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POLY-CLASSIC

CRAFTSMAN SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Craftsman Series columns are manufactured using expanded cellular PVC and can be trimmed, fastened and drilled with ordinary

woodworking tools. Craftsman Series columns have a Limited Lifetime Warranty against rot, corrosion and moisture damage. Crafts-

man Series columns must be painted with two coats of acrylic latex paint applied according to the paint manufacturer's instructions.

Columns that are installed in direct sunlight will perform best when painted with light colors to minimize thermal gain that can cause

warping.

Craftsman Series Columns are manufactured using our E-Z Lock Miter Joint that aids in assembly, aligning the corners for a perfect fit

and keeping the column square. If installing in cold temperatures (less than 50 degrees) pre-drilling is required before using fasten-

ers. Cellular PVC becomes more brittle in cold temperatures and can be damaged if care is not taken during installation. If repair is

required any two part epoxy or two part body filler will work well. Coarse thread galvanized sheetrock or decking screws work best to

fasten cellular PVC. Pin nailing will also work well when using non-corrosive pin nails with larger heads. All screws or nail heads

should be countersunk. PVC cement or 100% waterproof polyurethane adhesives work well to assemble Craftsman columns.

Craftsman Series column shafts are 3/8" under nominal width and 1/2" under nominal length. Columns are shipped KD to aid in as-

sembly around a structural post and to allow for field trimming. To provide a custom fit, non-tapered plain columns can be trimmed

to any length. Non-tapered fluted, recessed panel and raised panel columns can be trimmed up to 6". Tapered plain columns can be

trimmed up to 12", and tapered recessed panel or raised panel columns can be trimmed up to 6". Tapered columns must be trimmed

from the bottom only and will change the

reveal on the base. The base can then be

trimmed to match the reveal of the cap or

left as is. The tapered column base detail is

shipped loose and is applied after the col-

umn is trimmed and installed, and the caps

for tapered columns come assembled. Caps

and bases for non-tapered columns are

shipped loose and simply wrap around the

column.

Craftsman Series columns are not load bear-

ing and require a load bearing structure in

place before installation. If a wood post is

used it must be pressure treated. Columns

should be trimmed 1/4" shorter than the

opening to allow for expansion.

PANEL STYLES AVAILABLE

ASTM DESIGNATION TEST TITLE Results

D256 IZOD Impact Resistance 0.246 ft. lb/in. Width

D570 Water Absorption (24 Hour exposure) 0.50%

D635 Rate of Burn Failed to Ignite

D638

Tensile Strength 1,889 psi

Modulus of Elasticity 107,000 psi

Elongation 10.20%

D648 Heat Deflection Temperature under Load 153 F

D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 0.0000327 in/in F

D790 Flexural Strength 4019 psi

D792 Specific Gravity / Density 0.55 g/cc

D1761

Fastener Withdrawal - 2" Staples 69

Fastener Withdrawal - 1" #10 Wood Screw 422

Fastener Withdrawal - 2" Galvanized Nails 108

D5420 Impact Resistance (Drop Dart) 98

E84 Surface Burn Characteristics 20

Summary of content (10 pages)

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POLY-CLASSIC® CRAFTSMAN SERIES SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Craftsman Series columns are manufactured using expanded cellular PVC and can be trimmed, fastened and drilled with ordinary woodworking tools. Craftsman Series columns have a Limited Lifetime Warranty against rot, corrosion and moisture damage. Craftsman Series columns must be painted with two coats of acrylic latex paint applied according to the paint manufacturer's instructions.
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POLY-CLASSIC TAPERED CRAFTSMAN COLUMNS TAPERED COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS Tapered columns are available plain, or with three paneled options: standard raised panel, “square corner” raised panel, and recessed panel. (Since all tooling used for routing the panels is done with round bits, there will always be some radius in the corners. The “square corner” style uses the smallest bit possible to minimize that radius about 1/8”.
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POLY-CLASSIC NON-TAPERED CRAFTSMAN COLUMNS NON-TAPERED COLUMN SPECIFICATIONS Non-tapered columns are available plain, fluted or with three paneled options: standard raised panel, “square corner” raised panel, and recessed panel. (Since all tooling used for routing the panels is done with round bits, there will always be some radius in the corners. The “square corner” style uses the smallest bit possible to minimize that radius - about 1/8”.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN PEDESTALS & NEWELS PEDESTAL / NEWEL SPECIFICATIONS E F G Non-tapered pedestals and newels are available plain or with these paneled options: standard raised panel, “square corner” raised panel, and recessed panel. (Since all tooling used for routing the panels is done with round bits, there will always be some radius in the corners. The “square corner” style uses the smallest bit possible to minimize that radius - about 1/8”.) Fluting is available as a custom option.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN OCTAGON COLUMNS NON-TAPERED OCTAGON SHAFTS The Turncraft Craftsman octagon column is made out of a single sheet of PVC, using a “V” shape cutter where the sides join, but not cutting all the way through. This makes a folding joint instead of separate sides that are mitered and glued together. This one piece manufacturing method for octagon columns provide an easy “wrap” installation, with only one seam to finish.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN CAP/BASE TAPERED CAP AND BASE STYLES Edge view of "V" cut - shows where the jointer biscuits install: The cap and base sets for tapered Craftsman Series columns consist of a platform and a molding. The platforms are factory cut in a “V” shape to allow easy installation around an existing load support. This “V” is re-assembled using the jointer biscuits (included), PVC cement or polyurethane glue, and nails or screws.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN CAP/BASE NON-TAPERED CAP AND BASE STYLES The cap and base sets for non-tapered Craftsman Series columns consist of a mitered wrap or a molding. The optional neck trim is also a molding, applied by the installer. These wraps and/or moldings do not have the E-Z Lock joint, due to the routed edges of the parts. In addition to the standard cap and base profile, optional Mission, Tuscan and Prairie styles are available.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN CAP/BASE PEDESTAL / NEWEL TRIM KIT STYLES The Trim Kits for non-tapered Craftsman Series pedestals consist of a mitered wrap or a molding, with a 1” thick top platform. For pedestals, the top platform has the same “V” cut as the tapered cap/base platforms. The top platform is shipped without the “V” cut when used for a newel post. Another newel post option, the pyramid cap, may be substituted for the top platform.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN ORNAMENTAL CAPITALS Designed with crisp, true architectural detail, Ornamental Capitals artfully capture natural themes and images. Capitals for square nontapered Poly-Classic Craftsman columns are crafted from poly/resin, and will ship split in half (to reassemble around the load support). Each style is proportionally scaled for the width of the shaft.
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POLY-CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN ORNAMENTAL CAPITALS (CONT’D) MODERN COMPOSITE Column Size 6” 8” 10” 12” Capital Height 8 1/2” 11 1/2” 14 1/2” 17” Abacus Width 10 3/4” 16 1/2” 19” 20” Scroll Width N/A N/A N/A N/A Column Size 14” 16” 18” 20” Scroll Width N/A N/A N/A N/A Column Size 14” 16” 18” 20” Abacus Width 10 1/2” 14 1/4” 16 1/4” 21” Scroll Width N/A N/A N/A N/A Capital Height 3” 3 5/8” 4 1/2” 5 1/2” Abacus Width 8 1/4” 10 1/2” 12 1/2” 17 1/2” Capital Height 2 7/8” 3 1/2” 4 7/8” 5 1/2” Capital Height