Spun Cast Columns 4-5 Round Tapered 6 Capitals and Bases 7 Decorative Capitals 8 Round Non-Tapered 9-11 Square and Craftsman

Pultruded Columns 12-13 Round and Square

Arts & Crafts cPVC Columns 14-16 Square and Craftsman

Aluminum Columns 17-19 Round and Square

Wood Columns 20-21 Colonial Wood Columns 22 Capitals and Bases 22 Decorative Capitals 23 Classic Wood Columns

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C o n t e n t s

Crown Col lect ions

Spun cast fiberglass columns from Crown Column are

a satisfying combination of modern-day technology

and low maintenance care. Each column shaft is

manufactured by craftsmen to centuries old standards

creating an architectural entasis. Entasis, attributed to

ancient Greek architecture, is the slight convex curving

of the column shaft resulting in a most pleasing

appearance.

Quality, excellence, and aesthetic appeal make Crown

Column products an exceptional value.

Crown Column Col lect ionsSpun CastFiberglass Columns

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Round spun cast fiberglass columns are available in plain, fluted, and no-taper shafts. Spun cast columns are a

composition of cast, glass-reinforced polymers with exceptional strength and durability.

Available in a wide array of sizes, our columns are manufactured to be aesthetically pleasing and low

maintenance. To complement our columns we have developed an extensive offering of capitals and bases.

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Specifications for Round Tapered Spun Cast Columns with Poly Tuscan Capital & Base

FlutedSpun Cast

Column

PlainSpun Cast

Column

Columns to Surround Structural Supports

SizeMaximum

RoundSupport

MaximumSquare

Support

A B6" 3" 21/2"

8" 51/4" 311/16"

10" 67/8" 413/16"

12" 87/16" 57/8"

14" 101/16" 71/8"

16" 127/8" 91/8"

18" 143/8" 103/16"

20" 165/8" 113/4"

22" 181/4" 127/8"

24" 201/4" 141/4"

28" 22" 151/2"

30" 251/4" 173/4"

Size Bottom Diameter

Neck Diameter

Base Plinth Width

Base Plinth

Base Mouldng

Capital Square Width

Capital Square

Capital Round Bead Bottom

FluteTop

FluteFlute

WidthAbove Bead

Numberof Flutes

LengthsAvailable (ft.)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M -

6" 55/8" 51/2" 81/4" 11/2" 13/4" 71/8" 11/8" 5/8" 1" 103/4” 1" 5/16" 31/4" 16 5, 6, 8,9, 10

8" 75/8" 61/2" 101/4" 17/8" 23/8" 99/16" 13/8" 1" 1" 103/4” 1" 11/16" 41/4" 24 5'-6", 6, 8, 9, 10

10" 95/8" 81/2" 127/8" 23/8" 27/8" 117/8" 13/4" 11/4" 1" 103/4” 1" 7/8" 51/8" 24 6, 8, 9, 10, 12

12" 115/8" 10" 151/4" 23/4" 31/4" 141/2" 2" 13/8" 1" 103/4” 1" 1" 57/8" 24 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16

14" 135/8" 12" 183/4" 33/8" 4" 171/4" 23/8" 15/8" 11/8" 103/4” 1" 1" 67/8" 24 8, 9, 10,12, 14, 16

16" 155/8" 131/2" 211/4" 37/8" 41/2" 191/4" 23/4" 17/8" 11/4" 103/4” 1" 11/4" 71/2" 248, 9, 10,

12, 14, 16, 18, 20

18" 171/2" 153/8" 245/8" 4" 55/8" 223/8" 31/8" 23/4" 11/8" 103/4” 11/2" 13/8" 87/8" 2410, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26

20" 191/2" 173/16" 27" 43/4" 61/2" 2415/16" 33/8" 27/8" 17/16" 103/4" 11/2" 13/8" 9" 2410, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20,

22, 24

22" 215/8" 191/4" 301/4" 53/8" 67/8" 271/2" 17/8" 33/4" 3" 103/4” 11/2" 111/16" 101/4" 24 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26

