Which kind of column should you choose for your home?

Columns are one of the elements that add structure to the façade of a residence. A particularly evocative architectural symbol, they embellish the image of your home and add a timeless aspect to any space with their beauty, style and elegance. Depending on the style, columns can give new life to a Victorian home or add a decidedly modern touch to a newly built one.

The materials…

The way columns are manufactured has changed dramatically over the years. They’ve gone from using natural materials, which require a lot of maintenance, to durable maintenance-free materials.

Whether installed for structural purposes, decoration or to cover existing posts, they offer a clean, finished appearance. However, choosing a column is more complicated that it may seem, as you have to take various factors into consideration in order to make a judicious choice. Among other things, you have to decide on a material (polyurethane, PVC or aluminum), a style, a size and a color that will harmonize with the rest of your property.

Polyurethane and PVC columns can imitate wood perfectly, in addition to offering a unique design, unparalleled durability and an impeccable finish. They’re available in square, round or colonial styles. As for aluminum columns, they’re valued for their elegant, modern lines. They’re also available in a variety of colors. Finally, columns used as decorative coverings are made from PVC and are easy to assemble.

Different styles of columns

It’s easy to identify the style of a home by its columns:

• Round columns: the soft, rounded lines evoke a warm, classic style.
• Square columns: more massive, these give a stark, industrial aspect to the façade. They are a preferred choice in buildings featuring geometric lines and a modern design.
• Victorian columns: these sculpted columns lend a period style to the residence. They’re a favorite for classic-style homes or those with an eclectic mixture of old and new styles.

The advantages of the columns available from Camémat.

Custom manufactured, offered in a variety of models and perfect for use alone or in combination with various styles of banisters and rails, the columns available at Camémat offer several advantages, including their durability, their strong performance over the course of their useful life and their use of materials that can stand up to the elements (water, wide temperature fluctuations, strong winds, etc.). You can also add ornaments according to your tastes.

Columns lend a touch of class to any home. They’re a subtle means of accentuating its architecture. To personalize your project, Camémat offers factory painting service using high-quality paint that comes with a 25-year warranty against flaking, cracking and fading. Whether you choose from our existing line of columns,order a custom column or have a reproduction made of a model that inspires you, we’ll do everything it takes to make sure you’re satisfied.