Initially designed for structural use, columns and pilasters are now commonly integrated into projects as design elements.
Acentofino can provide your project with columns and pilasters in all five Architectural Orders: Corinthian, Doric, Ionic, Tuscan, and Composite.
In addition to the standard orders, Acentofino specializes in creating one of a kind custom columns and pilasters. From ornate Greek Dolphin Capitals to Sailfish embossed column shafts, our sculpting studio can incorporate the theme of your project or its surroundings into these iconic architectural elements.
Preserving the ancient styles of classical architecture along with retaining the proportions of each Architectural Order is of the utmost importance.
The ancient orders of architecture provide designers with a set of guides and mathematical formulas which result in an aesthetically pleasing design. Unfortunately, many Cast Stone companies ignore these rules and substitute their “stock molds” to keep their costs down. This results in a column or pilaster that is out of proportion, appearing too skinny or too fat, when viewed as a complete architectural element.
At Acentofino, all of our columns and pilasters are designed and manufactured to uphold the proportions and characteristic profiles and details of the Architectural Orders. If we don’t have the correct size mold on hand, we will fabricate one in our mold and sculpting department. We never sabotage the intended design to reduce our expenses. This is just another way that we separate ourselves from the rest of the industry.
Fiberglass columns
Our Fiberglass architectural columns are designed for all types of decorative and load-bearing interior and exterior applications. Expect extreme durability, minimal maintenance, and many design configurations and sizes. Our Fiberglass line comes in round, square and twist-rope, tapered and non-tapered, fluted, recessed and plain, with Tuscan style caps and bases or an assortment of decorative capitals and bases. These composite columns are significantly lighter than natural stone or concrete but offer higher tensile strength and high loadbearing characteristics. We also offer a lighter fiberglass (FRP) alternative which you can read about below.
- Paint-Grade Product
- Architecturally Correct Proportions
- Durable, Low Maintenance, Decay Resistant
- Load Bearing
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Interior/Exterior Application
- Round, Square, Fluted
FRP columns
Fiber Reinforced Polymer columns are a lighter alternative to Fiberglass. FRP is predominately comprised of fiberglass strand which makes the product stronger than steel. These architectural columns are usually ordered as surrounds or as 2 halves that are quickly “re-assembled” using the embedded lap joints to form one whole. Factory assembled is an available option when whole columns are needed. This product comes standard with a white gelcoat finish but is limitless when it comes to the variety of stone-like finishes and solid colors that we offer. The product can come in a matte finish, a glossy finish, or a textured finish that feels like stone. FRP is much lighter than Fiberglass and Synthetic Stone and is available in every size as those two product lines.
- White Gelcoat Standard
- Architecturally Correct Proportions
- Durable, Low Maintenance, Decay Resistant
- Decorative
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Many Colors to Choose From
- Round, Square, Fluted
GFRC Concrete Columns
Our Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Columns are manufactured using a combination of concrete, fiberglass strand, and pigment resulting in a stone-like concrete column that is fully permeated with the color and texture of your choice. GFRC is similar to our synthetic stone products except that they are segmented to imitate natural stone columns. GFRC is lighter than natural stone and solid concrete but is heavier than our polymer stone columns. It is load-bearing even though it is segmented and can be made structural. They are available in every style and size as our other products or in any size that you can envision or require.
- Finished Product
- Architecturally Correct Proportions
- Durable, Low Maintenance, Decay Resistant
- Load Bearing
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
- Many Colors to Choose From
- Round, Square, Fluted
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