24" 235/8" 211/4" 331/2" 57/8" 77/16" 301/2" 23/16" 41/16" 31/2" 103/4” 11/2" 111/16" 115/16" 2412, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28,

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28" 28" 241/8" 38" 63/4" 83/4" 333/8" 21/8" 43/4" 31/4" 103/4” 11/2" 2" 113/4" 24 20, 22, 24, 26, 28

30" 295/8" 261/2" 411/8" 61/2" 83/8" 381/4" 31/16" 45/8" 4" 103/4” 11/2" 2" 147/8" 24 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30

– Available plain or fluted.

Tapered Spun Cast Fiberglass

Round Tapered Spun Cast

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Crown Column spun cast fiberglass columns

come standard with a Tuscan capital and base

moulding and are made from materials that are

water resistant, rot resistant, and impervious to

insect infestation. Optional design styles include

the Attic base, the Roman Doric capital and

base, and Contemporary capitals and bases

for non-tapered fiberglass columns.

For more traditional installations, Crown offers

a full range of decorative capitals that can be

viewed on page 7.

Our Builder Tuscan capital and bases are a low

profile design for use in railing applications.

Dimensions for Roman Doric Capital & Base

Engineered Resin (ER) Tuscan Capital & Base

Dimensions for Builder Tuscan Capital & Base

Dimensions for Attic Base

SizeBase

PlinthWidth

BasePlinth

BaseMoulding

CapitalSquareWidth

CapitalSquare

CapitalRound

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6" 81/4" 11/2" 13/4" 71/8" 11/8" 5/8"

8" 103/8" 17/8" 27/16" 93/4" 17/16" 11/16"

10" 1215/16" 23/8" 31/8" 121/2" 13/4" 19/16"

12" 151/4" 23/4" 31/2" 143/4" 23/16" 11/2"

14" 185/8" 33/8" 41/16" 171/2" 25/16" 21/16"

16" 207/8" 33/4" 51/4" 201/2" 23/4" 19/16"

18" 231/4" 4" 51/2" 231/8" 3" 13/4"

Size BasePlinth

BasePlinth

Base Moulding

Capital Square

CapitalRound

CapitalRound

C D E F G H6” 81/4” 11/2” 13/4” 71/2” 11/8” 5/8”8” 101/4” 17/8” 23/8” 99/16” 13/8” 1”

10” 127/8” 23/8” 27/8” 117/8” 13/4” 11/4”12” 151/4” 23/4” 31/4” 141/2” 2” 13/8”

Size BasePlinth

BasePlinth

Base Moulding

Capital Square

CapitalSquare

CapitalRound

C D E F G H6” 77/8” 11/4” 11/2” 71/8” 13/8” 5/8”8” 97/8” 11/4” 11/2” 95/8” 13/8” 1”

10” 117/8” 11/4” 11/2” 113/8” 13/8” 1”12” 133/4” 11/4” 11/2” 127/8” 13/8” 1”

SizeBase

PlinthWidth

BasePlinthHeight

Base Moulding Size

BasePlinthWidth

BasePlinthHeight

BaseMoulding

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Poly for Cast Fiberglass

6” 81/2” 11/2” 27/16” 18” 25" 43/8" 71/4"8” 101/4” 17/8” 31/4” 20” 2711/16" 47/8" 81/4"

10” 13” 23/8” 37/8” 22” 301/4" 53/8" 91/4"12” 151/4” 23/4” 41/2” 24” 331/2" 6" 101/4"14” 185/8” 33/8” 53/8” 28” 38" 63/4" 113/8"16” 211/2” 37/8” 61/4” 30” 411/4" 61/2" 111/4"

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Synthetic Capitals & Bases

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Ornamental Capitals

Crown Column offers an extensive selection of specialty items such as decorative capitals from a composite mold of

marble and polyester resin. They can be mounted on either plain or fluted spun cast tapered columns for interior or

exterior use. These capitals are true to their original inspirations and when combined with today’s advanced material

technology and construction methods, they form a truly unique product.

