Duracast™ Fiberglass Columns
W
hile timeless beauty and elegance come standard with all Dixie-Pacific™, for extreme durability,
minimal maintenance, and designs for both interior and exterior applications, DuraCast™
Fiberglass Columns are exactly what you’ve been looking for.
DuraCast™ Columns are designed for all types of decorative and
load-bearing installations. They are manufactured from highly
advanced fiberglass reinforced polymers (FRP), which makes
them very durable – all components are insect-, weather- and
decay-resistant, and carry a limited lifetime warranty. With
architecturally correct proportions and projections, DuraCast™
Columns are available in a range of styles to fit any project.
Each must pass quality control inspections before it is shipped
– making sure that each represents the unmistakable Dixie
craftsmanship.
Choosing the Right
DuraCast™ Column
1. Choose the column style:
round, square, tapered or nontapered, plain or fluted
2. Choose the appropriate
column size.
See Smart Size Ordering
information on page 3 to
determine the correct size
for your application
3. Select the appropriate cap
and base/plinth,
DuraCast™ Column Features:
• Round or Square
• Architecturally Correct Proportions
• Plain or Fluted Shaft
• Durable
• Low Maintenance
• Decay Resistant
• Load Bearing
• Decorative Capitals Available
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
and determine if you want a
beautifully detailed Decorative
Capital
DuraCast™ Fiberglass Column Styles
Round
Tapered
(Plain or
Fluted)
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Round
Tapered
Knee-Wall
(Plain or
Fluted)
Round
NonTapered
(Plain or
Fluted)
Round
NonTapered
Knee-Wall
(Plain or
Fluted)
Round
Barrel
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Tapered
Square
Tapered
Knee-Wall
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Caps & Base/Plinths for DuraCast™ Columns
Tuscan
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Roman Doric
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Colony
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Attic
Base/Plinth
Decorative Capitals for DuraCast™ Columns
See Pages 8-9 for details
Angular Greek
Ionic
Angular Greek
Ionic w/ Necking
Decorative Roman
Doric
Empire
Empire w/ Necking
Greek Erectheum
Greek Erectheum
w/ Necking
Roman Ionic
Scamozzi
Modern
Composite
Roman
Corinthian
Temple of Winds
Fiberglass Column Installation Kit
Use during installation to
secure column shaft in place.
Each Kit Includes:
(4) Brackets (2 top; 2 bottom)
(10) 2” Stainless Screws
(10) Tapcon Screws
Fiberglass Column Reassembly Split Kit
Each Kit Includes:
Straps
Tube(s) of Adhesive
Aluminum Plates
#8 11/4 “ Screws
Instruction Sheet
for 6” to 36” Columns
Plan Types for Split DuraCast™ Columns
A
E
B
F
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G
D
H
Q
K
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DuraCast™ Round Tapered Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
DuraCast™ Round Tapered Columns
Custom flutes
available
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Bottom
Neck
Shaft
Column
Shaft
Diameter Diameter
Size
A
B
55/8
5
6”
75/8
61/2
8”
95/8
81/4
10”
115/8
911/16
12”
135/8
115/8
14”
3/
15 4
135/8
16”
171/2
153/8
18”
191/2
173/16
20”
215/8
191/4
22”
5/
23 8
211/4
24”
26”
28”
30”
36”
26
28
295/8
36
22
231/2
261/2
30
Bead
K
1
1
1
1
/8
7
1
11/8
17/16
17/8
23/16
2
21/8
31/16
2
Flute
Width
L
5/
16
11/
16
7/
8
1
1
11/4
13/8
13/8
13/4
13/4
2
2
2
21/2
Top
Flute
M
1
1
1
1
1
11/4
11/4
11/4
11/4
11/4
11/4
11/4
11/4
11/4
Bottom
Flute
N
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
No.
