
6-1/2 |
10-3/4 |
1-7/8 |
2-3/8 |
9-3/4 |
1-1/2 |
1-1/8 |
1-5/8 |
1 |
| 10 |
8-1/2 |
13-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
3 |
12-1/2 |
1-3/4 |
1-3/8 |
2-1/16 |
1-1/4 |
| 12 |
10 |
16-1/8 |
2-3/4 |
3-7/16 |
14-3/4 |
2-3/8 |
1-5/8 |
2-1/2 |
1-3/8 |
| 14 |
12 |
18-3/4 |
3-3/8 |
4 |
17-1/2 |
2-3/4 |
2 |
2-7/8 |
1-1/2 |
| 16 |
13-1/2 |
21-1/2 |
3-7/8 |
4-7/8 |
19-7/8 |
3-1/8 |
2-1/4 |
3-3/8 |
2 |
| 18 |
15 |
24-1/4 |
4-1/4 |
5-5/8 |
22-1/4 |
3-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
3-3/4 |
2-1/8 |
| 20 |
17 |
27 |
4-3/4 |
6-1/4 |
25 |
4 |
2-3/4 |
4-1/8 |
2-1/4 |
| 22 |
18-1/2 |
29-3/4 |
5-1/4 |
6-3/4 |
27-3/8 |
4-3/8 |
3 |
4-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
| 24 |
20 |
32-1/2 |
5-3/4 |
7-1/2 |
29-3/4 |
4-1/2 |
3-1/4 |
5 |
2-5/8 |
| 26 |
22 |
35 |
6-1/4 |
8-1/8 |
32-1/2 |
5-1/8 |
3-1/2 |
5-3/8 |
2-7/8 |
| 28 |
23-1/2 |
38 |
6-3/4 |
8-5/4 |
34-5/8 |
5-1/2 |
3-7/8 |
5-7/8 |
3 |
| 30 |
25 |
40-1/2 |
7-1/4 |
9-3/8 |
37 |
5-7/8 |
4-1/8 |
6-1/4 |
3-1/2 |
| 32 |
27 |
43-3/8 |
7-3/4 |
10 |
39-1/4 |
6-1/4 |
4-1/4 |
6-5/8 |
3-5/8 |
| 34 |
28-1/2 |
46 |
8-1/4 |
10-3/4 |
42-1/8 |
6-5/8 |
4-5/8 |
7-1/8 |
3-3/4 |
| 36 |
30 |
48-3/4 |
8-3/4 |
11-1/4 |
44-1/8 |
7 |
5 |
7-1/2 |
4 |
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| Cap: Roman Doric,
Base: Attic
Column Design: 40-P (plain) or 40-F (Ionic flutes)
Sizes in inches
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Bottom
Dia |
Top
Dia |
Plinth |
Base
Mold |
Cap
Square |
Cap Round |
| A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
J |
K |
| 8 |
6-1/2 |
10-3/4 |
1-7/8 |
3-1/4 |
9-3/4 |
1-1/2 |
1-1/8 |
1-5/8 |
1 |
| 10 |
8-1/2 |
13-3/8 |
2-3/8 |
3-7/8 |
12-1/2 |
1-3/4 |
1-3/8 |
2-1/16 |
1-1/4 |
| 12 |
10 |
16-1/8 |
2-3/4 |
4-1/2 |
14-3/4 |
2-3/8 |
1-5/8 |
2-1/2 |
1-3/8 |
| 14 |
12 |
18-3/4 |
3-3/8 |
5-3/8 |
17-1/2 |
2-3/4 |
2 |
2-7/8 |
1-1/2 |
| 16 |
13-1/2 |
21-1/2 |
3-7/8 |
6-1/4 |
19-7/8 |
3-1/8 |
2-1/4 |
3-3/8 |
2 |
| 18 |
15 |
24-1/4 |
4-1/4 |
7-1/8 |
22-1/4 |
3-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
3-3/4 |
2-1/8 |
| 20 |
17 |
27 |
4-3/4 |
8-1/8 |
25 |
4 |
2-3/4 |
4-1/8 |
2-1/4 |
| 22 |
18-1/2 |
29-3/4 |
5-1/4 |
9 |
27-3/8 |
4-3/8 |
3 |
4-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
| 24 |
20 |
32-1/2 |
5-3/4 |
9-15/16 |
29-3/4 |
4-1/2 |
3-1/4 |
5 |
2-5/8 |
| 26 |
22 |
35 |
6-1/4 |
10-5/8 |
32-1/2 |
5-1/8 |
3-1/2 |
