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can you please tell me what your exterior square columns are made from

13 years ago
my builder used PARTICLE BOARD for our EXTERIOR columns, which clearly won't hold up in the weather.... are these pvc?? thanks!
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi.. these were 4x4 structural posts wrapped in azek trim board!.. (furred out to about 16" square)
    Don't use particle board outside.. azek or any other cellular pvc is best for maintenance free
    e HT thanked Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc
  • 12 years ago
    Hello - what do you mean by "furred out"? Does that mean that the top and bottom moldings are 16" or that the column itself is 16" wide? Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    it means there's a functional column inside like 4x4, then wood was added (furred) to give it volume. Then it was wrapped in the trim board.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    yes .. that's correct.. thanks for answering more clearly!
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