Flutes
16
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
LoadBearing Minimum
Capacity* Wall
(in lbs.) Thickness
8,000
10,000
14,000
18,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
/8
/8
3/
8
3/
8
1/
2
1/
2
1/
2
1/
2
5/
8
5/
8
5/
8
5/
8
5/
8
11/4
Cut at
Bead
Loss
3
31/2
3
4
5
53/4
7
8
87/8
9
101/4
115/16
117/8
113/4
147/8
135/8
Length
(in feet)
8
5’ 6”, 6, 8, 9, 10
5’ 6”, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12
8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26
12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26
14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
20, 22, 24, 26
20, 22, 24, 26, 28
20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30
* Load-bearing capacity is dependent on the concentric loading of the column.
NOTE: • All DuraCast™ fluted columns have adjustable flutes which can be altered.
• Custom sizes are available. Contact Dixie-Pacific™ for more information.
Columns to Surround Structural Supports
for DuraCast™ Round Tapered Columns Full Length & Knee-Wall
Inside
Column Top Shaft
Diameter
Size
P
6”
33/4
8”
51/2
10”
71/4
12”
811/16
14”
107/8
16”
127/8
18”
143/8
20”
165/8
22”
181/4
24”
201/4
26”
21
28”
22
30”
251/4
36”
28
Top View
Inside
Diameter
NOTE: • Inside diameter may vary up to 1/8”. These columns allow for saw kerf as columns are split.
Columns that are split are non-load-bearing. Splitting a column will decrease inside dimension 1/8”.
• Specify shape and size of structural support
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DuraCast™ Round Tapered Caps & Base/Plinths
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
NOTE:
• Tuscan Cap and Base/Plinth are standard components for DuraCast™ Columns.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are non-vented.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are sold separately from the column.
Tuscan
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Roman Doric
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
6” *
8” **
10” **
12” **
14” *
16” *
18” *
20” *
22” *
24” *
26” ***
28” ***
30” *
36” ***
Plinth
Width
C
9
101/2
131/8
161/2
191/2
221/8
245/8
27
301/4
331/2
35
38
411/8
483/4
Height
D
17/16
17/8
23/8
27/8
33/8
4
4
43/4
53/8
57/8
61/4
63/4
61/2
83/4
Base
Mold
E
17/8
21/2
27/8
31/4
41/4
45/8
55/8
61/2
67/8
77/16
83/8
83/4
83/8
113/8
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Cap Square
Width
Height
F
G
71/2
1
91/2
13/8
1115/16
17/8
143/8
21/8
17
27/8
193/4
3
223/8
31/8
2415/16
33/8
1/
27 2
33/4
301/2
41/16
311/2
43/8
333/8
43/4
1/
38 4
45/8
423/4
61/4
Cap
Round
H
5/
8
11/8
11/4
11/2
2
21/4
23/4
27/8
3
31/2
3
31/4
4
41/4
NOTE:
• It is not recommended to split Synthetic Injection Molded (SIM) Cap and
Base/Plinth sets for reassembly.
• Tuscan (SIM) Cap and Base/Plinth components can only be purchased as a set.
• Tuscan cast fiberglass Base/Plinths are available for 8”-14”.
Colony
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
6” *
8” **
10” **
12” *
Plinth
Width
C
71/4
93/4
113/4
131/8
Height
D
13/8
11/4
13/8
11/2
Base
Mold
E
11/2
11/2
11/2
11/2
Cap Square
Width
F
71/2
91/2
111/2
13
Height
G
1
13/8
17/16
11/2
Cap
Round
H
5/
8
11/8
11/8
11/8
NOTE:
• It is not recommended to split Synthetic Injection Molded (SIM) Cap and
Base/Plinth sets for reassembly.
• Colony (SIM) Cap and Base/Plinth components can only be purchased as a set.
