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Column casing specifi cation and application Gavin Byram, technical project manager
with decorative casing and enclosure specialist, Pendock, provides an insight into the specifi cation of one of the company’s key product brands within its range – Radius column casings – while also exploring their application and key areas that should be considered during selection.
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olumn casings are a widely used and highly versatile method of concealing interior and exterior structural elements and building services to improve a project’s aesthetics and, in many cases, provide protection. Over the
years, the demand for new
solutions and designs to meet equally demanding project specifi cations, has had a signifi cant infl uence on the range of options currently available. Today,
the Pendock Radius brand
comprises six individual column casing types, which are manufactured in a range of standard shapes and materials, as well as bespoke options. They are: • MDF-CL: Circular MDF casings, which can be left plain for on-site fi nishing, but are usually specifi ed with a durable and decorative high pressure laminate (HPL) fi nish.
• PLY-SQ: Pre-formed plywood, usually specifi ed with a decorative HPL fi nish, with the option of square or rectangular shapes.
• MET-CL and MET-SQ: Circular or square casings manufactured from aluminium of stainless steel. Typically specifi ed with a PPC fi nish although brushed; polished; textured; patterned and perforated options are also available. Bespoke manufactured for individual projects.
• GRG-CL: Circular glass reinforced gypsum (GRG) casings produced from moulds in standard or bespoke sizes and shapes. Typically left plain for on-site decoration.
11 metre high pre-formed casings at EPAC, Didcot
• GRP-CL: Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) casings that are produced from moulds in standard circular shapes and can be specifi ed with bespoke dimensions or forms for individual projects.
Although aesthetics are important, as column casings are primarily decorative items, specifi ers should also carefully consider issues of practicality, as this will directly affect material selection, and in some cases, the choice of fi nish.
At the other end of the scale, glass reinforced gypsum (GRG) casings are more suited to the performance and aesthetic needs of lighter traffi c interior spaces, such as smaller retail units, offi ces or car showrooms. Casings manufactured from MDF, plywood and GRG should only be specifi ed for interior projects, casings
while should always
for external be
from metal or GRP due to their inherent weather resistance and high durability. GRP is also an ideal choice for indoor swimming
applications, manufactured
Metal column casings – Northumbria University
Design and durability Buildings with high footfall,
such as Porsche Centre Preston metal casings
conference venues, shopping centres, retail outlets, and airports, usually require the greatest level of durability. This is best afforded by pre-fi nished products using durable high-pressure laminate (HPL), alongside stainless steel and aluminium with polyester powder-coated fi nishes.
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pools and larger aquatics centres as they are unaffected by water and high humidity levels, or chlorine’s corrosive properties. Elevation
is another key design
consideration. As a guide, where column casings are stacked to reach extended heights, they should generally be specifi ed in a pre- fi nished material rather than site fi nished options, as it can help simplify installation.
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