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Imperial Productions
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Round & Square Column
Bases
Tuscan, Attic &
Square
Tuscan
Bases
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Tuscan
Base are
a simplified
Doric order style. Although
from the Italian Renaissance
(14th
century), they have great
appeal today in both classical or
modern
architecture.
2 Types: Solid & Hollow
* Solid Bases take the load from
the shaft
* Hollow Bases have the shaft
inside bearing down on the
substrata with the base acting
as a wrap around ring
* Non Wood Tuscan bases are
made from molds, while
custom hardwood bases can
be made to your specifications
Custom
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Attic Bases
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Attic
Bases are used on Decorative Columns Doric, Roman Ionic, Roman Corinthian,
Scamozzi, Temple of the Winds
Imperial
offers 2 Types: Solid & Hollow
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Solid Bases take the load from the shaft
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Hollow Bases have the shaft inside bearing
down on the substrata with the base acting
as a wrap around ring
Non
Wood Attic bases are made from molds,
while
custom hardwood bases can be made to
your specifications
Custom
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Load Bearing Plugs
Made
from White Oak, these custom made load bearing plugs allow a decorative
hollow base to be placed around the plug that supports the column shaft.
Explore the Plugs
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Square Load Bearing Plinths
Square
plinths can be made from White Oak and GFRC-ZeamentTM.
Remove rotted bases and slide in new load bearing plugs.
Explore the Square Plinths
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Hardwood
Hand Crafted
All parts can
be
customized
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Hardwood
Columns
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
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Fiberglass
Interior /
Exterior
Made from
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Fiberglass
Load Bearing
Columns
Fiberglass is a
combination of
polyester resins and glass fibers with a Gelcoat covering. They are
made from molds and approximately 2-3lbs per square foot.
Fiberglass is weather resistant and is suitable for emersion in water for
fountains. The tensile strength is superior for earthquakes and hurricane zones
however they do requires to be affixed to the substrate with hardware
supplied by others. Fiberglass columns meet
ASTM-E84 fire rating standards when specified as an upgrade. They
are molded in 2 pieces and seamlessly put together when ordered whole.
Specify in halves for post wrap or pilaster applications or wedged for
corners.
Use Bondo to cover seams.
Expensive new molds are required for customization however they can be cut to height
by the factory or others.
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Fiberglass
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FRP-PolyCompTM
Interior /
Exterior
Made from
Molds
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FRP-PolyCompTM
Load Bearing
Composite Columns
FRP is 70%
calcium carbonate, 5% marble chips, 25% Polyester Resins.
Meets
ASTM-E84 fire rating. Specify in halves for post wrap or pilaster
applications or wedged for corners. Expensive new molds are
required for customization however they can be cut to height by the
factory or others.
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FRP-PolyCompTM
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ArchPolymerTM
Interior /
Exterior
Made from
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ArchPolymerTM
Decorative Columns
ArchPolymerTM
is a
synthetic wood with the same consistency as white pine. It is not a
plastic. It is rot, water and insect resistant, cuts like wood and
comes white primed. Class A Fire Rating is an upgrade that can be
specified to put into the mix. They are molded in 2 pieces. Use
our PolySpackling Compound to cover any seams. They can be cut to height
by the factory or others. For custom sizes for volume orders request a
quote.
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ArchPolymerTM
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GRG-NeoPlasterTM
Made from
Molds
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GRG-NeoPlasterTM
Decorative
Interior Columns
Alpha gypsum, cement, water, re-enforced with glass
fibers.
Lite weight 2-3lbs
per square foot. Meets ASTM-E84 Fire rated.
Odorless and
emission free. Interior use only in dry areas.
Made in a
mold in 2 pieces - tape & mud seam.
Customization
by cutting bottom of the shaft
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GRG-NeoPlasterTM
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GFRC-ZeamentTM
Attic
Bases
To replace rotted or
broken bases,
GFRC-ZeamentTM
is the perfect solution! It is a composite of Portland cement and
polymers producing a smooth exterior finish. It is strong, heavy and
load bearing. The Torus and Plinth are hollow, however the Plinth is
wide enough to carry column loads. Custom sizes are available from 6" to
48" diameter. Large bases are made in 2 parts Torus and Plinth or split for reassembly around an
existing column
shaft.
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Real
Metal Coating
All of the column materials can be coated
with real metal. This applies particularly to captials and bases.
We have done real metal coating on column shafts as well
Explore Real Metal Coating
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Metallic
Paints
For finishing shops or the DIY client, we
offer Ronan Aqua Leaf Real Metal Paints. Apply with an air brush or
regular brush for highlighting golds, silvers and bronzes.
Explore Ronan Paints
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Go To Main Column Page
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How to Order Products
1-800-399-7585 +1-416-264-6096
email:
sales@imperialproductions.com |
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* All Prices &
specifications in this website subject to change without notice |
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* Prices are
net, Freight, Taxes & Duties charged where applicable otherwise client is
responsible for remittance |
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* Measurements
are approximate only, Final Product may vary from this website |
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COPYRIGHT MRDCI Martin Richards Design and Contracting Inc, Martin
Richards DesignTM
and Imperial
Productions®
Feb 2018
all rights reserved
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Last
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