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Column
Size
6” *
8” *
10” *
12” *
14” *
16” *
18” *
20” ***
22” ***
24” ***
26” ***
28” ***
30” ***
36” ***
Plinth
Width
C
81/2
103/8
1215/16
151/2
181/8
207/8
231/4
27
293/4
321/2
35
38
401/2
483/4
Attic
Base/Plinth
Height
D
11/2
17/8
23/8
27/8
315/16
33/4
4
43/4
51/4
53/4
61/4
63/4
71/4
83/4
Base
Mold
E
13/4
21/2
33/16
37/8
47/16
51/4
6
61/4
63/4
71/2
81/8
85/8
93/8
111/4
Cap Square
Width
F
8
93/4
121/2
143/4
171/2
201/2
231/8
25
273/8
293/4
321/2
345/8
37
441/8
Cap
Round
H
7/
8
11/8
13/8
15/8
113/16
19/16
13/4
23/4
3
31/4
31/2
37/8
41/8
5
Height
G
11/8
11/2
13/4
23/8
23/8
23/4
3
4
43/8
41/2
51/8
51/2
57/8
7
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
6” *
8” *
10” *
12” *
14” *
16” *
18” *
20” *
22” *
24” *
26” ***
28” ***
30” *
36” ***
Plinth
Width
C
85/16
101/8
13
161/8
191/4
213/4
25
275/8
301/4
331/2
35
38
411/4
483/4
Height
D
13/8
17/8
21/2
3
33/8
4
43/8
51/8
53/8
6
61/4
63/4
61/2
83/4
Base
Mold
E
23/4
31/4
37/8
41/2
53/8
61/2
71/4
81/2
91/4
101/4
105/8
113/8
111/4
143/4
* Manufactured from polyurethane.
** Manufactured from polyurethane or
Synthetic Injection Molded (SIM).
*** Manufactured from fiberglass.
DuraCast™ Fiberglass Columns
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Decorative Capitals for DuraCast™ Round Tapered Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
NOTE:
• 8” - 12” Decorative Capitals are load bearing (unless split) and manufactured from lightweight polyurethane.
• 14” - 30” Decorative Capitals are non-load bearing (requires plug) and manufactured from lightweight polyurethane.
• Specify shape and size of structural support if Decorative Capitals are split for reassembly. The inside diameter of the
Decorative Capital is significantly smaller than the inside top diameter of the column shaft.
• All Decorative Capitals are sold separately from the column.
*All dimensions are approximate.
**Necking detail may vary.
Angular Greek Ionic
with Necking**
Angular Greek Ionic
Column
Size
6”
10”
12”
14”
18”
20”
Dimensions*
Diameter
51/2
81/2
101/2
121/2
16
181/4
Height
33/8
51/2
61/8
71/4
10
111/4
Abacus
73/4
141/2
171/4
201/2
241/8
30
6”
10”
12”
16”
18”
20”
24”
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6”
8”
10”
12”
22”
Dimensions*
Diameter
51/2
65/8
81/2
101/2
181/4
Height
63/4
73/4
10
113/8
171/4
Abacus
73/4
91/4
141/2
171/4
30
Empire with Necking**
Empire
Column
Size
Column
Size
Decorative Roman Doric
Dimensions*
Diameter
51/2
93/8
11
135/8
161/2
181/2
22
Height
31/2
51/2
61/2
81/8
10
111/2
131/8
Abacus
91/2
141/8
181/4
211/4
32
323/4
36
Column
Size
6”
8”
10”
12”
16”
20”
24”
51/2
63/4
81/2
101/4
135/8
161/2
20
DuraCast™ Fiberglass Columns Height
7
8
103/8
111/4
171/4
171/2
191/8
Diameter
8”
10”
12”
6
81/4
10
Height
47/8
63/8
71/2
Abacus
105/8
14
161/4
Greek Erectheum
Dimensions*
Diameter
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Abacus
91/2
101/2
131/4
173/4
211/4
32
33
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
24”
7
9
103/4
123/4
141/2
161/2
18
22
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Height
41/2
55/8
61/2
7
85/8
10
111/8
131/8
Abacus
93/8
131/8
141/4
161/4
18
211/4
261/4
31
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Decorative Capitals for DuraCast™ Round Tapered Columns
Cutting Columns at Bead/Astragal
All DuraCast™ Round Tapered Fiberglass Columns
used with Decorative Capitals should be cut flush
above the bead.
