Posts Tagged ‘Fiberglass columns’
How to Create Unique Focal Points in Your Living Space Using Fiberglass Columns
Columns! You’ve probably seen them more times than you can ever recall. Chances are you even have them on your porch. But did you know you can use them inside your home? If not, then you’re in good company. Listed below are the various ways you can use fiberglass columns to give an aesthetic boost…
Read MoreFive Step Guide to Testing the Structural Integrity of Existing Columns and The Repairs That They Often Need
If you have structural elements like columns made of wood or other materials that can become damaged by water and rot, it is important to test their integrity if you think there is a problem. Sometimes, the problems with the beautiful columns may not be visible on the exterior. Therefore, there are certain techniques to…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Decorative Columns for Pony Walls
How to Choose the Right Decorative Columns for Pony Walls Pony walls, sometimes also called half walls, are walls that don’t extend from the floor to the ceiling. Sometimes you’ll hear them called knee walls, but that’s incorrect. Real pony walls are framed and sheathed, just like the full-height walls in your home. Usually they’ll function…
Read More11 Decorative and Functional Ways to Use Worthington Fiberglass Columns
11 Decorative and Functional Ways to Use Worthington Fiberglass Columns Worthington Millworks’ architectural fiberglass and architectural FRP fiberglass columns are among the best American-made quality columns available. Fiberglass columns have increased in popularity over the last several years due to the many advantages they have compared to traditional wood columns.
Read MoreUsing Fiberglass Columns Indoors and Outdoors
There are few architectural finishes more versatile than the fiberglass column. A column can be decorative or functional, bold or subtle. A column can add depth to your design and provide shape to an open room. A column can hide architectural support beams in the center of a room or create an illusion of ancient-classical…
Read More12 Ways to Make Your New Pergola Even More Enjoyable
A pergola is a beautiful, lightweight outdoor structure designed to offer partial shade while blending into the natural beauty of a garden. It is traditionally made of four posts supporting an open lattice of crossbeams that create an elegant, pointed appearance along the top. These pointed crossbeams are what give the pergola its name, referring…
Read MoreSquare or Round Fiberglass Columns; Which Ones are Better For your Space?
Looking to add a sophisticated touch to your home? If yes, then you should consider incorporating fiberglass columns into its design. Whether it’s a new home project or a renovation, fiberglass columns are a great idea as they add an authentic touch to any space. But before you do, which type of columns between round…
Read MoreTop Eight FAQS on Fiberglass Columns Addressed
Once associated with commercial buildings, fiberglass columns are now an incredibly popular fixture in residential spaces and for all the right reasons. For instance, they are incredibly durable and boast exceptional versatility. Also, when you consider their little to no maintenance, these columns are a more gentle option on your budget. If used creatively, these…
Read MoreSix Things Your Two-Tier Decks Need to Stay Strong
A two-tier deck provides extra space where you can lounge and enjoy the sun or shade. The beautiful outdoor setting that two-tier decks create goes a long way in enhancing your home’s aesthetic and resale value. Proper maintenance of your deck improves its useful life. Likewise, poor maintenance can lead to deck collapses.
Read MoreWays on How to Give an Old House an Open Floor Plan with Columns
Interior walls define a space and consist of partition walls and load-bearing walls. Until the emergence of the open floor plan design in 1950, walls had always defined floorplans. The open floor plan was largely dictated by the need for a more functional space with fewer barriers.
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