Ornamental Capitals

Style 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" 30"

Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble Poly Marble

Empire 3 3 3 3 3 3

Empire w/ Necking 3 3 3 3 3 3

Greek Angular Ionic 3 3 3 3 3 3

Greek Erectheum 3 3 3 3 3 3

Greek Erectheumw/ Necking 3 3 3 3

Greek Ionic 3 3 3 3 3

Modern Composite 3 3 3 3 3

Roman Corinthian 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Roman Ionic 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Scamozzi 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Temple of the Winds 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Decorative Capitals

RomanIonic

Empire Empirewith Necking

GreekAngular Ionic

GreekErectheum

ScamozziGreek Erectheumwith Necking

ModernComposite

RomanCorinthian

Templeof Winds

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Dimensions for Non-Tapered Spun Cast Fiberglass with Poly Contemporary Capital & Base

Non-TaperedSpun Cast

Column

ContemporaryCapital & Base Set

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Round Non-Tapered Spun Cast

Size BaseWidth

PlinthHeight

TorusHeight

EchinusHeight

AbacusHeight

AbacusWidth

C D E H G L

8” 101/2” 17/8” 13/4” 11/4” 11/2” 105/8”

10” 131/8” 23/8” 21/8” 11/4” 13/4” 1213/16”

12” 161/2” 27/8” 23/8” 13/4” 2” 157/8”

14” 191/2” 33/8” 31/8” 21/4” 3” 191/8”

16” 221/8” 4” 31/2” 21/4” 23/4” 22”

18” 245/8” 4” 4” 23/4” 31/8” 245/8”

24” 331/2” 53/4” 51/8” 31/2” 41/8” 333/8”

Dimensions for Tuscan Capital & Base for Non-Tapered Fiberglass

Tuscan

Contemporary

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Size BottomDiameter

NeckDiameter

BaseMoulding

Width

BaseMoulding

Height

CapMoulding

Height

CapMoulding

Width

MaxRound

Support

MaxSquare

SupportLengths Available (ft.)

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6” 55/8” 55/8” 81/8” 21/8” 21/8” 81/8” 31/2” 3” 8, 9

8” 75/8” 75/8” 101/4” 31/4” 31/4” 101/4” 65/8” 43/4” 6, 8, 9, 10

10” 95/8” 95/8” 13” 37/8” 37/8” 13” 85/8” 61/4” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12

12” 115/8” 115/8” 151/4” 41/2” 41/2” 151/4” 105/8” 71/2” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12

14” 135/8” 135/8” 185/8” 53/8” 53/8” 185/8” 125/8” 9” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14

16” 153/4” 153/4” 211/2” 61/4” 61/4” 211/2” 143/4” 101/2” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

18” 171/2” 171/2” 241/8” 75/16” 75/16” 241/8” 161/8” 111/2” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

24” 24” 24” 321/2” 915/16” 915/16” 321/2” 221/8” 153/4” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18,20, 22, 24, 26, 28,30

Square fiberglass columns offer an alternative to the more traditional round columns. Crown’s plain, fluted,

and recessed panel square spun cast fiberglass columns are made from specially formulated glass-reinforced

polymers with a one-piece shaft and applied astragal with an attractive capital and base moulding. Crown’s

square columns are both low maintenance and strong, resulting in a column that is easy to handle,

water-resistant and impervious to moisture- and insect-related problems.

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Size BottomDiameter

NeckDiameter

BaseMoulding

Width

BaseMoulding

Height

CapMoulding

Height

CapMoulding

Width

MaxRound

Support

MaxSquare

SupportLengths Available (ft.)

