The finishing touches to any construction project really do contribute to the overall appearance and feel of the build. In many cases it is these finishing touches that increase the client’s level of satisfaction in the project. When it comes to concealing structural columns and unsightly support structures, column casings have become the ultimate finishing touch. Column casings provide a stylish integrated finish, which provides the perfect solution for concealing internal and external structural columns.
There are many different types of materials that can be used for column casings. However, aluminum is steadily becoming the most popular material of choice.
Aluminum is incredible stuff! It is a unique metal with a positive image that has become the chosen solution, for interior designers and architects worldwide for disguising structural columns. In an attempt to either hide or make a structural column an architectural feature, this incredibly versatile material can be folded, formed and impressed to conceal support structures, including those made of concrete and steel.
Answering the needs of today’s fast moving contracts environment, our modern 5 Star Processing Service accurately and rapidly fabricates a range of architectural aluminium components to high quality professional standards.
For your convenience we have collated some of the most commonly specified aluminium items; balustrade panels, suspended ceiling panels, column casings, wall panels, etc., into easy to specify ‘packages’ aided by useful checklists, clearly illustrated drawings and assembly / fitting videos.
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Column casings/encasements are a widely used decorative feature in contemporary architecture. They are used for concealing all kinds of unsightly support structures, including those made from concrete and steel.
There are many different kinds of materials that are used for column casings; however aluminium is the most popular choice for such applications.
Aluminium’s inherent advantages are widely recognised by interior architects and designers. Among aluminium’s outstanding qualities are its cost effectiveness, corrosion resistance, durability, flexibility, lightness and sustainability through recycling.
Column Casing: Anodised Finish
Since Introducing column casings to the construction market, some twenty years ago, GA’s 5 Star Fabrication Service has been continually developing simple yet stylish ‘one fix’ packages to suit the most common applications.
Column casings are normally circular, but square and rectangular are additional options. Alternative configurations and jointing methods are also available. Internal fixing brackets and supports including, aluminium angle profile, are custom made for project specific installation.