Greek Erectheum
with Necking**
The Decorative Capital should rest on the top of the
bead to allow for the proper fit on the column. The
cut at bead loss and the Decorative
Capital height must be taken into
consideration when ordering
columns. A column used with a short
Decorative Capital may require a
longer shaft.
Modern Composite
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
Height
Abacus
8”
10”
12”
16”
18”
20”
24”
61/2
83/8
10
123/4
141/2
18
20
5
5 /8
81/4
91/2
101/2
127/8
165/8
171/8
7 /2
101/2
141/4
161/4
18
261/4
27
1
Roman Ionic
Roman Corinthian
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
Height
6”
10”
12”
14”
16”
53/4
81/2
101/2
12
14
81/2
111/2
141/2
17
181/2
Abacus
103/4
161/4
19
193/4
203/4
Scamozzi
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
Height
6”
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
22”
24”
61/4
71/2
9
103/8
12
14
16
181/2
201/2
201/2
25/8
31/2
41/4
41/2
5
63/8
61/2
9
91/2
91/2
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Abacus
71/2
91/2
111/2
123/4
161/2
171/4
211/4
25
251/8
251/8
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
Height
Abacus
6”
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
22”
24”
28”
30”
51/4
7
81/2
95/8
11
127/8
15
171/4
181/2
20
25
26
71/4
83/4
113/8
14
151/8
171/8
173/4
251/4
281/2
281/2
34
36
10
121/4
15
193/4
193/4
221/2
251/4
39
41
42
46
48
Temple of Winds
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
Height
6”
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
22”
24”
28”
30”
53/4
71/2
9
11
12
14
16
173/4
20
22
25
26
27/8
35/8
41/4
51/8
55/8
71/2
71/2
81/2
91/4
105/8
123/4
151/4
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Abacus
81/2
131/2
141/2
161/2
183/4
22
243/4
281/2
301/2
321/4
381/2
461/4
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Diameter
Height
6”
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
20”
22”
24”
28”
53/4
61/2
9
103/8
111/2
14
15
18
191/4
191/2
24
7
73/4
111/4
111/2
14
17
185/8
211/2
241/8
23
261/8
DuraCast™ Fiberglass Columns
Abacus
83/4
101/2
151/4
17
211/2
231/4
27
273/4
35
353/4
371/4
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DuraCast™ Round Non-Tapered Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
DuraCast™ Round Non-Tapered Columns
Custom flutes
available
Full Length & Knee-Wall
LoadBearing Minimum
Bottom
Neck
Wall
Column Shaft
Flute Top Bottom No. Capacity*
Bead
Shaft
Size Diameter Diameter (Applied) Width Flute Flute Flutes (in lbs.) Thickness
N
M
A
L
K
B
8”
10”
12”
14”
16”
18”
24”
75/8
95/8
115/8
135/8
153/4
171/2
24
75/8
95/8
115/8
135/8
153/4
171/2
24
1
1
1
7/
8
1
11/8
13/4
/16
/8
1
1
11/4
13/8
13/4
11
7
1
1
1
1
11/4
11/4
11/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
103/4
10,000
14,000
18,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
/8
/8
3/
8
1/
2
1/
2
1/
2
5/
8
3
Length
(in feet)
6, 8, 9, 10
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14
6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
3
* Load-bearing capacity is dependent on the concentric loading of the column.
NOTE: • All DuraCast™ fluted columns have adjustable flutes which can be altered.
• Beads are sold separately.
• Custom sizes are available. Contact Dixie-Pacific™ for more information.
Round Non-Tapered
Fluted Column
Columns to Surround Structural Supports
for DuraCast™ Round Non-Tapered Columns Full Length & Knee-Wall
Inside
Column Top Shaft
Size
Diameter
P
8”
67/8
10”
87/8
12”
107/8
14”
127/8
16”
15
18”
163/8
24”
21
Top View
Inside
Diameter
NOTE: • Inside diameter may vary up to
1/
8”. These columns allow for saw kerf as
columns are split. Columns that are split are
non-load-bearing. Splitting a column will decrease inside dimension 1/8”.
