Square columns are a great alternative to the round columns which are more common. Square columns are hollow and so therefore not load bearing however they do give the illusion of bearing a great weight. All Elite Half Paneled Square Column kits come unassembled and can be installed with or without an existing support post, an existing wall, to a maximum thickness of 6 1/2", or it may stand alone. Our half paneled square columns are a perfect match to our Wall Paneled Wainscoting, Flat Panel Wainscoting or our Raised Panel Wainscoting. The price listed is the cost of one of our 8" Square Half Raised Paneled, 8ft, Paint Grade Wood Column. The kit includes: 4 pcs. - Smooth 8ft panels that make up the shaft of the column 1 pc . - Shoe trim, long enough to cut down to 4 pieces to finish the base 4 pcs. - Lower rail to trim the bottom of panel 4 pcs. - Upper rail, cap combo, to trim the top of panel 4 pcs. Stiles or vertical rails, for the corners 4 pcs. Raised panels in primed MDF 4 pcs. Banding, decorative neck trim on the top 4 pcs. - 3" Georgian cornice to create a capital