Column Styles
Cast Stone Column styles are defined by shaft and base and designated by the capital. The Corinthian, Ionic, Scamozzi, Temple of the Winds and Verona styles all have slender shafts and use round Verona bases. The Tuscan and Doric column styles have thicker shafts and use Tuscan bases. Photos of the column capitals and bases are shown.
Basic Information
All of our standard cast stone column heights are in even foot increments. The listed overall heights include the necessary mortar joints at top and bottom for attachments. For example, a 10-foot cast stone column has an actual stone height of 9-feet 111/4" + 3/8" mortar joints at top and bottom.
Cast Stone Columns are either hollow and split vertically, or solid stacking sections, depending on the shaft size. Shafts of 12" in diameter and smaller are solid, in horizontal sections no more than 36" long. Shafts greater than 12" in diameter are hollow, split in half and installed by alternating vertical mortar joints. The charts show which columns are solid and hollow. If you need to change from the standard, talk to one of our sales technicians. Hollow shaft columns are often preferred by builders. Structurally, it allows for support to be installed early in the construction process. This allows later installation of the stone and helps prevent damage. Heights of all standard columns can be adjusted slightly from those on the charts. Our sales technicians can tell you the additional charges required. When ordering, specify the style and exact height you need including the capital and base and we’ll take care of the rest.
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