• Specify shape and size of structural support.
Round Non-Tapered
Column
Tuscan Cap & Base/Plinth
for DuraCast™ Round Non-Tapered Columns
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Bead is
adjustable and
is applied in
the field.
Plinth
Column
Size
Width
C
D
8” *
10” *
12” *
14” *
16” *
18” *
24” *
101/2
131/8
161/2
191/2
221/8
245/8
331/2
17/8
23/8
27/8
33/8
4
4
57/8
Height
Base
Mold
E
21/2
27/8
31/4
41/4
45/8
55/8
77/16
Cap Square
Width
F
105/8
1213/16
157/8
191/8
22
245/8
333/8
Height
G
11/2
13/4
21/4
27/8
3
31/8
43/4
Cap
Round
H
11/4
11/4
13/4
2
21/4
23/4
31/4
* Manufactured from polyurethane.
NOTE:
• Tuscan Cap and Base/Plinth are the standard components for DuraCast™ Columns.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are non-vented.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are sold separately from the column.
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DuraCast™ Round Barrel Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
DuraCast™ Round Barrel Columns
Full Length
Bottom
Neck
Middle
Column
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft
Size
Diameter Diameter Diameter
A
B
10”
93/16
101/8
12
Bead
K
LoadBearing Minimum
Length
Capacity* Wall
(in lbs.) Thickness (in feet)
10,000
1
1 3/8
8, 10
* Load-bearing capacity is dependent on the concentric loading of the column.
NOTE:
• Second story balconies should not be attached directly to the side of any DuraCast™
Round Barrel column, contact Dixie-Pacific™ for recommendations.
• Custom sizes are available. Contact Dixie-Pacific™ for more information.
Round Barrel
Column
Columns to Surround Structural Supports
for DuraCast™ Round Barrel Columns
Full Length
Top View
Inside
Column Top Shaft
Diameter
Size
P
71/2
10”
Inside
Diameter
NOTE: • Inside diameter may vary up to 1/8”. These
columns allow for saw kerf as columns are split.
Columns that are split are non-load-bearing.
Splitting a column will decrease inside dimension
1/
8”.
• Specify shape and size of structural support.
RoundCap
Barrel
Tuscan
& Base/Plinth
Column
™ Round Barrel Columns
for DuraCast
Full Length
Column
Size
10” *
Plinth
Width
C
123/4
Height
D
21/2
Base
Mold
E
3
Cap Square
Width
F
143/4
Height
G
21/4
Cap
Round
H
11/2
* Manufactured from polyurethane.
NOTE:
• Tuscan Cap and Base/Plinth are the standard components for
DuraCast™ Columns.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are non-vented.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are sold separately from the column.
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DuraCast™ Square Tapered Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
DuraCast™ Square Tapered Columns
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
Bottom
Shaft
Width
A
Top
Shaft
Width
B
10”
101/4”
12”
14”
16”
10
101/4
12
14
16
51/2
71/2
10
12
9
LoadBearing Minimum
Bead Capacity* Wall
(Applied) (in lbs.) Thickness
K
10,000
10,000
14,000
14,000
14,000
1
1
1
1
1
13/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
1 3/8
Length
(in feet)
5’6”
7
6, 10**
9**
4’10”, 6, 8
* Load-bearing capacity is dependent on the concentric loading of the column.
** 12” x 10” x 10’ and 14” x 12” x 9’ have a one-third to two-third taper. Trimming
more than one-third from the bottom will result in bases not fitting properly.
NOTE:
• Second story balconies should not be attached directly to the side of any
DuraCast™ Square column, contact Dixie-Pacific™ for recommendations.
• Bead is shipped with shaft and applied in the field.
• Custom sizes are available. Contact Dixie-Pacific™ for more information.
