Round Fibreglass Columns
One-Day Column Replacement with Our Round Fiberglass Porch Columns
Our round fibreglass porch columns combine beauty, structural integrity, and many size options for your convenience. They’ll keep your porch roof standing safely with a minimum load-bearing capacity of 8,000 lbs.
Standard sizes range from 8 inch x 6-foot to 10 inch x 10-foot. Larger dimensions require a special order that might take a few weeks to arrive.
Style Choices for Round Fibreglass Columns
Ottawa Column Replacement offers tapered or non-tapered round columns to suit your aesthetic needs.
Straight, non-tapered round columns give your building a more modern look. Non-tapered columns are more adaptable to different spaces and may fit better on your porch.
Tapered columns give your porch a classic atmosphere that you might have found in ancient Greece. They make your home seem taller because the thinner top looks further away in the same frame as the wider base.
Can Tapered Round Fibreglass Columns Replace Wood Columns?
Ottawa Column Replacement’s tapered round fibreglass columns are excellent replacements for wood columns, with a few caveats.
Our tapered fibreglass columns mimic the look of traditional wooden columns, albeit with a few variations in design, particularly in the capital/base and the neck. To ensure visual harmony, we advise replacing all columns rather than just one, as the subtle differences in appearance might become noticeable.
Structurally speaking, our round fibreglass columns often offer greater load-bearing capacity than equally sized wood columns. This makes them a superior product in many situations.
Tapered Fluted Columns
For a more stylized porch or indoor space, we offer tapered fluted (vertically grooved) columns. While these columns exhibit intricate detailing, their increased thickness to accommodate fluting makes them slightly pricier and heavier than our standard counterparts.
It’s important to note that Fluted Columns may not be suitable if you want railings between your columns, as the spacing between flutes might not provide the necessary support for secure railing attachment.
Can Tapered Round Fibreglass Columns Replace Wood Columns?
Ottawa Column Replacement’s tapered round fibreglass columns are excellent replacements for wood columns, with a few caveats.
Our tapered fibreglass columns mimic the look of traditional wooden columns, albeit with a few variations in design, particularly in the capital/base and the neck. To ensure visual harmony, we advise replacing all columns rather than just one, as the subtle differences in appearance might become noticeable.
Structurally speaking, our round fibreglass columns often offer greater load-bearing capacity than equally sized wood columns. This makes them a superior product in many situations.
Tapered Fluted Columns
For a more stylized porch or indoor space, we offer tapered fluted (vertically grooved) columns. While these columns exhibit intricate detailing, their increased thickness to accommodate fluting makes them slightly pricier and heavier than our standard counterparts.
It’s important to note that Fluted Columns may not be suitable if you want railings between your columns, as the spacing between flutes might not provide the necessary support for secure railing attachment.
Round Column Installation
Upon arrival, our columns are intentionally oversized in height to ensure a perfect fit. The length between the base and the beam might change after we remove your old columns.
Our skilled installers will trim your new fibreglass columns to match your porch’s exact dimensions. This ensures our work is finished fast and with as little waste as possible.
Finish Details
All columns are delivered unfinished in an off-white shade and require a coat of paint following installation. We recommend completing the painting process within four months to maintain the columns’ optimal appearance and protect them from the elements.
Also, you have various options for bases and capitals. These will help you achieve exactly the style you want for your porch!
