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DuraCraft™ Columns, Capitals, & Bases
DuraCraft™ composite columns by ResinArt, are high load bearing, available in smooth or fluted, round or square, tapered in the Greek Tradition and are 30 percent lighter…
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Product Summary
Construction and Materials
The DuraCraft collection from ResinArt offers a range of columns designed for both aesthetic enhancement and structural support. These products are engineered for durability and ease of installation, making them a versatile choice for various architectural projects.
The primary material used in the construction of DuraCraft columns is a high-performance, composite resin. This material is specifically chosen for its robust nature, offering significant resistance to common environmental factors such as moisture, rot, and insect infestation. Unlike traditional materials like wood or plaster, the resin composite ensures a longer lifespan and reduced maintenance requirements.
- Construction: DuraCraft columns are typically manufactured using advanced molding techniques. This process allows for intricate detailing and consistent replication of classical architectural profiles, ensuring a high-quality finish. The structural integrity is inherent to the composite material, which is designed to bear loads as required for standard column applications.
- Materials:
- Composite Resin: This forms the core of the DuraCraft columns. It is a proprietary blend engineered for strength, weather resistance, and dimensional stability. The resin is formulated to withstand UV exposure, preventing degradation and color fading over time.
- Finishes: While the base material is resin, DuraCraft columns are often available with various factory-applied finishes. These can mimic the appearance of painted wood, stone, or other premium materials, providing design flexibility. The finishes are designed to be durable and resistant to chipping and peeling.
The DuraCraft product line includes both Caps and Bases, designed to complement the structural columns. These components are constructed from the same composite resin material, ensuring a cohesive look and consistent performance across the entire column system. The precision molding allows for a snug fit, simplifying the installation process.
The inherent properties of the composite resin contribute to several advantages:
- Lightweight: Compared to materials like concrete or stone, DuraCraft columns are significantly lighter, which can reduce structural load and ease handling during installation.
- Low Maintenance: The non-porous nature of the resin makes it resistant to staining and easy to clean, requiring only occasional washing.
- Durability: The material's resistance to cracking, warping, and decay ensures the longevity of the column, even in challenging climates.
Features and Benefits
ResinArt's DuraCraft collection offers a robust and aesthetically pleasing solution for your architectural column needs. Designed with both form and function in mind, these columns are engineered to elevate the visual appeal and structural integrity of any project, from elegant residential renovations to impressive commercial constructions.
The DuraCraft line encompasses both decorative Caps and Bases, designed to perfectly complement the structural columns. This ensures a cohesive and professional finish, allowing for a complete system that addresses all your column component requirements. Whether you are seeking to add a classical touch with ornate detailing or a more contemporary feel with clean lines, the DuraCraft collection provides versatility to match diverse design aesthetics.
Key Features and Benefits
- Durable Construction: The DuraCraft columns are crafted from high-quality resin, offering exceptional resistance to rot, moisture, insects, and weathering. This inherent durability translates to a long-lasting product that maintains its integrity and appearance over time, minimizing the need for frequent maintenance or replacement.
- Lightweight Design: Despite their robust nature, DuraCraft columns are surprisingly lightweight. This feature significantly simplifies installation, reducing labor costs and the need for specialized heavy lifting equipment.
- Versatile Aesthetic Options: ResinArt offers a range of styles and finishes within the DuraCraft collection, allowing for customization to suit various architectural designs. The material can be painted or stained to achieve a desired look, offering flexibility in achieving both traditional and modern aesthetics.
- Comprehensive System: The availability of matching Caps and Bases alongside the structural columns provides a complete solution for your column projects. This ensures seamless integration and a polished, professional final appearance.
- Low Maintenance: The non-porous nature of resin means DuraCraft columns resist staining and are easy to clean, requiring minimal upkeep to retain their original beauty.
Core Advantages of DuraCraft Columns
- Enhanced Longevity: The superior resistance to environmental factors ensures that DuraCraft columns will endure for years, providing a reliable and attractive architectural element.
- Cost-Effective Installation: The lightweight nature of the material reduces installation time and associated labor costs, making it an economical choice for both builders and homeowners.
- Design Flexibility: The ability to customize the finish allows DuraCraft columns to blend seamlessly with existing structures or become a prominent design feature.
- Complete Architectural Solution: By offering structural columns, caps, and bases as a unified system, ResinArt simplifies the procurement and installation process, ensuring a harmonious and professional outcome.
Styles
ResinArt - DuraCraft offers a selection of robust and visually appealing columns designed to enhance both structural and decorative applications. These columns are manufactured by ResinArt, a brand known for its durable and high-quality materials.
The primary material used for these columns is DuraCraft, a proprietary composite that offers excellent weather resistance and longevity. This material is ideal for both interior and exterior use, resisting rot, insects, and warping.
Style Options
ResinArt - DuraCraft columns are available in a range of styles to complement various architectural aesthetics. The primary decorative element defining the style is the column shaft design. Common styles include:
- Tuscan Columns: Characterized by their simple, unadorned shaft and plain capital and base. This style offers a classic and understated look.
- Roman Doric Columns: Featuring a fluted shaft and a simple capital, this style provides a clean and traditional appearance.
- Roman Ionic Columns: Distinguished by their volutes (scrolls) on the capital and often a fluted shaft. This style adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.
- Roman Corinthian Columns: The most ornate of the classical orders, these columns feature a capital decorated with acanthus leaves and small scrolls.
- Federal Columns: Often characterized by a smooth shaft and a more refined capital, drawing inspiration from Neoclassical architecture.
- Rope Columns: These columns feature a decorative rope-like motif carved into the shaft, adding a unique textural element.
- Paneled Columns: Designed with inset panels on the shaft, offering a more contemporary and geometric appeal.
Cap and Base Options
In addition to the shaft style, the caps (or capitals) and bases of the columns also contribute to their overall style and aesthetic. ResinArt - DuraCraft columns are designed to accommodate a variety of compatible cap and base designs, allowing for further customization. These components are typically offered in complementary styles to the shaft, ensuring a cohesive look. Options generally align with the classical orders, providing elements such as:
- Molded Caps and Bases: These feature pre-designed profiles and ornamentation that match the chosen column style.
- Plain Caps and Bases: Offering a simpler, unadorned appearance that can be painted or finished to match surrounding decor.
- Fluted Caps and Bases: Designed with vertical grooves that echo the fluting of the column shaft.
The available finishes for ResinArt - DuraCraft columns are typically primer-ready, allowing for custom painting to match any color scheme or architectural detail. This ensures maximum design flexibility for contractors and homeowners alike.
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Product Summary
- The appearance of real wood.
- Ease of installation using standard woodworking equipment - cut, sand, shape and finish like wood.
- Seamless construction without lamination defects.
- Can accommodate VIRTUALLY ANY RADIUS WHICH IS 3 TIMES A PROFILE WIDTH OR GREATER.
- Moisture proof. Insect proof. Can withstand extreme heat and cold temperatures without warping, cracking or deteriorating.
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