Classical Wood Columns
Colonial Wood
Columns
Architectural
Specifications
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A.
Exterior columns shall be Tongue and Groove
Stave Constructed Wood columns as manufactured
by Worthington according to their Classical or
Colonial design.
B. The Colonial
and Classical columns do not follow Classical
Orders of Architecture (See Worthington
Architectural Column Specifications for columns
that require Classical Orders of Architecture).
C. Lumber species
shall be Paint Grade Pine for interior
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit
Worthington product data and shop drawings
clearly marked to show column
requirements.
1.3 DELIVERY,
STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. The
protection, delivery storage and handling of the
columns and pilasters shall be according to the
instructions furnished by the manufacturer.
Storage must be inside a dry and well ventilated
area.
2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE
MANUFACTURER:
A. Worthington
Group Ltd
6950
Phillips Highway
Suite 20
Jacksonville, FL 32216
P.
800.872.1608/ F. 904.281.1488
www.WorthingtonMillwork.com
2.2 MATERIALS
A. All glue
joints shall be pressure glued with Type 1 water
resistant glue.
B. Wood columns,
which are to be painted, shall be factory coated
with a minimum of two
applications of primer and hand sanded between
coats as necessary. All wood
columns designated for exterior applications
are to be completely
coated inside with an asphaltum for moisture resistance.
C. Capital and
bases shall be species of specified wood
D. Plinths shall
be species of specified wood and shall be
manufactured to standard proportions for
diameter indicated.
E. Decorative
capitals are unavailable for stain grade wood
columns.
F. All matching
pilasters or square columns shall be made by the
column manufacturer consistent
with the above specifications.
3.0 EXECUTION
3.1INSTALLATION
A. Follow
manufacturers detailed installation procedures
(Proper STORAGE VENTILLATON AND PAINTING must be
provided by installing
contractor for exterior use)
3.2 WARRANTY
A.
Manufacturer will provide certification of a one
warranty against deterioration and
joint separation of solid stave.
B. Manufacturer
shall furnish a one year warranty against
manufacturing of
roman doric capitals and bases