A B C E K L

6” 55/8” 55/8” 81/8” 21/8” 21/8” 81/8” 31/2” 3” 8, 9

8” 75/8” 75/8” 101/4” 31/4” 31/4” 101/4” 65/8” 43/4” 6, 8, 9, 10

10” 95/8” 95/8” 13” 37/8” 37/8” 13” 85/8” 61/4” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12

12” 115/8” 115/8” 151/4” 41/2” 41/2” 151/4” 105/8” 71/2” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12

14” 135/8” 135/8” 185/8” 53/8” 53/8” 185/8” 125/8” 9” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14

16” 153/4” 153/4” 211/2” 61/4” 61/4” 211/2” 143/4” 101/2” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

18” 171/2” 171/2” 241/8” 75/16” 75/16” 241/8” 161/8” 111/2” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

24” 24” 24” 321/2” 915/16” 915/16” 321/2” 221/8” 153/4” 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18,20, 22, 24, 26, 28,30

Dimensions for Square Fiberglass Columns with Tuscan Capital and Base

Square FlutedSpun Cast

Column

Square PlainSpun Cast

Column

Builder Capital & Base Set for Square Cast Column

Columns to Surround Structural Supports

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Square Fiberglass Spun CastSize Width Plinth

WidthPlinthHeight

TorusHeight

CinctureHeight Astragal Echinus

HeightAbacusHeight

AbacusWidth

Flute toTop ofBase

Flute toBottomof Cap

BaseOverallHeight

LengthsAvailable (ft.)

A C D E F G J K L M O R

6” 6” 91/8” 17/16” 15/16” 7/16” 1” 11/4” 13/8” 91/8” N/A N/A 35/16” 6, 8, 9, 10’

8” 8” 111/8” 17/8” 13/4” 5/8” 1” 13/8” 13/8” 1015/16” 4” 31/8” 41/4” 6, 8, 9, 10,12’

10” 10” 131/16” 21/4” 25/16” 3/4” 1” 11/4” 113/16” 123/4” 4” 41/8” 53/16” 51”, 6, 8, 9,10, 12, 14, 16’

12” 12” 169/16” 213/16” 23/8” 7/8” 1” 13/4” 21/16” 1611/16” N/A N/A 61/16” 8, 9, 10, 12,14, 16, 18’

14” 14” 193/8” 31/8” 27/8” 11/16” 1” 21/16” 21/2” 191/16” N/A N/A 79/16” 8, 10, 12’

16” 16” 221/8” 37/8” 33/8” 11/8” 1” 23/8” 23/4” 211/2” N/A N/A 83/8” 8, 10, 12,14, 16, 18, 20’

– Available fluted

SizeMax RoundSupport –

Plain

Max SquareSupport –

Plain

Max RoundSupport –

Fluted

Max SquareSupport –

Fluted

6”* 5” 35/8” N/A N/A

8” 65/8” 65/8” 65/8” 65/8”

10” 83/4” 83/4” 65/8” 65/8”

12” 103/4” 103/4” N/A N/A

14” 113/4” 113/4” N/A N/A

16” 141/2” 141/2” N/A N/A

* – Inside is round

SizeBase

PlinthWidth

BasePlinthHeight

BaseMoulding

Capital SquareWidth

CapitalSquareHeight

CapitalRoundHeight

Astragal

C D E F G H I

6” 85/8” 11/4” 11/2” 715/16” 1” 5/8” 1”

8” 105/8” 11/4” 11/2” 915/16” 1” 15/16” 1”

10” 125/8” 11/4” 11/2” 125/8” 11/4” 15/16” 1”

12” 145/8” 11/4” 11/2” 145/8” 13/8” 1” 1”

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Builder Capitaland Base

Square Fiberglass Cast

Dimensions for Square Fiberglass Columns with Tuscan Capital and Base

Dimensions for Craftsman Columns with Tuscan Capital & Base

Dimensions for Recessed Panel Columns with Tuscan Capital & Base

Columns to SurroundStructural Supports forRecessed Panel Columns

Columns to Surround Structural Supports for Craftsman Columns

Craftsman Spun Cast

Square Spun Cast Recessed Panel

Size BottomWidth

NeckWidth

BasePlinthWidth

BasePlinthHeight

BaseMoulding

Height

Capital AbacusWidth

CapitalAbacusHeight

CapitalEchinusHeight

Astragal LengthsAvailable

A B C D E F G H I10” x 6” 10” 51/2” 13” 21/2” 23/8” 95/8” 13/8” 13/8” 1” 66”10” x 8” 91/2” 71/2” 123/4” 23/8” 27/8” 101/4” 13/8” 1” 1” 66”

