The Versatility of Fiberglass Columns

Architectural columns in a home or a commercial building can serve several important purposes. If they hold up a roof or a ceiling, they are an essential structural component of the home or building. They also serve as an important visual focal point, thus having a large impact on the aesthetics of the property. These columns, whether inside or outside, can be made of iron, brick, stone, aluminum or wood. Perhaps the most versatile material for columns is fiberglass.

 

Fiberglass columns, composed of marble dust, resin and fiberglass, come with many positive features. For starters, they can be used both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, they stand up well in areas of high traffic because of their strength and toughness. Outdoors, they are a great choice because of their resistance to extremes of weather and their invulnerability to insect damage.

 

Fiberglass is a great material for architectural columns because it is relatively economical. It doesn’t require a lot of maintenance and it will last for years. Fiberglass is also fairly easy to work with on projects large and small, for new construction or for a remodeling project. Fiberglass columns are available in a variety of diameters and lengths.

 

The versatility of fiberglass is perhaps its most impressive feature. It can be used in just about any situation where columns are desired. Fiberglass columns are ideal for porches as they are strong enough to hold up the porch floor, and they can easily be matched to harmonize with the rest of the porch. Other suitable outdoor uses include garden structures such as gazebos or trellises or pergolas, as well as areas for entertainment.

 

Indoors, these columns work well as transitions from one room to the next. The columns can be rounded or squared, fluted or tapered, or smooth or ridged. Ballrooms and theater rooms are other places where architectural columns made of fiberglass can look wonderful.