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BUILDING THE INDUSTRY'S FINEST COLUMNS FOR OVER FORTY YEARS

Turncraft, a division of Cascade Wood Products, established in 1949, was built on a rich tradition of creating quality products from premium materials. Since manufacturing our first column in 1963, architects and builders have chosen Turncraft columns because of our thoughtful design, exceptional materials, fine workmanship, superior assembly and extensive selection. Precise historical research and authentic architectural specifications reflect our dedication to the quality you can expect from all of our products — from in-stock columns to custom-built solutions.

For homeowners, builders and architects who will not settle for anything less than the finest materials and craftsmanship, Turncraft offers the architectural columns, posts and railings of choice. Beautiful. Durable. Versatile. Functional. Available in class as well as contemporary choices to compliment any style.

Bring home the elegance of the Parthenon.

Greek Doric Columns

The distinguishing characteristics of the Greek Doric Order is the absence of a base, and the height of the column in ratio to its diameter. When used in true architectural proportions, the height of the column, including capital, is five and one-half diameters. Normally fluted, the Greek Doric has 20 flutes, with no fillets, so the flutes come to a peak. The depth of the flute is approximately 1/6 of the flute width. Greek Doric columns in antiquity are found on the Parthenon in Athens.

Simplicity gives your design center stage.

Tuscan Columns

The distinguishing characteristic of the Tuscan Order is simplicity. Seldom fluted, the minimal mouldings and stylishly clean lines provide a robust appearance. When used in true architectural proportions, the height of the column, including capital and base, is seven diameters. Tuscan columns in antiquity are found on the Temple of Piety in Rome.

Classic design reaches new heights.

Roman Doric Columns

The Roman Doric order features an increase of decorative moldings over the Tuscan Order. Vignola�s Denticulated Doric Cap has a stepped, three-fillet support of the echinus instead of the single-fillet support of the Tuscan Order. The Doric base is similar to the Tuscan, but the addition of bead above the torus molding is an elegant embellishment. According to Vignola, the height of the Doric Column including cap and base should be eight diameters. Vignola's Denticulated Doric is imitated closely from the Theater of Marcellus.

Added embellishments create impressive spaces.

Ionic

The distinguishing features of the Ionic Order are the scrolls that decorate the capital of the column. These scrolls derived their intriguing shape from the shell of the Nautilus. The most common representations of the Ionic Order include columns with 24 flutes separated by fillets that are about one-third their width. Ionic shafts are placed on decorative Attic Bases. Customarily, the Ionic Order column height including capital and base is nine diameters. A prime example of the Ionic Order as it was used in Rome is the Temple of Fortuna Virilis.

Make it the crowning jewel of your project.

Corinthian

Columns of the Corinthian Order are crowned with an inverted bell-shaped capital. The capital is richly adorned with Acanthus leaves. This column is almost always fluted. Like the Ionic, the Corinthian column exhibits 24 flutes and an Attic Base. The height of Corinthian columns, including capital and base, is typically ten diameters. This is a common Roman order that was used on the Temple of Mars Ultor.

Old-Fashioned Warmth and Beauty

Traditional Hardwood

Incorporating the design characteristics and quaity manufacturing you�ve come to expect from Turncraft, our new Traditional Hardwood column line allows more home owners the classic beauty of hardwood columns in an affordable price range with reduced lead time. Stain-grade interior columns are fashioned from four of our most popular wood species: Cherry, Red Oak, Hard Maple and African Mahogany. All Traditional Hardwood columns feature matching wood Caps and Bases. Available both unfluted and fluted.

Transforming Structures with Poly-Classic Columns

Turncraft Poly-Classic® Columns are the product of choice for homeowners and builders who demand beauty, value, and performance. Poly-Classic Columns are architecturally proportioned from rotocast fiberglass-reinforced polymer the most advanced construction material in the world so pound for pound they�re stronger than concrete, steel, or aluminum.

Beautiful Yet Practical

With the look-and-feel of natural stone, Poly-Classic Columns are available in popular tapered and non-tapered shafts that feature concise edges and meticulous attention to detail. Their hollow centers are useful as channels for downspouts, wiring, and plumbing, yet Poly-Classic Columns offer maximum load-bearing capacities and substantial resistance to deformation.

Freedom From Maintenance

Poly-Classic Columns are virtually maintenance-free. They are impervious to termite and carpenter ant attack as well as staining and decaying fungi. High-humidity environments have no effect on these non-porous, waterproof columns. All Turncraft Poly-Classic Columns are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser.

FLAME GUARD™

Poly-Classic Columns were the first fiberglass-reinforced polymer columns to achieve the distinction of passing an industry test (ASTME, 84-01) that measures the flame spread and smoke development of building components in a fire.

Ornamental Capitals

Designed with crisp, true architectural detail, Turncraft Ornamental Capitals artfully capture natural themes and images. Made from composite materials that offer increased durability and low maintenance, ornamental capitals are available for most round Poly-Classic column sizes.

Finishes by the Mirage Group

Made from today's most advanced materials, Turncraft Poly-Classic® Columns provide not only the look-and-feel of natural stone, but are now available in dramatic Marble-Classic™ finishes.