101/4” x 71/2” 101/4” 71/2” 131/2” 23/8” 21/4” 101/4” 1” 1” 1” 7’12” x 10” 12” 10” 169/16” 21/2” 21/2” 123/4” 13/8” 13/8” 1” 6’, 10’14” x 12” 14” 12” 183/4” 3” 3” 171/8” 2” 15/8” 1” 9’16” x 9” 16” 9” 183/4” 21/2” 21/2” 131/4” 13/8” 13/8” 1” 58”16” x 9” 16” 9” 191/16” 21/2” 21/2” 131/4” 13/8” 13/8” 1” 6’, 8’

16” x 12” 151/4” 111/2” 211/2” 37/8” 41/2” 151/4” 2” 13/8” 1” 58”, 6’, 8’

Size Max RoundSupport

Max SquareSupport

10” x 6” 41/4” 41/4”

10” x 8” 33/4” 33/4”101/4” x 71/2” 9” 9”

12” x 10” 103/4” 103/4”14” x 12” 123/4” 123/4”16” x 9” 143/4” 143/4”16” x 9” 143/4” 143/4”

16” x 12” 7’ 7’

Size WidthBase

PlinthWidth

BasePlinthHeight

BaseMoulding

Height

CapitalAbacusWidth

Capital AbacusHeight

CapitalEchinusHeight

Astragal

End ofPanel toEnd of

Column

Top ofColumn to

Start ofPanel

LengthsAvailable (ft.)

A C D E F G H I N O8” 8” 111/8” 17/8” 2” 1015/16” 13/8” 13/8” 1” 12” 7” 8, 9, 10

10” 10” 131/16” 21/4” 35/8” 123/4” 113/16” 113/16” 1” 141/2” 81/2” 8, 9, 1012” 12” 169/16” 213/16” 31/4” 1611/16” 21/16” 21/16” 1” 18” 101/2” 8, 9, 10, 12, 14

14” 14” 193/8” 35/8” 315/16” 191/16” 21/2” 21/2” 1” 21” 121/4” 8, 10, 14

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✔ Columns can be ordered split from the factory, or columns may be split at the job site.

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1. Prepare two sawhorses bywrapping cloth material at thesupport area to prevent damageto the column. Nail or clampblocks to the sawhorses to holdthe column in place whilesplitting.

2. Mark the center of the columnat the bottom of the shaft. Pulla string across this mark alongthe center of the shaft to the top(a stave glue line can be used asa guide for wood columns). In-sure the string is centered alongthe shaft and snap a chalk line.

3. Use a circumferencemeasuring tape to mark theother line dividing half thecircumference at the top andbottom of the shaft. Using themarks as a guide, snap thesecond chalk line.

4. Set the saw depth for cuttingthrough the bead (astragal)portion of the shaft. Note: Anabrasive cut-off blade should beused to split all fiberglasscolumns. Cut from the base endmoving toward the top of theshaft. Rotate the shaft and re-peat cut for the other side.

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✔ Split columns are manufactured to go against a wall or surround a structural support and are installedsimilarly to un-split columns.

✔ Split fiberglass columns are not load bearing.

✔ A Split Column Kit should be used to reassemble the shaft halves. If installing more than one splitcolumn, be sure to mark the column halves to prevent mismatch problems.

1. Measure the overall openingheight.

2. Always trim fiberglasscolumns from the bottom of theshaft using an abrasive cut-offblade. Make final adjustmentswith a belt sander or rasp.

3. Insure the adjoining surfacesare clean and dry. Apply a beadof polyurethane adhesive to allconnecting surfaces on bothhalves.

