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 Tower of the Winds

  AKA - Known as

 Temple of the Winds

 

 

 

 

The Temple of the Winds is simplified variation of the Greek Corinthian. Found in the Athens Agora the "Temple of the Winds" is really the Tower of the winds which housed a water clock.   The capitals held up the porticos. This distinctive capital was documented by James Stuart and Nicholas Revett (1751 to 1753). There is one row of acanthus leaves with a row of plain water leaves supporting a square abacus.   The base is always an Attic Style.  Shafts can be Fluted,  Smooth or Rope profiles.  Finish your new Capitals & Bases with  Specialty Paints and Real Metal Coating 

 

 

         For Prices Select Shaft Type & Height

 

 

 

 Smooth Temple Collection

 

       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 Fluted Temple Collection

 

       
 
 
 

 

 

 

   Temple with Ropes

      

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITALS

 

    

Temple of the Winds Capitals

 

The Temple of the Winds is simplified variation of the Greek Corinthian. Found in the Athens Agora the "Temple of the Winds" is really the Tower of the winds which housed a water clock. The capitals held up the porticos. This distinctive capital was documented by James Stuart and Nicholas Revett (1751 to 1753). There is one row of acanthus leaves with a row of plain water leaves supporting a square abacus.  

 Explore the Temple Capital Collection

 

 

 

 

  BASES

 

 Attic bases for Decorative columns 

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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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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  INTERNAL SUPPORTS

 

 Post Wrap Charts and Drawings 

Post Wrap Charts

 

 CAD drawing for Post Wraps. How to fit a square post into a round hole. Drawings for multiple sizes.

 

  Explore the Charts

 

 

  Steel Posts - Custom Sizes

Steel Load Posts

Custom Made to Order

 

Load posts can be ordered for post wraps.  Custom made from Galvanized steel to wrap Decorative columns.

 

  Explore Steel Load Posts for Wraps

 

 

 

MATERIALS

 

 

 Explore Short Video on the 6 Materials for Colunn Bases.

 

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 Hardwood

 

  Hand Crafted

  All parts can be

  customized

 

 youtube video about hardwood columns 

 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

 

  Explore Hardwoods

 

 

  how to preserve wood

 Explore how to treat hardwood columns and bases for rot protection.

 

  Explore Treating Hardwoods

 

 

 Fiberglass

 

 Interior / Exterior

 Made from Molds

 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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 FRP-PolyCompTM

 Interior / Exterior

 Made from Molds

 

 youtube video all about polycomp columns

 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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 ArchPolymerTM

 

 

 

 Interior / Exterior

 Made from Molds

 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. 

 

 Explore ArchPolymerTM

 

 

 

 

 

 FINISHING

 

 

 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

 

 

 

 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

 

 

 

MEDIA

 

 

 Explore Short Video on the 6 Materials for Colunn Bases.

 

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 A short Youtube video on Fixing Rotted column bases

 

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 A short Youtube video on how to cut FRP-PolyComp Columns

 

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 How we pack columns, capitals and bases.

 

  Explore the Freight Page

 

 

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

  email: sales@imperialproductions.com

           

  * 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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   Last Update JAN-26