5-3/8 |
2-7/8 |
| 28 |
23-1/2 |
38 |
6-3/4 |
11-3/8 |
34-5/8 |
5-1/2 |
3-7/8 |
5-7/8 |
3 |
| 30 |
25 |
40-1/2 |
7-1/4 |
12 |
37 |
5-7/8 |
4-1/8 |
6-1/4 |
3-1/2 |
| 32 |
27 |
43-3/8 |
7-3/4 |
13-1/8 |
39-1/4 |
6-1/4 |
4-1/4 |
6-5/8 |
3-5/8 |
| 34 |
28-1/2 |
46 |
8-1/4 |
14 |
42-1/8 |
6-5/8 |
4-5/8 |
7-1/8 |
3-3/4 |
| 36 |
30 |
48-3/4 |
8-3/4 |
14-3/4 |
44-1/8 |
7 |
5 |
7-1/2 |
4 |
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Specifications -
Decorative Capitals |
| Roman Ionic |
Greek Angular Ionic with Necking |
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Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 5-1/4 |
2-1/4 |
6-1/8 |
| 6-1/2 |
3 |
8-1/4 |
| 7-1/2 |
3-1/4 |
10-1/8 |
| 8 |
3-5/8 |
10-1/2 |
| 9 |
3-5/8 |
11 |
| 10-1/2 |
4-1/2 |
12-1/2 |
| 11-1/2 |
4-3/4 |
13-1/2 |
| 12 |
5-1/2 |
17-1/2 |
| 13-1/2 |
6-1/8 |
18 |
| 15 |
6-1/4 |
20 |
| 16-1/4 |
6-1/2 |
25 |
| 18-3/4 |
6-3/4 |
25-1/4 |
| 20-1/2 |
9 |
26-1/2 |
| 22-3/4 |
9-1/2 |
28-1/2 |
| 25 |
12-1/2 |
32 |
Sizes in inches |
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Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 6-1/4 |
2-1/4 |
6-1/8 |
| 8-1/2 |
3 |
8-1/4 |
| 10-1/2 |
3-1/4 |
10-1/8 |
| 12-1/2 |
3-5/8 |
10-1/2 |
| 14-1/2 |
3-5/8 |
11 |
| 18 |
4-1/2 |
12-1/2 |
| 20-5/8 |
4-3/4 |
13-1/2 |
| 24 |
5-1/2 |
17-1/2 |
| Without Necking |
| 4-1/2 |
2-3/4 |
7-1/2 |
| 6-1/4 |
3-5/8 |
9-1/4 |
| 6-1/2 |
3-3/4 |
9-1/2 |
| 8-1/2 |
5-1/8 |
14-1/4 |
| 8-3/4 |
5-3/8 |
14-1/2 |
| 10-1/2 |
6 |
17-1/4 |
| 12-1/2 |
7-1/4 |
20-3/4 |
| 14-1/2 |
8-3/8 |
20-1/2 |
| 16 |
9-3/4 |
24-1/4 |
| 18 |
11 |
29-3/4 |
| 20-5/8 |
12-3/4 |
35 |
| 24 |
14-3/4 |
39-1/2 |
Sizes in inches |
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| Modern
Composite |
Greek Erectheum with necking |
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Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 4-1/2 |
6-1/2 |
7-1/2 |
| 4-3/4 |
7 |
8 |
| 6 |
8-1/2 |
10-3/4 |
| 8 |
11-1/2 |
16-1/2 |
| 9 |
12-1/4 |
16-1/2 |
| 10-1/2 |
14-1/2 |
19 |
| 12 |
17 |
20 |
| 16 |
22-1/2 |
25 |
Sizes in inches |
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Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 6-1/4 |
5-3/4 |
7-3/4 |
| 8 |
7-1/2 |
10-1/2 |
| 9-1/2 |
8-1/2 |
12 |
| 10 |
9-1/2 |
14-1/2 |
| 12-3/4 |
11-1/4 |
15 |
| 14-1/2 |
13-1/4 |
17-1/2 |
| 18 |
17 |
26 |
| 20-1/2 |
19 |
30-1/2 |
| 24 |
24-3/4 |
