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Classical Column Technical Information

Column Styles 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 styles have thicker shafts and use Tuscan bases. Photos of the column capitals and bases are shown with the dimensional information. For additional information and color photos, please see Stone Legends First Edition Catalog, Chapter 2: Columns & Pilasters. Basic Information All of our standard 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 column has an actual stone height of 9-feet 111/4" + 3/8" mortar joints at top and bottom. 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. If load bearing columns are required, the compressive strength of our columns may be increased to 6,500 psi. 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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