Columns to Surround Structural Supports
for DuraCast™ Square Tapered Columns
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Inside
Column Top Shaft
Width
Size
P
41/2
10”
41/2
101/4”
9
12”
8
14”
8
16”
Bead is
adjustable and
is applied in
the field.
Top View
Inside
Width
NOTE: • Inside width may vary up to 1/8”.
These columns allow for saw kerf
as columns are split. Columns that
are split are non-load-bearing.
1/
Splitting a column will decrease inside dimension
8”.Tapered
Square
• Specify shape and size of structural support.
Tuscan Cap & Base/Plinth
for DuraCast™ Square Tapered Columns
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column Size
10”*
10 1/4”*
12”*
14”*
16” x 4’ 10”*
16” x 6’ & 16” x 8’*
Plinth
Width
C
13
131/2
169/16
183/4
183/4
191/16
Height
D
21/2
23/8
21/2
33/8
21/2
21/2
Base
Mold
E
37/16
3
39/16
4
39/16
39/16
Cap Square
Width
Height
F
G
95/8
13/8
101/4
1
123/4
13/8
171/8
23/8
131/4
13/8
131/4
13/8
Cap
Round
H
13/8
1
13/8
15/8
13/8
13/8
* Manufactured from polyurethane.
NOTE:
• Tuscan Cap and Base/Plinth are the standard components for DuraCast™ Columns.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are non-vented.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are sold separately from the column.
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DuraCast™ Fiberglass Columns
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DuraLite™ Fiberglass Columns
S
ometimes, an application calls for a column with a little edge. Which is where DixiePacific’s™ DuraLite™ Square Fiberglass Columns come in. Not only do they offer strength,
beauty and versatility, they are cost effective, as well. Available in a wide array of styles, they
are easy to install because of their lightweight shaft and synthetic cap, bead and base/plinth.
They require very little maintenance, are extremely durable and are load bearing.
Choosing the Right DuraLite™ Column
1. Choose the column style:
plain, fluted or recessed panel
2. Choose the appropriate column size.
See Smart Size Ordering information on page 3 to
determine the correct size for your application
3. Select the appropriate cap and base/plinth,
and determine if you want a beautifully detailed
Decorative Capital
Choose from a plain shaft, fluted shaft or
three styles of recessed panels – a single panel,
two-panel or three-panel option. Any of the
DuraLite™ styles offer traditional elegance and
an intriguing artistic touch. Because these
columns are can be trimmed to any height, they
offer maximum flexibility – easily adapted for
pedestal applications or room dividers.
DuraLite™ Column Features:
• Square
• Plain, Fluted or Recessed Panel Designs
• Lightweight
• Low Maintenance
• Can be Trimmed to Any Height
• Durable
• Decay Resistant
• Load Bearing
• Decorative Capitals Available
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
DuraLite™ Fiberglass Column Styles
Square
Non-Tapered
Plain
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Square
Non-Tapered
Knee-Wall
Plain
Square
Square
Non-Tapered Non-Tapered
Knee-Wall
Fluted
Fluted
Square
Non-Tapered
Recessed
Panel (1)
Square
Non-Tapered
Knee-Wall
Recessed
Panel (1)
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Square
Non-Tapered Non-Tapered
Recessed
Recessed
Panel (2)
Panel (3)
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Caps & Base/Plinths for DuraLite™ Columns
Tuscan Cap &
Base/Plinth
Colony Cap &
Base/Plinth
Attic
Base/Plinth
Craftsman
Base
Decorative Capitals for DuraLite™ Columns
See Page 19 for details
Angular Greek
Ionic
Empire
Greek Erectheum
Roman Ionic
Scamozzi
Roman
Corinthian
Temple of Winds
Fiberglass Column Installation Kit
Use during installation to
secure column shaft in place.