31 |
| Without Necking |
| 5 |
3-1/4 |
6-3/4 |
| 6 |
3-3/4 |
7-3/4 |
| 8 |
5-1/4 |
10-1/2 |
| 8-1/2 |
5-1/2 |
12 |
| 9-1/2 |
6 |
12 |
| 10 |
6-1/4 |
14-1/4 |
| 11-1/2 |
6-3/4 |
15 |
| 12-3/4 |
7 |
15 |
| 14-1/2 |
9 |
17-1/2 |
| 15-1/4 |
10-1/4 |
22 |
| 16-1/2 |
10 |
22-1/2 |
| 18 |
11 |
26 |
| 19-1/2 |
11-1/4 |
26 |
| 20-1/2 |
13 |
30-1/2 |
| 22 |
13 |
32-1/2 |
| 25 |
15 |
31 |
| 30-1/4 |
19-1/4 |
42-1/2 |
Sizes in inches |
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| Temple of Winds |
Scamozzi |
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Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 3-1/2 |
6 |
6 |
| 5-1/4 |
7 |
8 |
| 6-1/4 |
7-1/2 |
10-1/2 |
| 7 |
8 |
12 |
| 8 |
10 |
13-7/8 |
| 9 |
11-1/8 |
15-1/4 |
| 10 |
11-5/8 |
16-7/8 |
| 11 |
13-3/4 |
17 |
| 12 |
14 |
21-1/4 |
| 12 |
16 |
19 |
| 13-1/2 |
20 |
24 |
| 14 |
16 |
23 |
| 14-1/2 |
20-1/4 |
25-1/2 |
| 15 |
18-1/8 |
26-3/4 |
| 16 |
18-1/8 |
26-3/4 |
| 17-1/2 |
21-1/2 |
28 |
| 19-1/2 |
23-1/4 |
34-1/2 |
| 21 |
26-1/2 |
31-1/4 |
| 22 |
24 |
35 |
| 24 |
28 |
37 |
| 26 |
30 |
39 |
Sizes in inches |
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Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 2-3/4 |
2 |
5-1/2 |
| 4-1/4 |
2-1/2 |
6-1/2 |
| 4-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
6-1/2 |
| 5-1/4 |
2-5/8 |
7-3/4 |
| 5-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
8-1/2 |
| 6 |
2-7/8 |
10 |
| 6-3/4 |
3 |
10-1/4 |
| 7-1/4 |
3-1/4 |
10-1/2 |
| 7-3/4 |
3-1/2 |
11 |
| 8-1/4 |
3-7/8 |
13-1/2 |
| 8-1/2 |
3-7/8 |
14-1/2 |
| 9-1/2 |
4-1/2 |
16 |
| 10 |
4-7/8 |
16-3/4 |
| 11 |
5 |
17-1/2 |
| 12 |
5-1/2 |
19 |
| 13 |
6 |
19-1/2 |
| 14-1/2 |
6-1/4 |
22-1/4 |
| 15-1/4 |
7 |
23-1/2 |
| 16 |
7-1/2 |
25 |
| 17-1/2 |
8-3/4 |
26 |
| 18 |
8-1/2 |
28-1/2 |
| 21 |
10-1/4 |
34-1/4 |
| 22-1/2 |
11 |
35-1/2 |
| 25 |
12-3/4 |
39 |
| 30 |
15 |
46 |
Sizes in inches |
|
| Roman
Corinthian |
Empire with necking |
 |
Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 4 |
5-3/4 |
8 |
| 4-1/2 |
7 |
9-1/2 |
| 6 |
8-1/2 |
12 |
| 7-1/4 |
10-1/4 |
12-3/4 |
| 7-1/2 |
11 |
13 |
| 8 |
11-1/2 |
15 |
| 8-1/2 |
12 |
15 |
| 9-1/2 |
13-1/2 |
17-3/4 |
| 10 |
14-1/2 |
18-1/2 |
| 11 |
15-1/2 |
18-1/2 |
| 12-1/2 |
17 |
22 |
| 14 |
20 |
27 |
| 16 |
23 |
32-1/2 |
| 18 |
25-1/2 |
39 |
| 19-1/2 |
28-1/2 |
42 |
| 22-1/2 |
32 |
42 |
| 24 |
34 |
46 |
| 26 |
37-1/2 |
46-1/2 |
| 32 |
42 |
55 |
