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  Imperial Productions®

 

  Doric Smooth

 & Fluted  Columns

 

 Load Bearing

 and Decorative

   

 

 

 Design Theory: Doric Column Origins

 

The Doric Order of Columns is one of the three main Classical Greek orders of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. Doric uses an Attic Base however Greek Doric has no base.

 

Imperial Productions® offers Doric columns with Tapered or

Non-Tapered stylus or shafts.  The shafts can be Fluted or Smooth. Tapered shafts may have the correct taper or entasis (ie Taper 2/3rds down the stylus from the top. The last third is straight ending at the Attic Base which is used on all orders except Tuscan. 

 

Imperial Productions® offers Doric columns both load bearing and decorative to wrap a load bearing posts or stand alone engaged against a wall to enhance a building's facade. Add columns to legitimize any modern building.

 

Doric Load Bearing Columns support the Entablature of a Classical or Modern structure. Larger diameters can support up to 20,000 lbs without internal supports.

 

Decorative Doric columns can stand alone as a whole column or be specified to be split. Split Doric columns can be engaged or placed against a solid wall or specified to be split-to-wrap a load bearing steel or wood post.

 

Imperial Productions® has a vast selection of Doric Columns for commercial, residential, movie, garden and theatre applications. 

 

 

 

  Source: Definitions by

 Vitruvius Pollio

 1st Centrury BC

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  For Prices Select Column Height

 

 

 Smooth Doric

      

 Imperial Heights       Metric Heights
 3 to 6 Feet  91.4cm to 1.8meters
 8 to 9 Feet  2.43 to 2.74 meters
 10 Feet  3.04 meters
 12 Feet  3.65 meters
 14 Feet  4.26 meters
 16 Feet  4.87 meters
 18 Feet  5.48 meters
 20 Feet  6.09 meters

 

 

   Fluted Doric

   

 Imperial Heights       Metric Heights
 8 Feet  2.43 meters
 9 Feet  2.74 meters
 10 Feet  3.04 meters
 12 Feet  3.65 meters

 

 

 

  Custom Sizes, Reproductions & Unique Designs

  

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 Note About our Custom Department

 

  One can specify Heights, Diameters, and Split Variations for

  columns made from  ArchPolymerTM, FRP-FiberComp & Hardwood

 

  Custom column are priced as per drawing or specifications submitted

  Provide the details and we will quote them for you

  send to email  sales@imperialproductions.com

 

 

 

 

 

 Standard Capitals and Bases sold separately 

 doric capitals from Imperial

 Attic bases for Decorative columns

 

 

 

 

 Finishing

    

 

 

 

 

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 Material Summary

 

 Hardwoods

  Hand Crafted

  All parts can be customized

 

 youtube video about hardwood columns

 

  Interior Paint Only: Finger Joint Pine

  

   Interior Stain & Paint: American Poplar,  Alder, Ash, Basswood,

   Beech, Birch Cherry, Maple, Maple (Sap), Mahogany-African,  

   Oak (Red), Oak (White), Walnut

 

   Exterior (Stain & Paint)

   White Pine, Knotty Pine, Clear Pine, Western Red Cedar

 

 

   Made in 5 Parts

   Whole Shafts or Split for Pilaster & Post Wrap

   Custom Heights with the correct enthasis

 

 

 

 Fiberglass

 Interior / Exterior use

 Made from Molds

 Interior & Exterior Composite

 

  Gelcoat, polyester resin and glass fibers.  Lite weight 2-3lbs per square

  foot.  Weather resistant for earthquakes and hurricane zones. 

  Meets ASTM-E84 fire rating. 

  Water resistant for fountains and water displays.

  Mold 2 pieces, Bondo to cover seam, no customization, cut to height

 

 

 

 PolyCompTM

 Interior / Exterior use

 Made from Molds

 youtube video all about polycomp columns

 Load Bearing Composite Columns 

 

  70% calcium carbonate, 5% marble chips, 25% Polyester Resins

  Meets ASTM-E84 fire rated. 

  Order whole or split for Post Wrap / Pilaster.

  No customization, cut to height, cut to height. 

  Post Wrap may involve modification of your load bearing posts

   or removal of tabs by others

 

 

 

 

 ZeamentTM

 Interior / Exterior use

 Made from Molds

 

 

 

 Exterior Composite Columns 

 

 Lite weight Portland cement, sand, alkali resistant fibers aggregates,

 polymer adhesive and water. Smooth internally pigmented 12 colors

 Sandblasted for Stone Look, Hurricane, earthquake zone.

 Can be submerged in water  Meets ASTM-E84 Fire rating

 Odorless and emission free safe for indoor use. 

 Made with natural raw materials can experience light variations

 in color and texture. 

 Molded in 2 parts

 Seam remains as a reveal.

 

 

 

 

 StoneMoldTM

 Interior use

 Made from Molds

 

 

 Interior Composite Columns 

 

 Molded stone: Alpha gypsum, pigment, aggregates water and polymers.

 Looks like natural stone. Weight 2-5 lbs / Foot.  Sealed with clear finish. 

 Made with natural raw materials and may experience slight variation in

 color and texture. 

 Molded in 2 parts

 seam remains as a reveal. 

 

 

 

 

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  How to Order Products  1-800-399-7585     416-264-6096  

  email: sales@imperialproductions.com

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  * All Prices & specifications in this website subject to change without notice

  * Prices are net, Freight, Taxes & Duties charged where applicable otherwise client is responsible for remittance

  * Measurements are approximate only, Final Product may vary from this website

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     and Imperial Productions®                                                        Feb 2018  all rights reserved

   Last Update APR-20