Each Kit Includes:
(4) Brackets (2 top; 2 bottom)
(10) 2” Stainless Screws
(10) Tapcon Screws
Fiberglass Column Reassembly Split Kit
Each Kit Includes:
Straps
Tube(s) of Adhesive
Aluminum Plates
#8 11/4 “ Screws
Instruction Sheet
for 6” to 12” Columns
Plan Types for Split DuraLite™ Columns
E
F
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DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/8” in all dimensions.
DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Columns
Full Length & Knee-Wall (Plain)
Column
Size
6”
8”
10”
12”
Bottom
Shaft
Width
A
51/2
71/2
91/2
111/2
Neck
Shaft
Width
B
51/2
71/2
91/2
111/2
LoadBearing Minimum
Bead Capacity* Wall
Length
(Applied) (in lbs.) Thickness
(in feet)
K
1/
5,000
1
6, 8, 9,10
8
1
/8
6,500
1
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
1/
7,000
1
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
8
1/
7,500
1
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
8
Full Length & Knee-Wall (Fluted)
Top
Bottom Neck
Total
Column Shaft
Flute
Flute
Bead
Shaft
Size
Width Width (Applied) Width** Insert
M
A
L
K
B
8”
8
71/2
51/16
1
71/2
10”
9
91/2
55/8
1
91/2
K
M
B
L
Bottom
Flute
Insert
N
Total
No.
Flutes
No.
Flutes
per Face
8
9
28
28
7
7
LoadBearing Minimum
Capacity*
Wall
(in lbs.) Thickness
6,500
7,000
/8
/8
1
1
Length
(in feet)
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
* Load-bearing capacity is dependent on the concentric loading of the column.
**Total flute width includes the total width of all seven flutes.
NOTE: •Second story balconies cannot be attached directly to the side of any DuraLite™ Square column, contact Dixie-Pacific™ for
recommendations.
•Bead is shipped with shaft and applied in the field.
•Each DuraLite™ fluted column will include four top flute insert pieces and four bottom flute insert pieces.
Columns to Surround Structural Supports
for DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Columns
A
N
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Inside
Top View
Column Top Shaft
Width
Size
P
Plain
6”
8”
10”
12”
51/4
71/4
91/4
111/4
8”
10”
57/8
73/4
Fluted
Bead is
adjustable and
is applied in
the field.
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DuraLite™ Fiberglass Columns
Inside
Width
Inside
Width
NOTE: • Inside width may vary up to 1/8”. These columns allow for saw
Square Non-Tapered
kerf as columns are split. Columns that are split are non-loadbearing. Splitting a column will decrease inside dimension 1/8”.
• Specify shape and size of structural support.
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DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Recessed Panel Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/8” in all dimensions.
DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Recessed Panel Columns
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Bottom Neck
Column Shaft
Shaft
Bead Panel
Width Width (Applied) Width
Size
A
B
L
K
71/2
8”
71/2
47/8
1
91/2
10”
91/2
55/16
1
Top
Insert
M
8
9
LoadBearing Minimum
Wall
Bottom Capacity*
Length
Insert
(in feet)
(in lbs.) Thickness
N
1/
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
8
6,500
8
1/
6, 8, 9, 10, 12
9
7,000
8
* Load-bearing capacity is dependent on the concentric loading of the column.
NOTE: •Second story balconies cannot be attached directly to the side of any DuraLite™ Square column, contact
Dixie-Pacific™ for recommendations.
•Bead is shipped with shaft and applied in the field.
•Each DuraLite™ Recessed Panel column will include four top panel insert pieces and four bottom panel
insert pieces.
DuraLite™ Panel Divider Kits
to convert a single panel Column into
a 2- or 3-panel Column
Kit Size
Width
Height
8” Panel Divider Kit
(4 pieces)
47/8
21/4
10” Panel Divider Kit
(4 pieces)
55/16
37/8
Panel
Insert
Kit
Panel
Insert
Kit
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Bead is
adjustable and
is applied in
the field.
NOTE:
• Each Panel Divider Kit includes four pieces. One Panel
Divider Kit is needed to achieve a 2-panel column
and Two Panel Divider Kits are needed to achieve a
3-panel column.