Sizes in inches |
 |
Top Dia |
Capital |
| Height |
Abacus (square) |
| 4 |
5 |
7-1/2 |
| 5 |
6-7/8 |
9 |
| 6-1/2 |
7-3/4 |
10 |
| 8-1/2 |
10-1/4 |
13-1/2 |
| 10-1/4 |
11 |
18 |
| 12-1/2 |
14-1/2 |
20-1/2 |
| 14 |
17 |
23 |
| 20-1/2 |
19 |
35-1/2 |
| without necking |
| 4 |
2-1/2 |
7-1/2 |
| 5 |
3-1/8 |
9 |
| 6 |
3-1/4 |
10 |
| 6-1/2 |
3-1/4 |
10 |
| 8-1/2 |
5-1/4 |
13-1/2 |
| 9 |
5-1/2 |
16 |
| 10-1/4 |
16-1/4 |
18 |
| 11 |
6-3/4 |
18 |
| 12-1/2 |
7-1/4 |
20-1/2 |
| 14 |
8-3/4 |
23 |
| 16-1/2 |
10 |
32 |
| 18 |
11-1/4 |
34 |
| 20-1/2 |
12-3/4 |
35-1/2 |
| 22-1/2 |
13 |
37 |
Sizes in inches |
|
The Finest Materials |
| Dixie-Pacific and our
other architectural column suppliers have invested in the finest milling and manufacturing
equipment; it would be simply wasteful to use lesser quality materials. We assure
you that our products are made from the best quality materials available. If
you have questions about the right combination of plinth, base, shaft, and capital
materials for your use, please call our sales staff for help. |
| Capitals Our
plain capitals are manufactured from fiberglass, wood or high-density polyurethane.
Decorative capitals are manufactured from composition plaster, which allows
crisp detailing.
We are also able to offer you hand-carved hardwood capitals for applications
meant to showcase the beauty of natural stained wood.
Shafts
Our stock lumber also includes a large inventory of Poplar,
Ponderosa pine, and clear heart Redwood in both solid board and finger-jointed lengths.
We also manufacture columns from most any hardwood, including oak, cherry,
mahogany, teak or maple.
Base Molding
Base moldings are manufactured from fiberglass, wood, cast
marble, or high density polyurethane.
Plinths
As well as being an integral part of the column, the plinth
allows for ventilation of exterior columns. |
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| Load Bearing Capacity Load
bearing capacity is determined by the shaft thickness and diameter-to-length ratio.
Load-bearing capability is dependent on the concentric loading of the column. Sample
capacities are listed below; others can be computed by our sales staff. |
| Diameter |
Height |
Stave Thickness |
Load (lbs) |
| 8" |
8' |
1-1/2" |
6,000 |
| 12" |
8' |
2" |
14,000 |
| 20" |
16' |
2" |
18,000 |
| 24" |
16' |
3" |
22,000 |
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