When choosing columns for the interior or exterior of your home, it is important that you choose columns that will work well for you. One very important thing to consider is the material that your columns are made out of. One material that is often used to create excellent quality columns is fiberglass. Fiberglass is created from a combination of glass and plastic fibers, and other raw materials, such silica sand, limestone, and soda ash. These materials are melted and woven together to make a very strong and durable fiberglass, thus creating an excellent structure for a column. Here are some reasons why fiberglass columns are the way to go.

The use of structural columns dates back to the ancient Greeks who were ahead of their time architecturally. They created three different kinds of columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The ancient Greeks used columns to add additional strength to their buildings while preserving beauty. They took pride in adding great amounts of detail into each and every capital and column built. The use of columns have stood the test of time and are still very popular to this day.

When investing in a space, it's important to know the differences in what you're potentially purchasing, as well as the reasons you might choose one over another. One common choice in the decision-making process is choosing between millwork and casework.

Ordering fiberglass columns can be overwhelming and mind-boggling when you have no idea what you should be buying in the first place.  Questions with regards to quality, manufacturer reputation, column longevity, warranty, materials and shipping come to mind. No worries, we have come up with a list of 10 questions you should ask your manufacturer when purchasing columns.

The vertical support that holds up your porch roof should not be taken lightly. Porch columns are an important feature of a home. They come in all different shapes and sizes and with that comes all different prices. Because of that, it should come as no surprise that prices are all over the place!

There are so many different things that can affect the price of porch columns. Here are a few...

Buying architectural products like molding, columns, railing systems etc. can potentially put a big dent in a projects budget; but it does not have to! Small little changes can add up to big savings in the long run if you stay consistent with them.

Worthington Millwork was contracted to provide the architectural fiberglass columns and balustrade systems for a renovation of the charming James Wade Bolton House in Alexandria, LA. This project was a historical renovation and of great significance to the town of Alexandria. To preserve the integrity of this turn-of-the-century home, an original baluster was perfectly replicated to create a whole new balustrade system. Similar components were also used in manufacturing the column shafts, capitals, bases and other parts of the balustrade system. The end result is a completed project, made with modern materials, while keeping the historic proportions and architecture of the 1899 construction period of the project.