4. Align the column halves to-gether around the structuralsupport and join together.

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5. Secure using the straps pro-vided in the Split Column Kit.Place straps approximately 18"apart and pull tight.

6. Larger diameter columns re-quire joining two straps together.Temporary shims maybe re-quired to align thecolumn seam. The shims are re-moved after the polyurethaneadhesive has cured

Refer to Installation of Round Fiberglass Columns for more information on capital and base installation and finishing instructions.✔ Join the base halves together with the polyurethane adhesive and secure in place with rust resistant screws.✔ Join the capital halves together with the polyurethane adhesive and secure in place with rust resistant screws.✔ Apply paintable silicone sealant at the joints between the base, shaft and capital.

7. Install the joining plates at thetop and bottom of each seam.Pre-drill pilot holes through thecolumn and install the rust re-sistant screws provided in theSplit Column Kit.NOTE: Plates are not requiredfor wood columns.

8. Allow the polyurethaneadhesive to thoroughly cure andcut away the straps. Use a puttyknife to remove any excesspolyurethane adhesive. Use auto-motive body filler to cover anyvoids along each seam. Sand bothseams smooth.

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✔ Store all wood columns in a cool, dry and well ventilated area.✔ All split columns, capitals and bases must be primed with one (1)

coat of an exterior oil-based primer and then painted with two (2)coats of exterior oil-based paint. NOTE: The seams where glue isto be applied are not to be primed or painted.

✔ The end grain at the bottom of the shaft must be sealed and paintedto protect the column from moisture.

✔ Apply the oil-based primer and paint with a brush to best protectthe column from moisture. Follow the paint manufacturer'sinstructions for best results.

✔ Adequate ventilation is a necessity in the installation of woodcolumns. Ventilation must be provided for at the top of the columnby a recessed soffit. Ventilation will be provided at the bottom ofthe column by the precut openings in the plinth.

✔ Install flashing with all split capitals (Refer to Flashing InstallationInstructions) taking note not to disturb column ventilation.

SPLITWOOD COLUMNS

1. Determine the desiredlocation and temporarily set theshaft into position and ensurethat it is plumb. Lightly mark theoutline of the split shaft.

2. Measure the wall thicknessof the split column on each sideand cut pieces of wood blockingto fit inside the split column.

3. Securely mount the blockingto the wall every 24" along thelength of the column. Be sureto allow for the wall thicknessat each position.

4. Return the column intoposition on the wall. Pre-drill,countersink holes and attachthe shaft to the blocking withrust resistant screws. Do notover tighten the rust resistantscrews or column damage mayoccur.

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5. Apply sealant at the joint be-tween the wall and column.

Refer to Installation of Round Fiberglass Columns for more informationon capital and base installation and finishing instructions.✔ Install the split base by pre-drilling holes and mounting the base

to the floor with rust resistant screws.✔ The split capital is installed by pre-drilling holes and mounting the

split capital to the ceiling or wall with rust resistant screws.✔ Fill all screw heads with automotive body filler and sand smooth.✔ Apply paintable silicone sealant to the joints between the base,

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✔ Synthetic flashing is required on allexterior wood columns with decorative capitals or any split capital.

✔ Never block column ventilation withflashing.

✔ Install flashing on the side of thesoffit and capital that is exposed tothe elements. The flashing begins1" from the bottom of the soffit andcontinues down to the capital, turnsacross the top of the capital andfolds over 1/2" down the top edge ofthe capital. Flashing is required ontwo sides of the soffit and capitalexposed to the elements when acolumn is installed at a corner.

✔ The floor joist attachment for asecond story balcony is neverto be connected to a wood orfiberglass column. This typeof installation requires the useof a structural support columninside a split wood orfiberglass column. Thisstructural support column iscommonly called a "lolly"column. The weight of thebalcony is carried only bythe lolly column and shouldnot rest on the job-site notchin the column wall.

✔ Always have a structuralengineer approve theinstallation plans for thistype of column installation.

FLOOR JOISTATTACHED TO"LOLLY"COLUMN