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General Technical Information

Artista™ columns

What is it?

Artista™ columns can be used to create a wide range of looks, from
the classical to the contemporary. They can be decorated with colour or render applied with stucco, and can be dressed with a range of matching capitals and bases.

Where do you use it?

Outside, they are particularly attractive around entrance ways, patios,
pools and entertainment areas. Inside, they can be used to create grand
entrance halls and to create visual divides in large rooms.

  • Decorative: Can be used freestanding for purely decorative purposes,
    or as a dressing around a load bearing timber or steel post.
  • Unfilled load bearing: Subject to loading criteria being satisfied, they
    can be used to support lightweight roof structures, often without any
    further reinforcement required.
  • Load bearing: Can be filled with reinforced concrete as they have
    been designed to withstand concrete pour pressures at various stages
    – load bearing capacities become available once filled with reinforced
    concrete – refer to our technical manual for details. Do not use rapid
    cement and do not encase timber posts in concrete.
  • To conceal: Can be split and used to conceal unsightly services and
    transform them quickly and easily – refer to our technical manual for
    details.

     

What are the key benefits?

     

    • Available in classic and tapered profiles
    • Can be decorated with colour and texture to create unique looks
    • Tough, strong and durable
    • Can be used as decorative features or as structural supports.

       

Specifications

Sizes

Classic

PC Size (mm)
402874 195 x 2,750  
402873 195 x 4,000
402876 250 x 2,750
402875 250 x 4,000
400552 345 x 2,750
400550 345 x 4,000
400593 425 x 2,750
400591 425 x 4,000

 

Tapered

402882 250 to 195 x 2,750
402912 345 to 250 x 2,750

 

More Information

Technical Info

Accessories for Artista™ columns
Bell.gif

Bell

Bases and capitals.

To suit column overall diameter    

  • 195mm
  • SAP: 402867
    Bell
    Outside diameter: 265mm
    Height: 35mm

 

  • 250mm
  • SAP: 402871
    Bell
    Outside diameter: 336mm
    Height: 43mm

 

Cove.gif

Cove

Bases and capitals
To suit column overall diameter

  • 195mm
  • SAP: 402868
    Cove
    Outside diameter: 261mm
    Height: 54mm
  • 250mm
  • SAP: 402872
    Cove
    Outside diameter: 350mm
    Height: 70mm

 

Pencil_round.gif

Pencil Round

Bases and capitals
To suit column overall diameter

  • 195mm
  • SAP: 402865
    Pencil Round
    Outside diameter: 259mm
    Height: 60mm
  • 250mm
  • SAP: 402870
    Pencil Round
    Outside diameter: 314mm
    Height: 60mm
  • 345mm
  • SAP: 400572
    Pencil Round
    Outside diameter: 407mm
    Height: 60mm
  • 425mm
  • SAP: 400613
    Pencil Round
    Outside diameter: 487mm
    Height: 60mm

Twin.gif

Twin

Bases and capitals
To suit column overall diameter

  • 195mm
  • SAP: 402860
    Twin
    Outside diameter: 259mm
    Height: 55mm
  • 250mm
  • SAP: 402869
    Twin
    Outside diameter: 314mm
    Height: 55mm
Quad.gif

Quad

Bases and capitals
To suit column overall diameter

  • 195mm
  • SAP: 402850
    Quad
    Outside diameter: 259mm
    Height: 30mm
  • 250mm
  • SAP: 402852
    Quad
    Outside diameter: 314mm
    Height: 30mm
Ornate.gif

Ornate

Bases and capitals
To suit column overall diameter

  • 195mm
  • SAP: 402866
    Ornate
    Outside diameter: 359mm
    Height: 95mm
  • 250mm
  • SAP: 402851
    Ornate
    Outside diameter: 431mm
    Height: 95mm
  • 345mm
  • SAP: 400570
    Ornate
    Outside diameter: 521mm
    Height: 95mm
  • 425mm
  • SAP: 400611
    Ornate
    Outside diameter: 602mm
    Height: 95mm
     

 

Flush.gif

Flush

Joining Sleeves
To suit column overall diameter

  • 345mm
  • SAP: 400568
    Flush
    Outside diameter: 311mm
    Height: 80mm
  • 425mm
  • SAP: 400609
    Flush
    Outside diameter: 398mm
    Height: 80mm
Rebate.gif

Rebate

 

Joining Sleeves
To suit column overall diameter

  • 345mm
  • SAP: 400569
    Rebate
    Outside diameter: 336mm
    Height: 140mm
  • 425mm
  • SAP: 400610
    Rebate
    Outside diameter: 416mm
    Height: 140mm

 

Column_fit.gif

Artista® Bracket. 195mm or 250mm overall diameter.

A metal bracket used to fix Artista® column at the base to concrete. 195mm or 250mm overall diameter.

195mm
SAP: 305577
10 per box

250mm
SAP: 305578
10 per box
FAQ for Artista™ columns

Does the new Artista™ column range still withstand concrete pour pressures?

Yes, the new lightweight columns have been tested independently and still pass the concrete pour requirements.

I have an existing load bearing post that I wish to surround with an Artista™ Column. Can I purchase the Artista Column split length ways?

Contact your local distributor to find out if a cutting service is available by them.

Can I use rapid set or concrete accelerators in the Artista™ columns?

No, it is recommended that a concrete of a non-rapid set variety be used.

I need to work out if the Artista™ column will fit over my square or rectangle load bearing post. How would I do this?

First, calculate the diagonal of the post. Then refer to the Artista™ columns Fixing Manual. The internal diameter of the column needs to be bigger than the diagonal of the post.

I have a 345 or 425 and wish to shorten an Artista™ column and join it to another Artista column. Is there anything I should know?

The 345 or 425 are rebated at one end to enable jointing using either a flush or rebated jointer. When cutting, ensure that you measure up from the rebated end.

I am wanting to shorten a tapered Artista™ column. Is there anything I should know?

Measure and cut from the base of the column, as the top of the column begins to taper immediately. Please consult the Artista columns Fixing Manual in relation to the maximum distance that the tapered column can be cut.

I want to fill the Artista™ columns with concrete, how much load can this take?

Please refer the load tables in the Artista column Fixing Manual to your engineer.

Can I join the 195 and 250mm Artista™ columns if I needed it to extend over 4 metres?

No, James Hardie does not have any recommendations in joining these sizes. You can only join the 345mm and 425mm Artista columns.

Can the tapered Artista™ columns be joined?

No, they cannot be joined as they do not have a rebate on them.