PolyClassic® Craftsman Columns
Born out of the understated, practical tradition of the early 1900s Arts and Crafts movement, the square tapered
column has become popular in modern adaptations of the Craftsman, Prairie, Bungalow, Country and Mission style
homes of today.
Turncraft Craftsman Series columns are available in expanded cellular PVC for quick, easy assembly and virtually
maintenance-free performance. These are not load-bearing columns so they must be installed around a previously existing support. Their hollow centers may be used as channels for downspouts, wiring and plumbing.
Craftsman columns are square. They may be tapered or non tapered. Other design choices include raised or recessed panels and fluting for non-tapered columns. You may choose from a variety of caps and bases including: standard, Mission, Tuscan and Prairie. You can also customize the look of your Craftsman columns by using pedestals.
Specifying Craftsman Columns
If you want to streamline your PolyClassic® Craftsman column order or quote request, you can use our standard specification codes when you specify your column. There's a complete list of codes at the bottom of this page.
Here's an example that shows how you can specify our PolyClassic® Craftsman columns:
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Specification |
Code |
Definition |
| 1. |
The first letter for a craftsman column is always C. |
C |
C |
Craftsman column |
| 2. |
Next specify whether you want a tapered or non-tapered column. |
CT |
T |
Tapered |
| N |
Non-tapered |
| 3. |
Next indicate whether the panels should be raised or recessed and if you want fluting. |
CTP |
R |
Raised panel |
| Re |
Recessed panel |
| F |
Fluted |
| P |
Plain |
| 4. |
Next specify the cap and base.
Click here for the cap and base page |
CTPS |
S |
Standard Moulding |
| M |
Mission Moulding |
| Tu |
Tuscan Moulding |
| Pr |
Prairie Moulding |
| Ne |
Neck Moulding |
| 5. |
Specify the nominal column width: (Tapered columns are measured at the base). Available widths are:
Click here for dimension tables. |
CTPS 12" |
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Available widths: Tapered: 10", 12", 16", 20", 24"
Non-Tapered: 6", 8", 10", 12" |
| 6. |
Specify the column length.
Click here for dimension tables. |
CTPS 12" x 6' |
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Available lengths: Tapered: 4', 5', 6' 8'
Non-Tapered: 4', 5', 6', 8', 10' |
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Note: Pedestals are ordered as separate items.
Click here for the pedestal page. |
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Specification Codes
for Craftsman Columns

CTPS
(specification code for this column) |
Code |
Definition |
| C |
Craftsman |
| Cr |
Crown |
| F |
Fluted |
| P |
Plain |
| Pe |
Pedestal |
| N |
No Taper |
| R |
Raised Panel |
| Re |
Recessed Panel |
| T |
Tapered |
| S |
Standard Moulding |
| M |
Mission Moulding |
| Tu |
Tuscan Moulding |
| Pr |
Prairie Moulding |
| Ne |
Neck Moulding |
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