Imperial Productions
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Roman Ionic Columns
Decorative
& Load Bearing
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The Ionic Order of Columns
is one of the three main Classical Greek orders of columns: Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian. Ionic uses an Attic Base.
The Ionic order is
typified by the Scrolls (volutes) that resemble a Rams Horn. The scrolls
face forward with the sides remaining as an elongated tube. All works well
until placement engages a corner, creating a dilemma as to which way to
face the volutes. The Romans created an angled Volute which was
typified by Scamozzi in the Renaissance.
Imperial Productions®
offers Ionic 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 Ionic 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.
Ionic 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 Ionic
columns can stand alone as a whole column or be specified to be split.
Split Ionic 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 Ionic Columns for commercial, residential, movie,
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Rope Shafts |
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Hardwood, ArchPolymerTM ,
GRG-NeoPlasterTM
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Attic Bases
Attic Bases are utilized
on all classical orders of columns and can be ordered separately. Specify split for post wrap,
split to engage a half column or wedged for corner placement.
For economical solutions:
Attic Bases made from
ArchPolymerTM,
a synthetic wood are lite weight, hollow, and decorative thus they do not hold
load as they wrap the
bottom of the column shaft.
Hardwood
Attic Bases are solid and hold load. We recommend White Oak for exterior
durability and hardness. Historic Reproductions are welcome for specific sizes.
Made up to 36" diameter.
The superior
material is
GFRC-ZeamentTM
is a Portland Cement with a very smooth finish. The Torus portion is
hollow to wrap around a column shaft, and the Plinth Frame
is strong to hold the load of the shaft.
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Attic Bases
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Load Plugs for
Hollow Caps & Bases
To transform hollow
decorative
ArchPolymerTM
Attic Bases to carry load,
we manufacture load plugs that are placed inside a hollow base or capital.
Specify the exact size to be fabricated from White Oak up to 36" diameters or
GFRC-ZeamentTM.
Both GFRC-Zeament and
Hardwood Attic bases
hold load and do not
require plugs
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Load Plugs
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Post Wrap Charts
CAD
drawing for Post Wraps. How to fit a square post into a round hole.
Drawings for multiple sizes.
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Steel Load Posts
Custom Made to
Order
Load posts can be
ordered for post wraps. Custom made from Galvanized steel to wrap
Decorative columns.
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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COPYRIGHT MRDCI Martin Richards Design and Contracting Inc, Martin Richards DesignTM
and Imperial
Productions®
Feb 2018 all rights
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Last
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