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Column Covers

A lightweight and versatile way to upgrade your interiors. Innovative Cast’s column covers are fire-resistant, durable, and can be molded into any shape or form.

Physical Data

  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum is a composite consisting of gypsum cement and water, reinforced with glass fibers. Complies with ASTM C -1355/C -1355M and ASTM C-1381.

  • Can be primed and painted to achieve any desired colour and finish. Projects requiring a semi-gloss or gloss finish will require additional steps to prep the surface.

  • Class A as per ASTM E84 with zero smoke spread, zero flame spread & zero fuel contribution U.S. Coast Guard approved.

    Fuel Contribution (ASTM E84 - 80) = 0

    Flame Spread (ASTM E84 - 80) = 0

    Smoke Index (ASTM E84 - 80) = 0

    Combustion (ASTM E84 - 80) = 0

  • Made from inorganic materials. Recyclable locally and low carbon footprint when compared to other materials.

Installation

GFRG column covers are lightweight and pre-fabricated, making installation simple. Finishing is done after installation to ensure a seamless application. Use caution and wear appropriate hand, eye and dust mask protection when handling and cutting GFRG column covers.

See General Guidelines For Installation, below.

Advantages

Concealed versatility, lightweight and quick to install. Can be field painted to achieve any desired colour and finish.

General Guidelines For Installation

  • Please store components inside and away from any open exterior entrance.

  • Use drywall adhesive and self-tapping or self-drilling drywall screws.

  • Joints inside column covers meet ASTM C-475 guidelines, but fiberglass tape is recommended.

  • If cutting, use a dry diamond saw blade or a fine toothed carbide tipped metal blade and avoid breathing in the dust.

  • Prior to priming and painting, ensure the column covers are dust-free.

  • Additional preparation of the surface will be necessary if project requires a gloss or semi-gloss finish.

1 — Field tape and mud
2 — Built in baltic birch
3 — Flange
4 — Shims
5 — Structural framing
6 — Screws/fasteners