Architectural fiberglass: columns, cornice, cupolas, panels, & millwork, PVC sheets, boards, and moldings, exterior wood columns.
As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite as cozy and inviting as a crackling fire in the hearth. But why settle for a plain and ordinary fireplace when you can have the option of fireplace surrounds that add charm and value to your home? With their rising popularity, custom fireplace surrounds are becoming a must-have …
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Architecture and design have been intertwined for centuries, and one element that has stood the test of time is the use of faux wood beams. In simple words, faux wood beams are a versatile and practical choice for anyone who wants to add character, warmth, and architectural interest to their space. Faux wood is a …
What is Polyurethane and What are Its Architectural Benefits? Traditional materials such as wood, concrete, and steel come to mind when we think about architecture, construction & fiberglass columns. However, newer innovations in science had led to a wide variety of new materials being created for use in architecture and other applications. One material that …
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Columns have been among the oldest of architectural components, serving as a means to transfer loads from other sections of buildings or acting as a standalone structure for cultural or aesthetic reasons – think victory columns. Not surprisingly, today there lies a great diversity in terms of column design, from ones imitating classical art styles …
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Cornice is a decorated projection that serves to enhance the look of a building as well as protect the face of it from rainwater pouring off its roof and thus, minimize the risk of water damage. There are many construction materials out of which cornices can be made. However, fiberglass is quickly becoming the most …
Environmentalism and sustainability are increasingly becoming the trend of the day. That’s a good development because it shows we’re finally realizing the importance of the only home we have, Planet Earth. This change of outlook has been most noticeable in architecture. While it may surprise some, fiberglass actually is known to rank relatively high when …
Throughout architectural history, few structures have been as ubiquitous and persistent as the mighty column. Its primary use has mainly been to provide structural support for buildings. However, there are also tons of ways they can be used as design elements to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your construction. Here we share with you 9 tips …
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Installing a pergola outside your home, office or estate can be a great way to elevate your outdoor living experience. A pergola is an outdoor open structure that serves as a shaded passageway or sitting area. They can be installed as a free-standing construction or can be attached to another building. From providing protection against …
Fiberglass has been quickly rising in popularity as the construction material of choice in many architectural applications. While traditional building materials such as concrete, aluminum, timber, and fiberglass porch columns offer their own benefits, fiberglass can offer many of the same benefits minus the drawbacks. Here is a list of some of the most important …
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In addition to architectural fiberglass columns, balustrades, pergolas, domes, and cornices, Royal Corinthian manufactures an assortment of architectural fiberglass including but not limited to: shutters, cupolas, bands, planters, exterior window and wall panels, crossheads and pediments, corbels and brackets, pilasters, statues and sculptures, signs, scrolls, appliques, medallions and stars, spandrels, spires, steeples, and spheres, crosses, …
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Since we use PVC sheets, boards, and trim to make our PVC column wraps, we offer them for sale as well. Our PVC sheets come standard in thicknesses of 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, and 1” and are available up to 48” wide and 20’ long. We are able to cut the sheets down to any size …
Cheap balusters are easy to find but you get what you pay for, right? Wood will rot, metal will corrode, concrete will erode, but composite materials will last a lifetime. Or, at least, that is what you have been told by every “manufacturer” that is selling polyurethane balusters. Not all polyurethane balusters are created equal. …
Wood columns are synonymous with rotting, cracking, splitting, and infestation but not Royal Corinthian RoyalClassic™ wood columns. In fact, our exterior wood columns come with a lifetime warranty when used in combination with our composite capitals and bases. These finger-jointed red cedar or red wood columns, when treated with an asphalt coating on the interior …
Residential and commercial construction is a fluid enterprise. With construction, there are always noticeable trends. So what does 2019 have in store for us? General Trends in Construction With the hype over the Green New Deal and general awareness of environmental conditions, green design and construction continues to be at the forefront of new construction. …
A column cover or a column wrap is an architectural column that goes around a structural support (wood post, I-beam, lally column, etc.) in order to conceal the support, wiring, or anything else for that matter. All of our columns are either intentionally made as column covers or can be split to become covers. Column …
Royal Corinthian manufactures 3 types of fiberglass columns: RoyalCast™ Fiberglass Columns, RoyaLite™ Fiberglass Column Covers and Columns, and RoyaLite™ pultruded fiberglass columns. We also manufacture synthetic stone columns and square PVC column wraps. RoyalCast™ Fiberglass columns are the most common in the industry. They are manufactured as load-bearing whole columns but can be split in half …
There are many uncertainties in life but one thing is for sure: wood columns will eventually rot if left alone, and the column base is usually the first to go. The good news is that Royal Corinthian manufactures affordable composite column bases that replace rotted ones. If you aren’t ready to replace your entire column, …
Royal Corinthian manufactures 3 types of fiberglass columns. Our RoyalCast™ fiberglass columns are the most popular; they are available in every style that we offer and are made from the most widely used composition in the market. It’s actually a misnomer used by the entire industry as these types of fiberglass columns contain a very …
Royal Corinthian offers the most comprehensive line of architectural exterior shutters in the industry. These shutters are available in 26 standard colors and are made from aluminum or polymer composite which is comprised of structural PVC that is reinforced with aluminum. These shutters will last a lifetime as evidenced by the lifetime warranty that covers …
Thousands of years ago architectural columns were carved from blocks of stone or tree trunks. In modern history, the progression of porch columns has been from wood to composite materials. Wood, while preferred by some for its natural beauty and wood grain texture, will rot, get infested, crack, and/or split. Composite columns are meant to …
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