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WorthingtonWound™ Column
Architectural Specifications
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A. Columns shall be Filament Wound Fiberglass
Columns manufactured by Worthington Group, Ltd.
based on design __________(Specify capital, base,
and if column shaft is “plain” or “fluted”)
B. Column design shall have the correct proportions
based on Orders of Architecture, except when cut to
a specific length.
C. Filament Wound Columns are manufactured from
E-Glass Fiberglass and Polyester Resin (Fiberglass
Reinforced Polymers - FRP)
D. Filament Wound Columns shall be sanded ready for
priming/painting
E. Filament Wound Columns meet ASTM E84-01 testing
criteria for Class B flame and smoke classifications
F. Caps, Bases and Plinths shall be made from
Fiberglass or Polyurethane materials
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Worthington Group, Ltd product data and
shop drawings for customer approval
2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER
A. Worthington Group, Ltd.
6950 Phillips Highway
Suite 20
Jacksonville, FL 32216
P. 800.872.1608/ F. 904.281.1488
www.WorthingtonMillwork.com
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Filament Wound Columns are manufactured from
E-Glass Fiberglass and Polyester Resin (Fiberglass
Reinforced Polymers - FRP)
3.0 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Follow manufactures detailed installation
procedures
B. The position of the plinth must be determined by
dropping a plumb line from the center of the soffit
beam to the floor. This point should be marked well
on the floor.
C. Measure the overall height. Raise the soffit or
porch slightly and brace safely for later column
placement.
D. Measure shaft length and if necessary, trim the
shaft on the bottom only. Trim with an abrasive saw
blade and always wear protective eye guards. Finish
both the top and bottom ends of shaft with a rasp or
sander to ensure an even load distribution around
the shaft.
E. Slide the standard capitals (Tuscan/Roman Doric)
over the neck and rest temporarily on the astragal
until the shaft is in the proper position.
F. Slide base/plinth onto shaft from the bottom.
G. Stand column in a vertical position and slide
into place where mark was made on floor.
H. Use small L brackets to hold shaft to flooring
and do not let these brackets interfere with the
position of the base/plinth. (NOTE: Use through
bolts on shaft, do not use screws.)
I. Remove brace and allow load to rest on column
evenly.
J. Measure and pre-drill hole in capital and base
for screws.
K. Slide capital up to soffit and attach using
corrosion resistant type screws. Attach base to
floor using masonry or appropriate fasteners. Fill
holes with a polyester filler.
L. Caulk between the capital and the shaft, and the
base and the shaft for a completed appearance.
(NOTE: a gap around the base and shaft is normal and
a standard in the industry.)
3.2 PAINTING AND FINISHING
A. Make sure all surfaces are clean prior to
painting. The surface preparation of your columns
and components is very important to assure you a
lifetime of beauty.
B. Lightly sand and remove ALL dust and or dirt
before applying any paint or primer. In case of
surface scratches, some filling may be required.
C. Use a good high quality exterior paint, at least
one coat of primer and two coats surface paint.
North Pacific Composites strongly recommends an
alkyd or oil based primer and paint.
D. Follow the paint instructions completely, making
sure that the air and material temperatures are in
accordance with the manufacturer’s suggested
recommendations. Paint adhesion problems occur when
the directions are not followed properly.
3.3 WARRANTY
A. All fiberglass columns and components have a
limited lifetime warranty
B. Manufacturer warrants that columns are free of
defects in material and workmanship and, when
stored, installed and finished in accordance with
Manufacturer's published installation instructions,
will perform as specified in the current published
specifications for as long as the original purchaser
owns the property. Manufacturer's warranty begins at
date of substantial completion.
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