• Panel Divider Kits are sold separately from the column.
Panel
Divider Kits
(Sold
Separately)
1 Panel
2 Panel
3 Panel
Columns to Surround Structural Supports
for DuraLite™ Square Recessed Panel Columns
P
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Inside
Column Top Shaft
Width
Size
P
53/4
8”
10”
Inside
Width
8
NOTE: • Inside width may vary up to 1/8”. These
columns allow for saw kerf as columns
are split. Columns that are split are
non-load-bearing. Splitting a column will
decrease inside dimension 1/8”.
• Specify shape and size of structural
support.
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Recessed Panel
Column
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DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Caps & Base/Plinths
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
NOTE:
• Tuscan Cap and Base/Plinth
are standard
Duralite cap, base/plinth
& bead components for DuraLite™ Columns.
• All Caps and Base/Plinths
arebase/plinth
non-vented.
Duralite cap,
& bead
• All Caps and Base/Plinths are sold separately from the column.
F
G
F
H
G
H
K
Tuscan
Cap &
Base/Plinth
K
E
E
D
Attic
Base/Plinth
D
C
C
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
6” *
8” **
10” **
12” *
Plinth
Width
C
81/2
103/8
13
151/4
Height
D
11/2
17/8
23/8
23/4
Base
Mold
E
13/4
23/8
27/8
31/4
Cap Square
Width
Height
F
G
8
11/16
101/8
13/8
123/4
13/4
7/
15 8
2
Cap
Round
H
7/
8
1
11/4
13/8
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
8” *
10” *
12” *
Plinth
Width
C
101/4
123/4
155/16
Height
D
11/4
13/4
115/16
Base
Mold
E
31/4
41/8
47/8
Note: • It is not recommended to split Synthetic Injection Molded (SIM) Cap
and Base/Plinth sets for reassembly.
• Tuscan (SIM) Cap and Base/Plinth components can only be purchased
as a set.
Colony
Cap &
Base/Plinth
Craftsman
Base
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
6” *
8” *
10” *
Plinth
Width
C
71/4
91/2
111/2
Height
D
11/4
11/4
11/4
Base
Mold
E
11/2
11/2
11/2
Cap Square
Width
F
73/4
101/4
121/4
Height
G
1
11/2
11/2
Cap
Round
H
1/
2
11/4
11/2
Full Length & Knee-Wall
Column
Size
8” *
10” *
Base
Width
C
91/4
111/4
Height
D
8
8
* Manufactured from polyurethane.
** Manufactured from polyurethane or Synthetic Injection Molded (SIM).
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Decorative Capitals for DuraLite™ Square Non-Tapered Columns
Measurements in inches unless otherwise noted. There may be a variance of up to 1/4” in all dimensions.
NOTE:
•• Decorative Capitals are load bearing (unless split) and manufactured from lightweight polyurethane.
•• Specify shape and size of structural support if Decorative Capitals are split for reassembly. The inside
diameter of the Decorative Capital is significantly smaller than the inside top width of the column
shaft.
•• All Decorative Capitals are sold separately from the column.
*All dimensions are approximate.
Angular Greek Ionic Empire
Roman Corinthian
Dimensions*
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
12”
121/2
71/4
201/2
8”
8
51/4
131/4
Roman Ionic
Dimensions*
Greek Erectheum
Scamozzi
Dimensions*
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
8”
10”
81/2
93/4
51/4
6
11
121/4
Temple of Winds
Dimensions*
Dimensions*
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
Column
Size
Width
Height
Abacus
8”
10”
12”
81/2
10
121/2
111/2
143/4
171/2
145/8
20
223/4
8”
10”
12”
71/2
101/2
12
35/8
45/8
5
91/2
13
163/4
8”
10”
12”
81/4
10
121/4
33/4
5
53/4
141/4
161/2
183/4
8”
10”
12”
81/4
101/4
111/2
10
113/8
141/4
14
17
211/2
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